Josh & Kimberly's Guidebook
On the water!
Great food and fun experiences.
Seattle Ice Cream Cruise
860 Terry Ave NSuper fun activity for the whole family!
Plan ahead and rent an electric boat to tour lake union at your own pace! Fun for groups.
51 locals recommend
The Electric Boat Company | Seattle Boat Rentals | Lake Union Electric Boat Rental
2046 Westlake Ave NPlan ahead and rent an electric boat to tour lake union at your own pace! Fun for groups.
Agua Verde Paddle Club
1307 NE Boat StIn the same building as the Mexican restaurant.
Catch the water taxi from the Seattle waterfront and enjoy a 15 min voyage to Alki beach.
128 locals recommend
Water Taxi Route & Harbor Ave SW station
Catch the water taxi from the Seattle waterfront and enjoy a 15 min voyage to Alki beach.
Sightseeing
Great place to read, journal, and relax. Cheery blossoms bloom in June.
6 locals recommend
The Quad - University of Washington
Pierce LaneGreat place to read, journal, and relax. Cheery blossoms bloom in June.
Gasworks Park Marina
2143 N Northlake WayAmazing views of downtown Seattle.
Troll's Knoll Park
820 N 36th StCan’t miss the troll!
Take a 90 minute guided tour of the UW Shell House and learn about the amazing history of rowing. Search: Washington Rowing, History, Tours.
Conibear Shellhouse (CSH)
Take a 90 minute guided tour of the UW Shell House and learn about the amazing history of rowing. Search: Washington Rowing, History, Tours.
Food scene
Seattle seafood icon. The walk up fish bar is a great option. Can order online.
50 locals recommend
Ivar's Salmon House
401 NE Northlake WaySeattle seafood icon. The walk up fish bar is a great option. Can order online.
Enjoy some great Mexican food. Check out the paddle club to rent a kayak before/after your meal!
20 locals recommend
Agua Verde Cafe
1303 NE Boat StEnjoy some great Mexican food. Check out the paddle club to rent a kayak before/after your meal!
Westward
2501 N Northlake WayGreat food and views of the Seattle skyline. Boat up parking available!
Superb vegan Thai food a few minutes walk from the apartment.
35 locals recommend
Araya's Place University Way NE
5240 University Way NESuperb vegan Thai food a few minutes walk from the apartment.
Friendly, fast, yummy Thai food a few blocks from the apartment.
6 locals recommend
Amazing Thai Cuisine
5210 Roosevelt Way NortheastFriendly, fast, yummy Thai food a few blocks from the apartment.
Morsel
5000 University Way NESuper yummy breakfast sandwiches. Great espresso. Couple blocks away.
Rated the best rooftop bar in the city. The views are breathtaking. Skip on dinner (the food is great just overpriced). We recommend appetizers and drinks. Make a reservation or plan to wait. Less than a 10 minute walk from the apartment.
13 locals recommend
The Mountaineering Club
4507 Brooklyn Ave NERated the best rooftop bar in the city. The views are breathtaking. Skip on dinner (the food is great just overpriced). We recommend appetizers and drinks. Make a reservation or plan to wait. Less than a 10 minute walk from the apartment.
If donuts are your jam, stop by Mighty-o’s Tangletown location. You may even bump into Dave Mathews and his family who frequent here often.
67 locals recommend
Mighty-O Donuts Greenlake
2110 N 55th StIf donuts are your jam, stop by Mighty-o’s Tangletown location. You may even bump into Dave Mathews and his family who frequent here often.
Coffee
Best coffee around.
Best Gibraltar in town. Swanky urban atmosphere. 15 minute walk.
7 locals recommend
Armistice Coffee Roaster Roosevelt
6717 Roosevelt Way NEBest Gibraltar in town. Swanky urban atmosphere. 15 minute walk.
Herkimer Coffee
7320 Greenwood Ave NAmazing espresso, fun community vibe. A couple blocks away.
This place also has great chai and a fun little market for snacks. A couple blocks away.
20 locals recommend
Seven Coffee Roasters Market & Cafe
2007 NE Ravenna BlvdThis place also has great chai and a fun little market for snacks. A couple blocks away.
Santo Coffee Co
1325 NE 65th StHipster haunt. High end espresso. Worth the trip. 15 minute walk.
Neighborhoods
At just over 1 mile from the apartment this is a great place to relax, people watch, or exercise. The inside path closest to the lake is 2.8 miles around and the outside path is 3.1 miles around. You can also rent paddle boards and small people powered watercraft near the Evan’s pool. There are 2 main swimming areas and 2 separate sets of tennis courts around the lake. There’s also a par 3 pitch-n-put golf course on the south end of the lake - no golf clubs needed!
624 locals recommend
Green Lake
At just over 1 mile from the apartment this is a great place to relax, people watch, or exercise. The inside path closest to the lake is 2.8 miles around and the outside path is 3.1 miles around. You can also rent paddle boards and small people powered watercraft near the Evan’s pool. There are 2 main swimming areas and 2 separate sets of tennis courts around the lake. There’s also a par 3 pitch-n-put golf course on the south end of the lake - no golf clubs needed!
Traveler advice
Traveling with kids
Traveling with young kids?
If you’re traveling with young kids make sure and let us know! We can have a pack-n-play set up in advance of your arrival and stock the apartment with age appropriate toys and books. We’ll also stock the kitchen with smaller utensils, non-breakable cups/plates, set up the high chair, and engage child locks on cabinet doors. The apartment also has a noise machine and black out shades.