Food Scene
Pao's Donut and Coffee Shop
6919 6th AveBEST donuts in town- CASH ONLY-
Boathouse 19
9001 S 19th Stthe 35house bloody mary!
The views of the narrows are awesome!
This east side gem is getting really popular, for good reason! they have great food.
try the nachos, on friday they have fresh seafood from Taylor Bay Shellfish.
Nice Vegan menu also. If you're into that sort of thing ;)
44 locals recommend
Top of Tacoma Bar & Cafe
3529 McKinley AveThis east side gem is getting really popular, for good reason! they have great food.
try the nachos, on friday they have fresh seafood from Taylor Bay Shellfish.
Nice Vegan menu also. If you're into that sort of thing ;)
Dirty Oscar's Annex
2309 6th AvenueWeekend brunch!
The Pine Cone has been the local diner in town for over 50 years. Great breakfast, good for kids. No booze. Try the french toast waffles. Open early.
Pine Cone Cafe
7912 27th St WThe Pine Cone has been the local diner in town for over 50 years. Great breakfast, good for kids. No booze. Try the french toast waffles. Open early.
Great breakfast any day of the week. Also another great spot to grab a quick bite before a show at the Tacoma Dome.
Alfred's Cafe
402 Puyallup AveGreat breakfast any day of the week. Also another great spot to grab a quick bite before a show at the Tacoma Dome.
The Local Famous Pizza. yes they deliver! Try pepperoni, pineapple and jalapeno!
12 locals recommend
Cloverleaf
6430 6th AveThe Local Famous Pizza. yes they deliver! Try pepperoni, pineapple and jalapeno!
Waffle Stop
2710 N Proctor StGreat spot for a great waffles and more!
Essentials
Take the 35house Whole Foods Challenge! Walk a mile uphill to the market and town center.
Fresh and live seafood-
Ask the butcher whats ready in the dry aged meat locker- We like the ribeye...
Secret Tip-
If you are gonna make a big breakfast at 35house, grab the cooked bacon strips from the hot breakfast bar. Way cheaper and easier than cooking bacon all weekend! Usually in stock before 10-11 am
31 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market (under construction)
Take the 35house Whole Foods Challenge! Walk a mile uphill to the market and town center.
Fresh and live seafood-
Ask the butcher whats ready in the dry aged meat locker- We like the ribeye...
Secret Tip-
If you are gonna make a big breakfast at 35house, grab the cooked bacon strips from the hot breakfast bar. Way cheaper and easier than cooking bacon all weekend! Usually in stock before 10-11 am
Shop Local! These are your go to folks for eats and drink! Great wine selection, deli , fresh seafood and butcher. There is a rumor that they procure their steaks from the same supplier as El Gaucho- I believe it!
12 locals recommend
Harbor Greens
2620 Bridgeport Way WShop Local! These are your go to folks for eats and drink! Great wine selection, deli , fresh seafood and butcher. There is a rumor that they procure their steaks from the same supplier as El Gaucho- I believe it!
Ship your Tacoma Treasures home from our friends at The Mail Room!
We love Brandon, Britt and the resident labrador Mr.Teller! We get all our mail at the Mail Room and they handle all shipping for the 35house and our guests! We are happy to help ship gifts and items home for you!
*If you need to pick up a last minute gift, go here.* Lots of cool merch and a few art pieces too!
***Secret Tip-
If you are a posh’r, thrifter or reseller you can drop your packages here and spent the rest of the day sourcing at theValue Village right next door!
The Mail Room
6824 19th St WShip your Tacoma Treasures home from our friends at The Mail Room!
We love Brandon, Britt and the resident labrador Mr.Teller! We get all our mail at the Mail Room and they handle all shipping for the 35house and our guests! We are happy to help ship gifts and items home for you!
*If you need to pick up a last minute gift, go here.* Lots of cool merch and a few art pieces too!
***Secret Tip-
If you are a posh’r, thrifter or reseller you can drop your packages here and spent the rest of the day sourcing at theValue Village right next door!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great Venue visit while you are in downtown Tacoma! Some food and fresh oysters on the half shell. Yum!
51 locals recommend
7 Seas Brewery and Taproom
2101 Jefferson AveGreat Venue visit while you are in downtown Tacoma! Some food and fresh oysters on the half shell. Yum!
The building is shaped like a giant tea pot.. Haunted by hollywood stars, local artists and musicians- the Java Jive is ICONIC- go there while it's still there.
They usually won't open the doors till 8 pm ish... Look for live bands and occasional karaoke. A must for dive bar fanatics.
10 locals recommend
Bob's Java Jive
2102 S Tacoma WayThe building is shaped like a giant tea pot.. Haunted by hollywood stars, local artists and musicians- the Java Jive is ICONIC- go there while it's still there.
They usually won't open the doors till 8 pm ish... Look for live bands and occasional karaoke. A must for dive bar fanatics.
