Food scene
Great spot for seafood and cocktails. A 10 min walk from the flat.
102 locals recommend
RockCreek Seafood & Spirits
4300 Fremont Ave NGreat spot for seafood and cocktails. A 10 min walk from the flat.
Lighthouse Roasters
400 N 43rd StExcellent coffee in a no-frills neighborhood roastery.
Great burger spot with inside and outside seating. Recommend the salmon burger.
128 locals recommend
Uneeda Burger
4302 Fremont Ave NGreat burger spot with inside and outside seating. Recommend the salmon burger.
Reuben's Brews
5010 14th Ave NWOur favorite brewery in Ballard to grab a beer on a hot day.
Marketime Foods
4416 Fremont Ave NGood neighborhood market about a 10 min walk.
Stoup Brewing
1108 NW 52nd StSea Wolf Bakers
3617 Stone Way NExcellent bakery! Love the sourdough loaf and croissant.
Fremont Bowl
4258 Fremont Ave NExcellent poke! Recommend the chirashi.
Handmade soba noodles. Need a reservation or may be able to snag a walk-in spot at the counter. So yummy.
18 locals recommend
kamonegi
1054 N 39th StHandmade soba noodles. Need a reservation or may be able to snag a walk-in spot at the counter. So yummy.
Deep Dive
620 Lenora StGreat decor and cocktails
Go for the views over Lake Union. Rooftop cocktails and bites. Make a reservation.
63 locals recommend
MBar
400 Fairview Ave NGo for the views over Lake Union. Rooftop cocktails and bites. Make a reservation.
Top notch! If you’re celebrating an occasion and want to splurge, get the omakase.
166 locals recommend
Shiro's Sushi
2401 2nd AveTop notch! If you’re celebrating an occasion and want to splurge, get the omakase.
Good brew and great outdoor area to hang on a nice day.
12 locals recommend
Bale Breaker & Yonder Cider Taproom
826 Northwest 49th StreetGood brew and great outdoor area to hang on a nice day.
Bathtub Gin & Co.
2205 2nd AveProhibition style speakeasy
Le Fournil French bakery and catering
3230 Eastlake Ave EWe go for the almond croissants.
Herkimer Coffee
7320 Greenwood Ave NVery good coffee in Phinney Ridge. A 1.5 mile walk from the flat
Activities
Large neighborhood lake with a walking path around it as well as a community center to rent boats etc. Sandy beach. Open to swimming and (non-motor) boating. Great place to grab a coffee and go for a walk.
624 locals recommend
Green Lake
Large neighborhood lake with a walking path around it as well as a community center to rent boats etc. Sandy beach. Open to swimming and (non-motor) boating. Great place to grab a coffee and go for a walk.
If you want to get out on Lake Union, we love doing this!
51 locals recommend
The Electric Boat Company | Seattle Boat Rentals | Lake Union Electric Boat Rental
2046 Westlake Ave NIf you want to get out on Lake Union, we love doing this!
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave NMount Rainier National Park
Good place to rent a kayak or canoe
44 locals recommend
University of Washington Waterfront Activities Center (WAC)
3710 Montlake Blvd NEGood place to rent a kayak or canoe
Agua Verde Cafe
1303 NE Boat StAnother spot where you can rent SUPs and kayaks.
Sightseeing
Sandy beach next to a marina. On clear days, there are amazing views of the Olympics. Gets crowded when it’s hot out.
728 locals recommend
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWSandy beach next to a marina. On clear days, there are amazing views of the Olympics. Gets crowded when it’s hot out.
Awesome views of the city skyline. You may remember this park from 10 Things I Hate About You :)
860 locals recommend
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayAwesome views of the city skyline. You may remember this park from 10 Things I Hate About You :)
Interesting place to see the locks in action as boats go from the lake to the sound and vice versa. Next to a nice garden.
774 locals recommend
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StInteresting place to see the locks in action as boats go from the lake to the sound and vice versa. Next to a nice garden.
Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthLarge troll that lives under the Fremont Bridge.
Space Needle
400 Broad StAmazing views. Go on a clear day. Worth it!!
Seattle Waterfront
1401 Alaskan WayAmazon Spheres
2111 7th AveUniversity of Washington
1410 Northeast Campus ParkwayChihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StBeautiful gardens and good spot for a walk
313 locals recommend
Washington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens
2300 Arboretum Dr EBeautiful gardens and good spot for a walk
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrGreat viewpoint overlooking the Seattle skyline