Michael and John's Nearby Favorites
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place for visitors to chat with locals, super friendly staff, new beers every month, and a surprisingly nice menu. Fresh popcorn while you wait, and beer patio in the back. Sunday-only brunch is great. Probably our favorite hangout, and it is in easy walking distance.
69 locals recommend
Tippe and Drague Alehouse
3315 Beacon Ave SGreat place for visitors to chat with locals, super friendly staff, new beers every month, and a surprisingly nice menu. Fresh popcorn while you wait, and beer patio in the back. Sunday-only brunch is great. Probably our favorite hangout, and it is in easy walking distance.
Our very own brewery in North BeHi that also has some tasty vittles! Blue cheese truffle burger, fried brussels sprouts with aoili, mac and cheese, and even roasted bone marrow--basically elevated pub food. Very willing to give you samples of any beers you might like to try. Inside seating has been limited when we've gone, but they also have outside seating and firepits.
115 locals recommend
Perihelion Brewery
2800 16th Ave SOur very own brewery in North BeHi that also has some tasty vittles! Blue cheese truffle burger, fried brussels sprouts with aoili, mac and cheese, and even roasted bone marrow--basically elevated pub food. Very willing to give you samples of any beers you might like to try. Inside seating has been limited when we've gone, but they also have outside seating and firepits.
The newest addition to our neighborhood has live alternative and rock music, DJs, karaoke Mondays, and delicious deep dish pizza by Breezy Town Pizza. Casual neighborhood vibe.
19 locals recommend
Clock-out Lounge
4864 Beacon Ave SThe newest addition to our neighborhood has live alternative and rock music, DJs, karaoke Mondays, and delicious deep dish pizza by Breezy Town Pizza. Casual neighborhood vibe.
Entertainment & Activities
Driving range, par 3 course, and a regular 18 hole course. Run by the city of Seattle, it's relatively cheap. John is glad to lend you his golf clubs for the range or the course (we only have one set, I'm afraid). I shot a 92 one time, many years ago. The clubhouse was rebuilt a year or two ago, and probably is a decent lunch spot.
54 locals recommend
Jefferson Park Golf Course
4101 Beacon Ave SDriving range, par 3 course, and a regular 18 hole course. Run by the city of Seattle, it's relatively cheap. John is glad to lend you his golf clubs for the range or the course (we only have one set, I'm afraid). I shot a 92 one time, many years ago. The clubhouse was rebuilt a year or two ago, and probably is a decent lunch spot.
Yoga On Beacon
3063 Beacon Ave SIn case you need to get in your yoga practice while away from home.
You know you've always wanted to learn lawn bowling! Friday nights in July and August, the Lawn Bowling Club teaches newbies how to play. https://www.seattlebowls.org/try-out-the-game/
Jefferson Park Lawn Bowling Club
4103 Beacon Ave SYou know you've always wanted to learn lawn bowling! Friday nights in July and August, the Lawn Bowling Club teaches newbies how to play. https://www.seattlebowls.org/try-out-the-game/
Parks & Nature
Some smart Seattlites decided to cover over a few local reservoirs and make them into parks. Jefferson Park is one of them. Walk around, jog around, ride the zipline, get a view of downtown, watch the skateboarders, play some tennis (we're glad to lend you our rackets and give you a can of balls). JP is fast becoming a center of South Seattle life.
101 locals recommend
Jefferson Park
3801 Beacon Ave SSome smart Seattlites decided to cover over a few local reservoirs and make them into parks. Jefferson Park is one of them. Walk around, jog around, ride the zipline, get a view of downtown, watch the skateboarders, play some tennis (we're glad to lend you our rackets and give you a can of balls). JP is fast becoming a center of South Seattle life.
Outdoor, heated saltwater pool. Right on the Sound with great views! Check the schedule for public swim times.
34 locals recommend
Colman Pool
8603 Fauntleroy Way SWOutdoor, heated saltwater pool. Right on the Sound with great views! Check the schedule for public swim times.
Essentials
Your basic, solid grocery store with an above average ice cream selection. Talenti's and Snoqualmie are two good local brands to try.
768 locals recommend
QFC
1401 BroadwayYour basic, solid grocery store with an above average ice cream selection. Talenti's and Snoqualmie are two good local brands to try.