Stroll The Ave. for all things Tacoma! Concerts and music venues, Bars, Clubs, Food, vintage, thrift, boutique, records, crystals-
Our favorites? Crown Bar for the food, O'Malleys for the pour...
11 locals recommend
6th Avenue
6th AvenueStroll The Ave. for all things Tacoma! Concerts and music venues, Bars, Clubs, Food, vintage, thrift, boutique, records, crystals-
Our favorites? Crown Bar for the food, O'Malleys for the pour...
YOGA & BEER, Trivia, kids karaoke! Live Comedy, Veteran owned, good times- On pacific ave with a slew of other fun bars and restaurants.
13 locals recommend
Odd Otter Brewing Company
716 Pacific AveYOGA & BEER, Trivia, kids karaoke! Live Comedy, Veteran owned, good times- On pacific ave with a slew of other fun bars and restaurants.
This is the closest watering hole to the 35house. Great food, good drinks, nice people. They have an outdoor patio with some knockout sunsets. The place gets rockin' with Karaoke on the weekends.
Try the U.P. burger and tots.
6 locals recommend
U P Station Bar & Grill
8305 27th St WThis is the closest watering hole to the 35house. Great food, good drinks, nice people. They have an outdoor patio with some knockout sunsets. The place gets rockin' with Karaoke on the weekends.
Try the U.P. burger and tots.
Jazzbones is an iconic Tacoma nightspot, featuring amazing local talent, live music and good vibes. Enjoy dinner on the Ave before a show. Ask us about our favorite eats on the Ave.
56 locals recommend
Jazzbones
2803 6th AveJazzbones is an iconic Tacoma nightspot, featuring amazing local talent, live music and good vibes. Enjoy dinner on the Ave before a show. Ask us about our favorite eats on the Ave.
Great place for fun before walking up to the Tacoma Dome for a show. Great beer. Cool staff.
7 locals recommend
Wingman Brewers
509 1/2 Puyallup AveGreat place for fun before walking up to the Tacoma Dome for a show. Great beer. Cool staff.
Great food, big portions. Drinks, pull tab gambling, pool tables and video games. Big screen tv's sports bar. Breakfast on the weekends. No kids.
8 locals recommend
the Loose Wheel Bar & Grill
6108 6th AveGreat food, big portions. Drinks, pull tab gambling, pool tables and video games. Big screen tv's sports bar. Breakfast on the weekends. No kids.
Parks & Nature
Puget Sound Views, Huge kid's big toy play area, kite festival, fun runs, romantic locks of love bridge, walking trails, dog park, soccer fields, golf course, wedding venue and more!!!!
18 locals recommend
Chambers Bay Loop Trail Head
Chambers Bay WalkPuget Sound Views, Huge kid's big toy play area, kite festival, fun runs, romantic locks of love bridge, walking trails, dog park, soccer fields, golf course, wedding venue and more!!!!
from the west side of the railroad tracks, head north on the paved walkway. when the sidewalk ends, keep to the left on the dirt trail. there are 2 or 3 great hidden beaches to relax and enjoy the water and the views.
33 locals recommend
Titlow Park
8425 6th Avefrom the west side of the railroad tracks, head north on the paved walkway. when the sidewalk ends, keep to the left on the dirt trail. there are 2 or 3 great hidden beaches to relax and enjoy the water and the views.
Great views and lots of sunshine as the name implies! Gorgeous western exposure waterfront park with bbq's, kids toys and a huge beach for treasure hunting, swimming and fishing.
There is a small parking fee and the train makes an appearance regularly along the waterway.
13 locals recommend
Sunnyside Beach Park
Chambers Creek Road WestGreat views and lots of sunshine as the name implies! Gorgeous western exposure waterfront park with bbq's, kids toys and a huge beach for treasure hunting, swimming and fishing.
There is a small parking fee and the train makes an appearance regularly along the waterway.
Sightseeing
Antique row! The architecture and local history surround you. Stroll down to Old City Hall or the museum district from this starting point. Opera Alley is a great secret for lunch or coffee.
9 locals recommend
Sanford & Son Auctions
743 BroadwayAntique row! The architecture and local history surround you. Stroll down to Old City Hall or the museum district from this starting point. Opera Alley is a great secret for lunch or coffee.
The Bridges up close are a must see- there is access for walking and biking via war memorial park on the Tacoma side.
Ask us for the top secret viewpoint location we share only with our closest friends....
37 locals recommend
Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Tacoma Narrows BridgeThe Bridges up close are a must see- there is access for walking and biking via war memorial park on the Tacoma side.
Ask us for the top secret viewpoint location we share only with our closest friends....
See the giant trees, Owens Beach and have a picnic at one of the lookouts-
Secret alert- Saturday mornings the drive is closed to cars- bikes only !!! Check the Pt.Defiance website for details and events.
