Guidebook for Seattle
Parks & Nature
Find the trail head in the neighborhood above ours (SW Manning and SW 53rd) and take a steep trail through old growth forest down to the beach.
64 locals recommend
Schmitz Park
5551 SW Admiral WayFind the trail head in the neighborhood above ours (SW Manning and SW 53rd) and take a steep trail through old growth forest down to the beach.
Alki Beach
Rent bikes, sit on the beach, eat good food, people watch
Hike through the forest all the way down to the beach. A couple of kid play parks, wading pools, and a large swimming pool at this large beautiful park as well.
389 locals recommend
Lincoln Park
801 S 37th StHike through the forest all the way down to the beach. A couple of kid play parks, wading pools, and a large swimming pool at this large beautiful park as well.
Camp Long
5200 35th Ave SWGreat city park with a lot of trails for long walks.
Rent bicycles, tandem cycles, and more! Wheel Fun Rentals at Alki Beach serves as the perfect starting point for rolling expeditions of Seattle’s waterfront!
24 locals recommend
Wheel Fun Rentals
2530 Alki Ave SWRent bicycles, tandem cycles, and more! Wheel Fun Rentals at Alki Beach serves as the perfect starting point for rolling expeditions of Seattle’s waterfront!
Essentials
Metropolitan Market West Seattle (Admiral)
2320 42nd Ave SWBest grocery store in our area!
Safeway
516 1st Ave WA place to find great spots for drinks, food and shopping. Also a good location to catch a bus to downtown.
11 locals recommend
Alaska Junction
Southwest Alaska StreetA place to find great spots for drinks, food and shopping. Also a good location to catch a bus to downtown.
Sightseeing
The water taxi is a fun way to see the Seattle skyline and a fun way to get to the downtown waterfront area.
128 locals recommend
Water Taxi Route & Harbor Ave SW station
The water taxi is a fun way to see the Seattle skyline and a fun way to get to the downtown waterfront area.
Catch a ferry from West Seattle (Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal) and visit Vashon Island for the day.
57 locals recommend
Vashon Island
Catch a ferry from West Seattle (Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal) and visit Vashon Island for the day.
Cruise around Lake Union in an electric boats and be your own captain! Rain or shine you can take in the breathtaking views of the Seattle skyline with your group of up to twelve people.
51 locals recommend
The Electric Boat Company | Seattle Boat Rentals | Lake Union Electric Boat Rental
2046 Westlake Ave NCruise around Lake Union in an electric boats and be your own captain! Rain or shine you can take in the breathtaking views of the Seattle skyline with your group of up to twelve people.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great Indian food, but also a great dive bar at the back of the restaurant.
32 locals recommend
Maharaja Cuisine of India
4542 California Ave SWGreat Indian food, but also a great dive bar at the back of the restaurant.
The Beer Junction
4511 California Ave SWA place for a good brew
Shadowland
4458 California Ave SWSome good bar food and drinks
A great place for a cold beer on a hot summer day! Superior location for people watching at the beach.
17 locals recommend
West Seattle Brewing Co. (TapShack)
2536 Alki Ave SWA great place for a cold beer on a hot summer day! Superior location for people watching at the beach.
Food scene
Great food and awesome spot by the waterfront. Also, right at the dock for the water taxi to downtown Seattle.
232 locals recommend
Marination Ma Kai
1660 Harbor Ave SWGreat food and awesome spot by the waterfront. Also, right at the dock for the water taxi to downtown Seattle.
Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SWAmazing pastries, coffee and sandwiches. A must!
Dumplings of Fury
4302 SW Oregon StTiny restaurant, a local favorite.
Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya
4203 SW Alaska StPizzeria 22
4213 SW College StAmazing pizza, great neighborhood spot.
West Seattle Farmers Market
California Avenue SouthwestSunday's in the Alaska Junction