The iconic Seattle natural food grocery store -- there are about 8 or 10 of these now, and this one is the latest and greatest version. Great deli, salad and hot food bar -- eat there or bring it back home.
243 locals recommend
PCC Community Markets - Columbia City
3610 S Edmunds StThe iconic Seattle natural food grocery store -- there are about 8 or 10 of these now, and this one is the latest and greatest version. Great deli, salad and hot food bar -- eat there or bring it back home.
Right by the light rail station. An amazing variety packed into a small-ish grocery store.
109 locals recommend
Hilltop Red Apple
2701 Beacon Ave SRight by the light rail station. An amazing variety packed into a small-ish grocery store.
Bartell Drugs
1407 BroadwayWhen only a pharmacy will do, we recommend this local chain.
Arts & Culture
Check out the iconic Hammering Man, see the permanent collection, and find out what's new.
1072 locals recommend
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StCheck out the iconic Hammering Man, see the permanent collection, and find out what's new.
This underground tour of the original Seattle is both interesting and funny. It's a neat piece of history.
285 locals recommend
Bill Speidel's Underground Tour
614 1st AveThis underground tour of the original Seattle is both interesting and funny. It's a neat piece of history.
If the timing is right for your visit, check out First Thursday in Pioneer Square held--you guessed it--the first Thursday of every month. The galleries stay open late and some have show opening receptions. A lovely way to enjoy some of the history and creativity of the city.
18 locals recommend
Pioneer Square Saloon
73 Yesler WayIf the timing is right for your visit, check out First Thursday in Pioneer Square held--you guessed it--the first Thursday of every month. The galleries stay open late and some have show opening receptions. A lovely way to enjoy some of the history and creativity of the city.
Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience
719 S King StGetting Around
Our neighborhood light rail station that will get you all the way south to the airport, and north to the stadiums, Chinatown, Downtown, Capitol Hill to University District. From the Farm Suite, the walk is uphill, but you'll get a great view along the way. If you walk down Beacon Ave, you'll pass places to eat and shop.
91 locals recommend
Beacon Hill Station
Our neighborhood light rail station that will get you all the way south to the airport, and north to the stadiums, Chinatown, Downtown, Capitol Hill to University District. From the Farm Suite, the walk is uphill, but you'll get a great view along the way. If you walk down Beacon Ave, you'll pass places to eat and shop.
Our neighborhood light rail station that will get you all the way south to the airport, and north to the stadiums, Chinatown, Downtown, Capitol Hill to University District. From the Farm Suite, the walk is downhill. There's a pedestrian path to get you there faster. **If you are coming from the airport, go the Beacon Hill station.** To quote guests who carried their luggage up the hill from Mount Baker, "that hill is no joke."
23 locals recommend
Rainier Ave S & Mt Baker TC station
Our neighborhood light rail station that will get you all the way south to the airport, and north to the stadiums, Chinatown, Downtown, Capitol Hill to University District. From the Farm Suite, the walk is downhill. There's a pedestrian path to get you there faster. **If you are coming from the airport, go the Beacon Hill station.** To quote guests who carried their luggage up the hill from Mount Baker, "that hill is no joke."
Food scene
Our newest restaurant serving up incredible modern Filipino food. Seriously, one of the best meals I've had in Seattle this year. They do not take reservations, so go early or late and enjoy a cocktail while you wait for a table.
32 locals recommend
Musang
2524 Beacon Ave SOur newest restaurant serving up incredible modern Filipino food. Seriously, one of the best meals I've had in Seattle this year. They do not take reservations, so go early or late and enjoy a cocktail while you wait for a table.
Bar del Corso
3057 Beacon Ave SHomer
3013 Beacon Ave SMilk Drunk
2805 Beacon Ave SEl Quetzal
3211 Beacon Ave STacos Chukis
219 Broadway EBreezy Town Pizza
4864 Beacon Ave SCarnitas Michoacan
2500 Beacon Ave SBreakfast every day of the week, in nearby Columbia City neighborhood.
192 locals recommend
Geraldine's Counter Restaurant
4872 Rainier Ave SBreakfast every day of the week, in nearby Columbia City neighborhood.
Delightful champagne bar serving bubbles and also incredible food. The weekend brunch is outstanding.
The Coupe & Flute
3015 Beacon Avenue SouthDelightful champagne bar serving bubbles and also incredible food. The weekend brunch is outstanding.