Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Italian wood-fired, open-flame pizzeria is a great neighborhood hangout for families and friends. We always order Zucca Balsamica when we are there.
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Mioposto Pizzeria
2139 California Ave SWItalian wood-fired, open-flame pizzeria is a great neighborhood hangout for families and friends. We always order Zucca Balsamica when we are there.
This is the original location of the famous Bakery Nouveau that's expanded now to two other neighborhoods. It really is the best French bakery in town and a must-stop if you are in West Seattle.
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Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SWThis is the original location of the famous Bakery Nouveau that's expanded now to two other neighborhoods. It really is the best French bakery in town and a must-stop if you are in West Seattle.
A popular grill & alehouse that serves the best in comfort and upscale dishes in a warm and inviting setting. Great brunches as well.
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Circa
2605 California Ave SWA popular grill & alehouse that serves the best in comfort and upscale dishes in a warm and inviting setting. Great brunches as well.
Take a short walk to Caffe Fiore for your early morning coffee made from 100% Certified Organic coffee beans.
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Caffè Fiore
2206b California Ave SWTake a short walk to Caffe Fiore for your early morning coffee made from 100% Certified Organic coffee beans.
Pan-Latin restaurant/bar with a candlelit rock wall offers happy hour & inventive late-night menus.
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Mission Cantina
2325 California Ave SWPan-Latin restaurant/bar with a candlelit rock wall offers happy hour & inventive late-night menus.
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt
2101 Queen Anne Ave NFrozen yogurt shop for kids and adults alike.
This is the good old American breakfast place. Located in the unlikely location under the West Seattle Bridge, the restaurant has been serving breakfast to West Seattle families and Port employees for eons. The place is surprisingly cheery due to the morning sun that streams through large picture windows. If you want a non-fancy, filling breakfast to start your long tourist day, stop by Chelan Cafe. You won't be disappointed.
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Chelan Cafe
3527 Chelan Ave SWThis is the good old American breakfast place. Located in the unlikely location under the West Seattle Bridge, the restaurant has been serving breakfast to West Seattle families and Port employees for eons. The place is surprisingly cheery due to the morning sun that streams through large picture windows. If you want a non-fancy, filling breakfast to start your long tourist day, stop by Chelan Cafe. You won't be disappointed.
One of the best Thai restaurants in the region is located right here in West Seattle. Crispy Garlic Chicken is Buddha Ruksa's signature dish and I have yet to find one that is as perfect as theirs. Often hard to get reservations, but a take-out is a popular option. They are closed on Mondays.
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Buddha Ruksa
3520 SW Genesee StOne of the best Thai restaurants in the region is located right here in West Seattle. Crispy Garlic Chicken is Buddha Ruksa's signature dish and I have yet to find one that is as perfect as theirs. Often hard to get reservations, but a take-out is a popular option. They are closed on Mondays.
Sightseeing
Ditch the car and board the Water Taxi to downtown for Seattle's famous attractions. The crossing takes 15 minutes dock-to-dock (5 minutes during commute hours) and lands you right at the Downtown pier. Look for Mt. Rainier on clear days off the starboard side (right).
Do the waterfront attractions (Segway tour for overview, the Great Wheel, Wings over WA, parasailing, etc.), then do the Hill Climb up to Pike Place Market (or take the elevator up). If you still have the energy, saunter over to Westlake Station on 5th Ave for the Monorail ride to Seattle Center to check out the Space Needle and Chihuly Garden & Glass exhibits. At the end of the day, take the Uber or Lyft back home.
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Water Taxi Route & Harbor Ave SW station
Ditch the car and board the Water Taxi to downtown for Seattle's famous attractions. The crossing takes 15 minutes dock-to-dock (5 minutes during commute hours) and lands you right at the Downtown pier. Look for Mt. Rainier on clear days off the starboard side (right).
Do the waterfront attractions (Segway tour for overview, the Great Wheel, Wings over WA, parasailing, etc.), then do the Hill Climb up to Pike Place Market (or take the elevator up). If you still have the energy, saunter over to Westlake Station on 5th Ave for the Monorail ride to Seattle Center to check out the Space Needle and Chihuly Garden & Glass exhibits. At the end of the day, take the Uber or Lyft back home.
Come summer, there are 16 Farmers Markets here in Seattle. West Seattle Farmers Market is one of the four that operates year-round. If you are here on Sunday, make a point to head out to one of the biggest and best-run Farmers Market in Seattle.
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West Seattle Farmers Market
California Avenue SouthwestCome summer, there are 16 Farmers Markets here in Seattle. West Seattle Farmers Market is one of the four that operates year-round. If you are here on Sunday, make a point to head out to one of the biggest and best-run Farmers Market in Seattle.
Segway tours are fun ways to see the iconic sights in Seattle. "Seattle by Segway," located at the corner of Spring and Western, is within walking distance from the Water Taxi pier. It sure beats sitting on a tour bus and you can check off most of waterfront's must-see sights during the ride. No experience necessary. Even my parents in their 70's and 80's rode it and loved it! TIP: Check out Groupon for specials.
