Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Reliably good food from a menu that changes themes every few months, good drinks, friendly vibe, great for all ages.
95 locals recommend
Endolyne Joe's
9261 45th Ave SWReliably good food from a menu that changes themes every few months, good drinks, friendly vibe, great for all ages.
One of a kind West Seattle landmark. A fun, funky diner with tattooed waitresses, coin-operated jukeboxes and the best malts in the city. Burgers, fries, amazing breakfasts. Don't miss this place!
81 locals recommend
Luna Park Cafe
2918 SW Avalon WayOne of a kind West Seattle landmark. A fun, funky diner with tattooed waitresses, coin-operated jukeboxes and the best malts in the city. Burgers, fries, amazing breakfasts. Don't miss this place!
Friendly coffee shop in a home-like setting with sofas and comfy chairs as well as tables. You can get snacks and wine, too. Sit outside on the patio if the weather is fine. Dog-friendly. Sometimes they have live music.
62 locals recommend
C & P Coffee Company
5612 California Ave SWFriendly coffee shop in a home-like setting with sofas and comfy chairs as well as tables. You can get snacks and wine, too. Sit outside on the patio if the weather is fine. Dog-friendly. Sometimes they have live music.
Buddha Ruksa
3520 SW Genesee StThai food. Good Thai food. Really good Thai food.
La Rustica
4100 Beach Dr SWCozy Italian restaurant perfect for dinner with your sweetie.
Very good seafood and stunning views of the Seattle skyline across Elliott Bay.
207 locals recommend
Salty's on Alki Beach
1936 Harbor Ave SWVery good seafood and stunning views of the Seattle skyline across Elliott Bay.
A West Seattle institution since 1932. Get made-to-order deli sandwiches or buy whatever you need to pack for a picnic of your own at Alki Beach or Lincoln Park. Not full yet? There's always room for an ice cream cone!
72 locals recommend
Husky Deli & Catering & Ice Cream
4721 California Ave SWA West Seattle institution since 1932. Get made-to-order deli sandwiches or buy whatever you need to pack for a picnic of your own at Alki Beach or Lincoln Park. Not full yet? There's always room for an ice cream cone!
A Seattle classic, "hand-forged" doughnuts in 40 varieties, and some mighty fine coffee to go along with them. Yum.
257 locals recommend
Top Pot Doughnuts
609 Summit Ave EA Seattle classic, "hand-forged" doughnuts in 40 varieties, and some mighty fine coffee to go along with them. Yum.
Chelan Cafe
3527 Chelan Ave SWClassic blue-collar diner fare. A good breakfast spot.
Drinks & Nightlife
This quiet little bar and restaurant is within walking distance. Beer, wine, small but good menu. Patio out back for warm summer nights.
46 locals recommend
Locöl Barley & Vine
7902 35th Ave SWThis quiet little bar and restaurant is within walking distance. Beer, wine, small but good menu. Patio out back for warm summer nights.
This popular sports bar is always crowded and always fun. Good pub food, plenty of drinks, big-screen TVs.
39 locals recommend
The Bridge
6301 California Ave SWThis popular sports bar is always crowded and always fun. Good pub food, plenty of drinks, big-screen TVs.
If you like whiskey, this is the place for you. You can get food, too, but really, you want the whiskey.
32 locals recommend
Whisky West
6451 California Ave SWIf you like whiskey, this is the place for you. You can get food, too, but really, you want the whiskey.
Right in the thick of all the craziness Alki Beach has to offer. Cocktails, burritos, tacos, the beach -- what more could you want!
35 locals recommend
El Chupacabra
2620 Alki Ave SWRight in the thick of all the craziness Alki Beach has to offer. Cocktails, burritos, tacos, the beach -- what more could you want!
Parks & Nature
The only sandy beach in the Seattle area! Especially lively in the summer months, it has stunning views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Peninsula. It's great for people-watching, too. Walk or bicycle on the paved trail next to the beach -- even rent a pedal cab. Alki Avenue is lined with restaurants, coffee shops and bars, so you can always find a place to stop for refreshments.
