Guidebook for Seattle

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Guidebook for Seattle

Food Scene

A world class French Bakery that I will compare almost anything in Paris to. Their twice-baked Almond Croissants are magical! Their baguettes have won trophies. Enjoy the cafe items and much more!
489 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SW
489 (рекомендации местных жителей)
A world class French Bakery that I will compare almost anything in Paris to. Their twice-baked Almond Croissants are magical! Their baguettes have won trophies. Enjoy the cafe items and much more!
Our "local" starbucks, a short drive away.
550 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Starbucks
1912 Pike Pl
550 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Our "local" starbucks, a short drive away.
Great Italian food in an intimate atmosphere. Get there early if you want to enjoy the patio on a beautiful night.
96 (рекомендации местных жителей)
La Rustica
4100 Beach Dr SW
96 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Great Italian food in an intimate atmosphere. Get there early if you want to enjoy the patio on a beautiful night.
Our favorite Mexican style food right across from Alki Beach. They spin some new takes on some old standards from the kitchen. Great selection of Margaritas and sipping tequilas.
158 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Cactus Alki Beach
2820 Alki Ave SW
158 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Our favorite Mexican style food right across from Alki Beach. They spin some new takes on some old standards from the kitchen. Great selection of Margaritas and sipping tequilas.
Delicious Italian dishes and pizza nearby. This intimate restaurant does not deliver. It's a short bus ride or drive away. Stop next door at Starbucks for a post dinner espresso.
Abbondanza
6503 California Ave SW
Delicious Italian dishes and pizza nearby. This intimate restaurant does not deliver. It's a short bus ride or drive away. Stop next door at Starbucks for a post dinner espresso.
Our West Seattle branch of excellent gourmet pizza. They rewrote the pizza recipe in Seattle. They don't deliver to our neighborhood though.
229 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Pagliacci Pizza
1614 W Dravus St
229 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Our West Seattle branch of excellent gourmet pizza. They rewrote the pizza recipe in Seattle. They don't deliver to our neighborhood though.
An intimate neighborhood pub with a semi sophisticated vibe. Just a short walk away for some tasty beer, wine, and dinner. I mean Kale chips on 35th Ave SW?!?!?
46 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Locöl Barley & Vine
7902 35th Ave SW
46 (рекомендации местных жителей)
An intimate neighborhood pub with a semi sophisticated vibe. Just a short walk away for some tasty beer, wine, and dinner. I mean Kale chips on 35th Ave SW?!?!?
The closest Starbucks drive thru for a quick cup on the go.
550 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Starbucks
1912 Pike Pl
550 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The closest Starbucks drive thru for a quick cup on the go.
The best Thai food in West Seattle - some would say all of Seattle! Be prepared to wait, almost all the time. It’s that good!
119 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Buddha Ruksa
3520 SW Genesee St
119 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The best Thai food in West Seattle - some would say all of Seattle! Be prepared to wait, almost all the time. It’s that good!
Great seafood restaurant to celebrate special events like anniversaries and birthdays, with killer views of the Seattle skyline.
207 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Salty's on Alki Beach
1936 Harbor Ave SW
207 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Great seafood restaurant to celebrate special events like anniversaries and birthdays, with killer views of the Seattle skyline.
4233 SW Alaska St
4233 Southwest Alaska Street
Joe's jumps at breakfast, lunch and dinner daily with a tasty menu of updated American classics.
95 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Endolyne Joe's
9261 45th Ave SW
95 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Joe's jumps at breakfast, lunch and dinner daily with a tasty menu of updated American classics.
Local cafe, known for breakfast and brunch. Down to earth environment.
36 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Birdhouse
3507 SW Henderson St
36 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Local cafe, known for breakfast and brunch. Down to earth environment.
Great pastries and donuts. Nice local hangout for baked goods.
26 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Original Bakery
9253 45th Ave SW
26 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Great pastries and donuts. Nice local hangout for baked goods.
Nice local Mexican restaurant, great salsa!
Guadalajara
9214 45th Ave SW
Nice local Mexican restaurant, great salsa!
The latest Starbucks Reserve store, featuring its new Prince Italian bakery, is featured at the base of the Starbucks HQ building. They serve an exotic mix of coffees, hard drinks, beer, wine and pastries - check it out!
11 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Starbucks Reserve
2401 Utah Ave S
11 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The latest Starbucks Reserve store, featuring its new Prince Italian bakery, is featured at the base of the Starbucks HQ building. They serve an exotic mix of coffees, hard drinks, beer, wine and pastries - check it out!
They serve the best steaks in West Seattle. They have respectable seafood as well. Their Vegetarian Platter is killer, but be warned it’s battered and fried!
83 (рекомендации местных жителей)
JaK's Grill
4548 California Ave SW
83 (рекомендации местных жителей)
They serve the best steaks in West Seattle. They have respectable seafood as well. Their Vegetarian Platter is killer, but be warned it’s battered and fried!

