Guidebook for West Seattle
Food Scene
Excellent espresso and huge tea selection; beer and coolers. Home-made soups; great sandwiches. Comfy/casual tables, couches, ambiance.
21 yerel halk öneriyor
Freshy's
2735 California Ave SWExcellent espresso and huge tea selection; beer and coolers. Home-made soups; great sandwiches. Comfy/casual tables, couches, ambiance.
Authentic, delicious pho soup and entrees; relaxed ambience and excellent service.
13 yerel halk öneriyor
New Leaf Bistro
2342 California Ave SWAuthentic, delicious pho soup and entrees; relaxed ambience and excellent service.
Circa
2605 California Ave SWGood burgers and entrees; nice bar; beer samplers of local brews.
Some of our favorite breakfasts and coffee; unique breakfast dishes we haven't found anywhere else in the city; friendly owners.
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Admiral Bird
2600 California Ave SWSome of our favorite breakfasts and coffee; unique breakfast dishes we haven't found anywhere else in the city; friendly owners.
Buddha Ruksa
3520 SW Genesee StFantastic Thai cuisine. Usually need a reservation!
Bakery and cafe. Award-winning patisserie. Excellent sandwiches and pizza at the counter. Cafe tables inside and out.
489 yerel halk öneriyor
Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SWBakery and cafe. Award-winning patisserie. Excellent sandwiches and pizza at the counter. Cafe tables inside and out.
Srivilai Thai Cuisine
3247 California Ave SWOur favorites include the sweet mango rice dessert.
Banh mi to go - the baguette used for the sandwiches is excellent. If you like avocado, you might like the avocado shake.
Oh's Sandwiches
3217 California Ave SWBanh mi to go - the baguette used for the sandwiches is excellent. If you like avocado, you might like the avocado shake.
Ampersand Cafe on Alki
2536 Alki Ave SWExcellent expresso and ambience.
Informal, great fusion food. Sometimes a line, which is a good indication.
232 yerel halk öneriyor
Marination Ma Kai
1660 Harbor Ave SWInformal, great fusion food. Sometimes a line, which is a good indication.
People come from all over Seattle to shop charcuterie here. Killer sandwiches, burgers and fries.
22 yerel halk öneriyor
The Swinery
3207 California Ave SWPeople come from all over Seattle to shop charcuterie here. Killer sandwiches, burgers and fries.
Everything Else
Admiral Junction Mailing Center
3614 California Ave SWFax, mail, ship, packaging.
Alki Mail and Dispatch
4701 SW Admiral WayFax, mail, ship, packaging.
West Seattle US Post Office also includes postage and shipping self-service in the lobby.
12 yerel halk öneriyor
United States Postal Service
4412 California Ave SWWest Seattle US Post Office also includes postage and shipping self-service in the lobby.
Drinks & Nightlife
CrossFit West Seattle
3407 California Ave SWMany brews; great atmosphere and place to meet.
Nice, varied selection of draughts, pool tables, dart board, plenty of room, pet friendly, good crowd, bring in your favorite food.
77 yerel halk öneriyor
Beveridge Place Pub
6413 California Ave SWNice, varied selection of draughts, pool tables, dart board, plenty of room, pet friendly, good crowd, bring in your favorite food.
One of the largest selections of beers in the city; helpful staff when exploring all the choices. Good selection of draughts on tap. Easy place to hang out with friends.
64 yerel halk öneriyor
The Beer Junction
4511 California Ave SWOne of the largest selections of beers in the city; helpful staff when exploring all the choices. Good selection of draughts on tap. Easy place to hang out with friends.
Parks & Nature
One of the few remaining spots in the Seattle area with uncut, original forest; huge cedars and Douglas fir trees; pretty creek with cascades; car-free; about 10 minutes away from our house by foot.
Schmitz Park Creek Trail
Schmitz Park Creek TrailOne of the few remaining spots in the Seattle area with uncut, original forest; huge cedars and Douglas fir trees; pretty creek with cascades; car-free; about 10 minutes away from our house by foot.
Light sand beach; beautiful view of the sound, city and islands from the sea wall; great places to dine or get coffee; nice walk on boulevard south to the water taxi launch; fire rings on the beach.
865 yerel halk öneriyor
Alki Plajı
Light sand beach; beautiful view of the sound, city and islands from the sea wall; great places to dine or get coffee; nice walk on boulevard south to the water taxi launch; fire rings on the beach.
Interesting walking loop with outlooks over the harbor and with views of the ship yards and city. Educational postings explain the sights and the harbor activities.
32 yerel halk öneriyor
Jack Block Park
2130 Harbor Ave SWInteresting walking loop with outlooks over the harbor and with views of the ship yards and city. Educational postings explain the sights and the harbor activities.