865 locals recommend
Alki Beach
The only sandy beach in the Seattle area! Especially lively in the summer months, it has stunning views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Peninsula. It's great for people-watching, too. Walk or bicycle on the paved trail next to the beach -- even rent a pedal cab. Alki Avenue is lined with restaurants, coffee shops and bars, so you can always find a place to stop for refreshments.
This lovely park has wooded trails and a long, paved path along a rocky beach with stunning views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Peninsula. Popular for picnics. Good playground at the south end. In the summer, take a swim at the saltwater Colman Pool.
389 locals recommend
Lincoln Park
801 S 37th StThis lovely park has wooded trails and a long, paved path along a rocky beach with stunning views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Peninsula. Popular for picnics. Good playground at the south end. In the summer, take a swim at the saltwater Colman Pool.
Hike through one of the last stands of old-growth forest in the city. A good place to "get lost" in nature.
64 locals recommend
Schmitz Park
5551 SW Admiral WayHike through one of the last stands of old-growth forest in the city. A good place to "get lost" in nature.
Sightseeing
Seattle's famous and iconic farmer's market. If you see only one thing in Seattle, this should be it. Food, flowers, souvenirs, people-watching, seafood, great views -- the market has it all.
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveSeattle's famous and iconic farmer's market. If you see only one thing in Seattle, this should be it. Food, flowers, souvenirs, people-watching, seafood, great views -- the market has it all.
Seattle's landmark observation tower will give you 360-degree views of the city, Puget Sound and the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges.
1748 locals recommend
Space Needle
400 Broad StSeattle's landmark observation tower will give you 360-degree views of the city, Puget Sound and the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges.
Seattle's original neighborhood, richly historic, with shops, restaurants, bars and an interesting, if sometimes gritty, street scene. Check out the Seattle Underground Tour for a look at the city beneath the city.
270 locals recommend
Pioneer Square
Seattle's original neighborhood, richly historic, with shops, restaurants, bars and an interesting, if sometimes gritty, street scene. Check out the Seattle Underground Tour for a look at the city beneath the city.
Arts and entertainment center plays host to many festivals and concerts throughout the year. It's also where you'll find the Space Needle, the Pacific Science Center, theaters and the EMP.
362 locals recommend
Seattle Center
305 Harrison StArts and entertainment center plays host to many festivals and concerts throughout the year. It's also where you'll find the Space Needle, the Pacific Science Center, theaters and the EMP.
Explore Seattle's "Chinatown" -- dozens of Asian restaurants of all kinds and lots of interesting shops. Check out the Uwajimaya grocery store and the Wing Luke Asian museum.
200 locals recommend
Seattle Chinatown-International District
Explore Seattle's "Chinatown" -- dozens of Asian restaurants of all kinds and lots of interesting shops. Check out the Uwajimaya grocery store and the Wing Luke Asian museum.
Arts & Culture
A music, science fiction and pop culture museum founded by Paul Allen and housed in one of the weirdest buildings you'll ever see. That's OK -- weird is good.
EMP
325 5th Ave NA music, science fiction and pop culture museum founded by Paul Allen and housed in one of the weirdest buildings you'll ever see. That's OK -- weird is good.
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StThe Museum of Flight
9404 E Marginal Way SOne of the largest air and space museums in the U.S.
An exhibit at the Seattle Center showcasing the work of glass artist Dale Chihuly.
723 locals recommend
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StAn exhibit at the Seattle Center showcasing the work of glass artist Dale Chihuly.
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave NWing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience
719 S King StEntertainment & Activities
A really big Ferris wheel. I mean really big. And it's right on the water!
347 locals recommend
The Seattle Great Wheel
1301 Alaskan WayA really big Ferris wheel. I mean really big. And it's right on the water!
World-class aquarium, recently remodeled, right on Elliott Bay. A great place to take the kids.
390 locals recommend
Seattle Aquarium
World-class aquarium, recently remodeled, right on Elliott Bay. A great place to take the kids.
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave NGetting Around
Hop on the Water Taxi for a quick and scenic trip across Elliott Bay to the Seattle waterfront.
128 locals recommend
Water Taxi Route & Harbor Ave SW station
Hop on the Water Taxi for a quick and scenic trip across Elliott Bay to the Seattle waterfront.