Essentials

Our favorite place to buy groceries. We finally got one in our "burg" last year. You can get easy to prepare or already prepared gourmet foods and produce at the best prices.
226 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Trader Joe's
4545 Fauntleroy Way SW
226 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Our favorite place to buy groceries. We finally got one in our "burg" last year. You can get easy to prepare or already prepared gourmet foods and produce at the best prices.

Getting Around

You can take a bus or drive down to Seahurst Park and take the Water Taxi to Downtown Seattle. Great way to see Elliott Bay and not have to worry about parking downtown.
68 (рекомендации местных жителей)
West Seattle station
801 Alaskan Way
68 (рекомендации местных жителей)
You can take a bus or drive down to Seahurst Park and take the Water Taxi to Downtown Seattle. Great way to see Elliott Bay and not have to worry about parking downtown.
Hop on over to Vashon Island from the Ferry
43 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
43 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Hop on over to Vashon Island from the Ferry

Parks & Nature

This is where Downtown and south people got to the beach. It can get crazy busy and crowded on a beautiful Spring or Autumn Weekend or any summer day. The beach full of sand and volley ball courts.
22 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Alki Beach Dog
22 (рекомендации местных жителей)
This is where Downtown and south people got to the beach. It can get crazy busy and crowded on a beautiful Spring or Autumn Weekend or any summer day. The beach full of sand and volley ball courts.
Fun activities for kids; swing sets, a jungle gym etc to keep restless kids happy and lots of shade, picnic benches and more.
389 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Линкольн Парк
801 S 37th St
389 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Fun activities for kids; swing sets, a jungle gym etc to keep restless kids happy and lots of shade, picnic benches and more.
Great trail for walking along the beach
Driftwood Sculpture Walk, Lincoln Park, West Seattle
7398 Beach Dr SW
Great trail for walking along the beach
This is a super convenient cut through stairs that takes you right down to Lincoln Park - note there are quite a few stairs so consider it as part of your exercise!
Thistle Street Stairs
8261 Northrop Pl SW
This is a super convenient cut through stairs that takes you right down to Lincoln Park - note there are quite a few stairs so consider it as part of your exercise!

Shopping

Great shop that's heavy on design to buy hip household items and gifts.
18 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Click! Design That Fits
4540 California Ave SW
18 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Great shop that's heavy on design to buy hip household items and gifts.
Excellent store for art supplies, framing, greeting cards, and unusual and seasonal gifts. Stop next door at Bakery Nouveau for a delicious pastry.
20 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Northwest Art & Frame
4733 California Ave SW
20 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Excellent store for art supplies, framing, greeting cards, and unusual and seasonal gifts. Stop next door at Bakery Nouveau for a delicious pastry.
Our local version of a shopping mall. You can get everything you need in one area; pharmacy, grocery, hair salon, household goods, clothing, furniture, pizza, and more. It's not fancy but it's close.
66 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Westwood Village
2600 SW Barton St
66 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Our local version of a shopping mall. You can get everything you need in one area; pharmacy, grocery, hair salon, household goods, clothing, furniture, pizza, and more. It's not fancy but it's close.

Drinks & Nightlife

Our local brew pub in the Alaska Junction. Are looking for crafted microbrews and a burger? This is for you.
62 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Elliott Bay Brewery & Pub
4720 California Ave SW
62 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Our local brew pub in the Alaska Junction. Are looking for crafted microbrews and a burger? This is for you.
44 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Westy Sports & Spirits
7908 35th Ave SW
44 (рекомендации местных жителей)

Everything Else

Produce, produce, and more produce! A 15 minute walk or short drive for rows of seasonal fruits, vegetables, and much more.
Tony's Market
9050 35th Ave SW
Produce, produce, and more produce! A 15 minute walk or short drive for rows of seasonal fruits, vegetables, and much more.
If you're staying on a Sunday, this is a great Farmers Market year round. All types of seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, and local fare.
80 (рекомендации местных жителей)
West Seattle Farmers Market
California Avenue Southwest
80 (рекомендации местных жителей)
If you're staying on a Sunday, this is a great Farmers Market year round. All types of seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, and local fare.