Large, beautiful park filled with wonderful trees, trails, water-front promenade, several great play areas, summer-time salt-water pool available at scheduled times for lap or open swim.
389 yerel halk öneriyor
Lincoln Parkı
801 S 37th StLarge, beautiful park filled with wonderful trees, trails, water-front promenade, several great play areas, summer-time salt-water pool available at scheduled times for lap or open swim.
Publicly-accessible tennis courts; children's play ground; big trees including some huge, old oaks; track and play field with local soccer and ball games, wading pool in summer months.
9 yerel halk öneriyor
Hiawatha Playfield
2700 California Ave SWPublicly-accessible tennis courts; children's play ground; big trees including some huge, old oaks; track and play field with local soccer and ball games, wading pool in summer months.
A beautiful park tucked around Beach Drive from Alki point which has it all - picnic areas by the road, nature trails up the slope and tidal pools on the water front.
15 yerel halk öneriyor
Me-Kwa-Mooks Park
4430 Beach Dr SWA beautiful park tucked around Beach Drive from Alki point which has it all - picnic areas by the road, nature trails up the slope and tidal pools on the water front.
It's such a wide spread and such an extensive collection it's hard to believe this is one of Seattle's hidden gems. Usually relatively quite; a nice place for a picnic or to catch the annual kite festival or one of the other community events.
19 yerel halk öneriyor
Seattle Chinese Garden
6000 16th Ave SWIt's such a wide spread and such an extensive collection it's hard to believe this is one of Seattle's hidden gems. Usually relatively quite; a nice place for a picnic or to catch the annual kite festival or one of the other community events.
Established long ago with the goal of making a place large enough for kids to have a natural experience within the city limits. Nature center at the entrance; frequent scheduled events and guided walks. Quiet trails bordering the West Seattle golf course. Rock climbing practice areas (check with the park for terms of use); self-guided exercise routes.
31 yerel halk öneriyor
Camp Long
5200 35th Ave SWEstablished long ago with the goal of making a place large enough for kids to have a natural experience within the city limits. Nature center at the entrance; frequent scheduled events and guided walks. Quiet trails bordering the West Seattle golf course. Rock climbing practice areas (check with the park for terms of use); self-guided exercise routes.
Sightseeing
Functioning, historic light house. Check the Coast Guard Auxiliary web site for days and hours of free tours.
42 yerel halk öneriyor
Alki Point Lighthouse
Functioning, historic light house. Check the Coast Guard Auxiliary web site for days and hours of free tours.
Beautiful views of the sound; sunsets; brass sidewalk inlays of constellations.
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Beach Drive Southwest
Beach Drive SouthwestBeautiful views of the sound; sunsets; brass sidewalk inlays of constellations.
View of downtown across the harbor; used by thousands as the backdrop for portrait photos.
Belvedere Park
3600 SW Admiral WayView of downtown across the harbor; used by thousands as the backdrop for portrait photos.
Hamilton Viewpoint Park
1120 California Way SWA quiet viewpoint with nice city and harbor views.
Arts & Culture
Locally-renowned production company; visual arts venue in the lobby for double the experience.
27 yerel halk öneriyor
Arts West
4711 California Ave SWLocally-renowned production company; visual arts venue in the lobby for double the experience.
From the Southwest Seattle Historical Society web site: "Discover this gem one block from Alki Beach in a restored 1904 log building surrounded by a native plant garden.
... the museum (with restored Admiral totem pole) is a place to discover and celebrate the history of the Duwamish peninsula and the Birthplace of Seattle. "
29 yerel halk öneriyor
Log House Museum
3003 61st Ave SWFrom the Southwest Seattle Historical Society web site: "Discover this gem one block from Alki Beach in a restored 1904 log building surrounded by a native plant garden.
... the museum (with restored Admiral totem pole) is a place to discover and celebrate the history of the Duwamish peninsula and the Birthplace of Seattle. "
West Seattle Branch - The Seattle Public Library
2306 42nd Ave SWThere is an Argosy Cruises excursion from downtown to the park and cultural center on Blake Island; reservations required. The excursion includes a performance in the cultural center theater and a traditional dinner. We've been to Blake Island on the cruise and also by private boat. We've found the performance both entertaining and informative, and the park trails lovely.
21 yerel halk öneriyor
Tillicum Village
Blake IslandThere is an Argosy Cruises excursion from downtown to the park and cultural center on Blake Island; reservations required. The excursion includes a performance in the cultural center theater and a traditional dinner. We've been to Blake Island on the cruise and also by private boat. We've found the performance both entertaining and informative, and the park trails lovely.
Essentials
Bartell Drugs
1407 BroadwayDrug store, essentials, photo printing and more.
Safeway
516 1st Ave WMetropolitan Market West Seattle (Admiral)
2320 42nd Ave SW