Seattle by Segway
55 Spring StSegway tours are fun ways to see the iconic sights in Seattle. "Seattle by Segway," located at the corner of Spring and Western, is within walking distance from the Water Taxi pier. It sure beats sitting on a tour bus and you can check off most of waterfront's must-see sights during the ride. No experience necessary. Even my parents in their 70's and 80's rode it and loved it! TIP: Check out Groupon for specials.
Take the Water Taxi to Pike Place Market. It's across the waters and you don't have to worry about parking problems!
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Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveTake the Water Taxi to Pike Place Market. It's across the waters and you don't have to worry about parking problems!
Outdoor sculptures are both grand and zany. Backdrop of Elliott Bay and Olympic Mountains are unbeatable on a sunny day.
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Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveOutdoor sculptures are both grand and zany. Backdrop of Elliott Bay and Olympic Mountains are unbeatable on a sunny day.
Parks & Nature
The famous Alki Beach is the only sandy beach in Seattle area. There are walking/running and biking trails and during summer, this is where you go for people-watching. Rent surreys, tandem bikes, mountain bikes and beach cruisers from Alki Beach's Wheel Fun Rentals to explore the beach.
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Alki Beach
The famous Alki Beach is the only sandy beach in Seattle area. There are walking/running and biking trails and during summer, this is where you go for people-watching. Rent surreys, tandem bikes, mountain bikes and beach cruisers from Alki Beach's Wheel Fun Rentals to explore the beach.
If you want the classic Seattle skyline views, but if Alki Beach seems too touristy to you, head over to Jack Block Park next to Port of Seattle. You will get all the views minus the crowd at this park.
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Jack Block Park
2130 Harbor Ave SWIf you want the classic Seattle skyline views, but if Alki Beach seems too touristy to you, head over to Jack Block Park next to Port of Seattle. You will get all the views minus the crowd at this park.
Lincoln Park is where families in West Seattle head to for picnics by the beach. There are 4.6 miles of walking paths, a wading pool, playgrounds and natural beaches with stunning views of Olympic Mountains. Sit on a driftwood and catch sunset from the beach that faces due west.
Colman Pool with heated saltwater pulled straight from Puget Sound is located right on the beach and opens in summer.
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Lincoln Park
801 S 37th StLincoln Park is where families in West Seattle head to for picnics by the beach. There are 4.6 miles of walking paths, a wading pool, playgrounds and natural beaches with stunning views of Olympic Mountains. Sit on a driftwood and catch sunset from the beach that faces due west.
Colman Pool with heated saltwater pulled straight from Puget Sound is located right on the beach and opens in summer.
Essentials
Safeway
516 1st Ave WJust in case you forgot something and need to make a quick stop at a drug store.
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Bartell Drugs
1407 BroadwayJust in case you forgot something and need to make a quick stop at a drug store.
If you want a quiet night after a busy day of sightseeing, stop by Metropolitan Market on the way home and pick up some gourmet, pre-portioned/pre-cooked meal kits and a bottle of wine and have a romantic dinner at home. They have great dessert selections, too.
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Metropolitan Market West Seattle (Admiral)
2320 42nd Ave SWIf you want a quiet night after a busy day of sightseeing, stop by Metropolitan Market on the way home and pick up some gourmet, pre-portioned/pre-cooked meal kits and a bottle of wine and have a romantic dinner at home. They have great dessert selections, too.
Trader Joe's sells mix-and-match ingredients that combine easily to form a quick meal. Two miles from the house, about 7 minute drive by the car.
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Trader Joe's
4545 Fauntleroy Way SWTrader Joe's sells mix-and-match ingredients that combine easily to form a quick meal. Two miles from the house, about 7 minute drive by the car.
Entertainment & Activities
Admiral Theater is a landmark of North Admiral neighborhood of West Seattle. It's a funky, neighborhood movie theater few blocks from the house and can be reserved for rainy days when you want to stay indoor.
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Admiral Theater
2343 California Ave SWAdmiral Theater is a landmark of North Admiral neighborhood of West Seattle. It's a funky, neighborhood movie theater few blocks from the house and can be reserved for rainy days when you want to stay indoor.
Arts & Culture
Chihuly Garden and Glass is a museum that doesn't feel like a museum. It's a delightful way to spend 1 or 2 hours when you are visiting Seattle Center.
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Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StChihuly Garden and Glass is a museum that doesn't feel like a museum. It's a delightful way to spend 1 or 2 hours when you are visiting Seattle Center.
Everything Else
Try something new while in Seattle and make a memory. If you haven't tried parasailing before, this is the time to do it-- especially if the sky is blue, breezes are warm and you are up for an adventure. No experience necessary.
Parasail Seattle
2203 Alaskan WayTry something new while in Seattle and make a memory. If you haven't tried parasailing before, this is the time to do it-- especially if the sky is blue, breezes are warm and you are up for an adventure. No experience necessary.