Five Mile Drive
Five Mile DriveSee the giant trees, Owens Beach and have a picnic at one of the lookouts-
Secret alert- Saturday mornings the drive is closed to cars- bikes only !!! Check the Pt.Defiance website for details and events.
This is a great little spot away from the bustle of Ruston Way. As is Jack Hyde Park right next door. Grab a picnic lunch from Northern fish and stroll away from the crowds to this tiny oasis. A great history lesson also.
14 locals recommend
Tacoma Chinese Reconciliation Park
1741 N Schuster PkwyThis is a great little spot away from the bustle of Ruston Way. As is Jack Hyde Park right next door. Grab a picnic lunch from Northern fish and stroll away from the crowds to this tiny oasis. A great history lesson also.
Where Old Town meets New Tacoma- On the north side of downtown near the Elks Bldg. Pacific ave. eateries and breweries.
A great Photo Opportunity....
Spanish Steps
711-713 BroadwayWhere Old Town meets New Tacoma- On the north side of downtown near the Elks Bldg. Pacific ave. eateries and breweries.
A great Photo Opportunity....
Take the Gondola Ride in the warm season months- It's spectacular at the top!
Insider Tip, eat before you go, the food isn't very good and it costs a fortune.
606 locals recommend
Mount Rainier National Park
Take the Gondola Ride in the warm season months- It's spectacular at the top!
Insider Tip, eat before you go, the food isn't very good and it costs a fortune.
Spend the day at the beach! See a whale! A humpback whale has taken up residence off the shores of Owen's Beach! All through October and November of 2018. See it from the beach or up on the lookout (Vashon) on 5 mile drive.
36 locals recommend
Owen Beach
5605 Owen Beach RoadSpend the day at the beach! See a whale! A humpback whale has taken up residence off the shores of Owen's Beach! All through October and November of 2018. See it from the beach or up on the lookout (Vashon) on 5 mile drive.
Arts & Culture
This cute little town to the south of U.P. is one of the oldest towns in the state. They have a small local museum, farmers market, and several nice eateries and bars. Try Sunnyside Beach on a nice day!
18 locals recommend
Steilacoom
This cute little town to the south of U.P. is one of the oldest towns in the state. They have a small local museum, farmers market, and several nice eateries and bars. Try Sunnyside Beach on a nice day!
It is the Heart of the Museum District- From Here you can visit the Glass Museum, and all the other downtown attractions.
9 locals recommend
Union Station/South 19th Street
It is the Heart of the Museum District- From Here you can visit the Glass Museum, and all the other downtown attractions.
Tacoma has a slew of Museums that will keep you busy for days! they are all lovely with known artists of all types and new exhibits coming in regularly.
***Secret tip- Join all of Tacoma on the Third Thursday Art Walk. All the Museums are free and special events are hosted at many Galleries.
167 locals recommend
Tacoma Art Museum
1701 Pacific AveTacoma has a slew of Museums that will keep you busy for days! they are all lovely with known artists of all types and new exhibits coming in regularly.
***Secret tip- Join all of Tacoma on the Third Thursday Art Walk. All the Museums are free and special events are hosted at many Galleries.
We are just a short drive or Uber ride to the Tacoma Dome! Ask us for tips about getting around the Dome District during major concerts and events.
87 locals recommend
Tacoma Dome
2727 E D StWe are just a short drive or Uber ride to the Tacoma Dome! Ask us for tips about getting around the Dome District during major concerts and events.
Shopping
Vessel Vintage Collective
760 BroadwayPure Mid Mod Love here! And it's on antique row-
Our go to spot for everything! Very cool and eclectic, and a great staff. If you need to pick up a gift, go here.
Also, get your Tacoma gear, stickers, patches, clothes-
Get stylish jewelry and clothing from local makers. Housewares, cookware, gifts, lotions, fragrance and much more.
You will spend a fair amount of time in this cool space in the heart of Proctor.
Secret Tip-
They gift wrap for you. Yes! great paper and ribbon, easy button. Very classy too!
The 1st Friday of the month is a hosted open house with adult beverages, local artists and more.
You gotta check this place out , by far our fav.. Can ya tell?
23 locals recommend
Compass Rose Tacoma
3815 N 26th StOur go to spot for everything! Very cool and eclectic, and a great staff. If you need to pick up a gift, go here.
Also, get your Tacoma gear, stickers, patches, clothes-
Get stylish jewelry and clothing from local makers. Housewares, cookware, gifts, lotions, fragrance and much more.
You will spend a fair amount of time in this cool space in the heart of Proctor.
Secret Tip-
They gift wrap for you. Yes! great paper and ribbon, easy button. Very classy too!
The 1st Friday of the month is a hosted open house with adult beverages, local artists and more.
You gotta check this place out , by far our fav.. Can ya tell?