Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Caffe Ladro - West Seattle
7011 California Ave SWThey are cool people.
Amazing desserts and breakfast croissants. They make their own chocloate syrup for the Mochas.
489 locals recommend
Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SWAmazing desserts and breakfast croissants. They make their own chocloate syrup for the Mochas.
Zeeks Pizza
6459 California Ave SWI like the "John Candy." It's loaded with meat.
You can take outside food into this place and enjoy beer or beverage of your choice along with your take out!
77 locals recommend
Beveridge Place Pub
6413 California Ave SWYou can take outside food into this place and enjoy beer or beverage of your choice along with your take out!
Variety of choices in one location. Near downtown and Pike Street.
47 locals recommend
Melrose Market Studios
1532 Minor AveVariety of choices in one location. Near downtown and Pike Street.
Marination Ma Kai
1660 Harbor Ave SWYummy. Try the Spam Sushi. Love the miso chicken tacos.
It's a pub and miniature golf in one place. Super fun.
29 locals recommend
Flatstick Pub - Pioneer Square
240 2nd Ave SIt's a pub and miniature golf in one place. Super fun.
Ghostfish Brewing Company
2942 1st Ave SGluten Free beer and yummy gluten free pizzas!
Essentials
West Seattle Thriftway
4201 SW Morgan StAll your food and sundry needs.
Rite Aid
2707 Rainier Ave SJust up the road about 1/2 mile from my place. Check hours.
Parks & Nature
Lincoln Park
801 S 37th StGreat area to walk around and see the Fauntleroy Ferry.
Alki Beach
Great seawall to walk. Excellent view of Seattle from the beach.
You'll need a vehicle but out Interstate 90 about 30 minutes are the Snoqualmie Falls. Very beautiful.
505 locals recommend
Snoqualmie Falls
6501 Railroad AveYou'll need a vehicle but out Interstate 90 about 30 minutes are the Snoqualmie Falls. Very beautiful.
Nice picnic spot or to grab fish and chips or see the city from a different angle.
860 locals recommend
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayNice picnic spot or to grab fish and chips or see the city from a different angle.
At the end of the waterfront, Seattle Art Museum has an outdoor park lovely for walking around and taking pictures.
653 locals recommend
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveAt the end of the waterfront, Seattle Art Museum has an outdoor park lovely for walking around and taking pictures.
Sightseeing
Once the tallest building in Seattle. Historic Landmark in Pioneer Square. Look for the foody places on Occidental just a few blocks over.
58 locals recommend
Smith Tower Observatory Bar
506 2nd AveOnce the tallest building in Seattle. Historic Landmark in Pioneer Square. Look for the foody places on Occidental just a few blocks over.
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StSuper cool glass exhibit.
Must see tourist activity of what happened to Seattle in the early fire and the rebuilding.
285 locals recommend
Bill Speidel's Underground Tour
614 1st AveMust see tourist activity of what happened to Seattle in the early fire and the rebuilding.
Go to the Starbucks on the 40th Floor for a fantastic view of the Sound. Probably not open on the weekends.
34 locals recommend
Columbia Center
701 5th AveGo to the Starbucks on the 40th Floor for a fantastic view of the Sound. Probably not open on the weekends.
You have to go to Fremont and see the troll under the bridge. And Fremont, the center of the universe, is super quirky and fun.
12 locals recommend
Troll Avenue North
Troll Avenue NorthYou have to go to Fremont and see the troll under the bridge. And Fremont, the center of the universe, is super quirky and fun.
Rem Koolhaus did our library and it's super Kool! Be sure to find the red room and explore all the floors.
220 locals recommend
Seattle Public Library
1000 4th AveRem Koolhaus did our library and it's super Kool! Be sure to find the red room and explore all the floors.
The International Fountain, Chihuly Glass Museum, Space Needle and all the things.
362 locals recommend
Seattle Center
305 Harrison StThe International Fountain, Chihuly Glass Museum, Space Needle and all the things.
Drinks & Nightlife
They've just added an outdoor patio. Often music is playing. Old School Hotel.
9 locals recommend
Hotel Sorrento
900 Madison StThey've just added an outdoor patio. Often music is playing. Old School Hotel.
Westland Distillery
2931 1st Ave SAward winning Whiskey tasting and sales.
Entertainment & Activities
Near the marina below Pike Street market. Fish and Chips and fun people watching.
Pier 66 Bell St Cruise
2225 Alaskan WayNear the marina below Pike Street market. Fish and Chips and fun people watching.
Willy Wonka at heart. Starbucks new location to exclusively roast their luxury brands. Fun activity!
425 locals recommend
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
1124 Pike StWilly Wonka at heart. Starbucks new location to exclusively roast their luxury brands. Fun activity!
Getting Around
Great way to see Seattle from the water. About $6. Free shuttle from the Alaska Junction to the Harbor Ave departure. Great restaurant there too called Marination Station.
128 locals recommend
Water Taxi Route & Harbor Ave SW station
Great way to see Seattle from the water. About $6. Free shuttle from the Alaska Junction to the Harbor Ave departure. Great restaurant there too called Marination Station.