Guidebook for Seattle
Drinks & Nightlife
This is our favorite bar in all of Seattle and we are lucky to have it so close. There are couches in addition to pub tables. You can watch sports, play darts, foosball or shuffleboard!
77 locals recommend
Beveridge Place Pub
6413 California Ave SWThis is our favorite bar in all of Seattle and we are lucky to have it so close. There are couches in addition to pub tables. You can watch sports, play darts, foosball or shuffleboard!
Shadowland
4458 California Ave SWHead here for some live music.
They have the best beer in all Seattle and are the #1 selling microbrewery in WA! You can stop in for a free tasting. Their tour on Saturdays are also great.
62 locals recommend
Georgetown Brewing Co
5200 Denver Ave SThey have the best beer in all Seattle and are the #1 selling microbrewery in WA! You can stop in for a free tasting. Their tour on Saturdays are also great.
Great neighborhood bar, and their food is pretty tasty.
44 locals recommend
The Westy Sports & Spirits
7908 35th Ave SWGreat neighborhood bar, and their food is pretty tasty.
Fremont Brewing Company
1050 N 34th StBeer and outdoor seating. It is a great combination.
Good beers, good food and a nice outdoor patio. Just a little over a mile from my front door stop.
39 locals recommend
The Bridge
6301 California Ave SWGood beers, good food and a nice outdoor patio. Just a little over a mile from my front door stop.
Food Scene
They have a delicious weekend brunch. You will not be disappointed!
17 locals recommend
Fiddle Head Fine Foods & Cafe
4310 Southwest Oregon StreetThey have a delicious weekend brunch. You will not be disappointed!
Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SWTop bakery in Seattle
The sushi is amazing AND it is sustainable. Sit at the bar and you can meet Hajime, the owner.
93 locals recommend
Mashiko
4725 California Ave SWThe sushi is amazing AND it is sustainable. Sit at the bar and you can meet Hajime, the owner.
Chandler's Crabhouse
901 Fairview Ave NIf you want crab, this is the place to do it!
This place has amazing food and views. Best place to sit outside and enjoy the nice weather.
It is casual so perfect during or after a day exploring.
232 locals recommend
Marination Ma Kai
1660 Harbor Ave SWThis place has amazing food and views. Best place to sit outside and enjoy the nice weather.
It is casual so perfect during or after a day exploring.
La Rustica
4100 Beach Dr SWDelicious Italian food right on the water
The Swinery
3207 California Ave SWIndulge in a delicious pork sandwich for lunch at this butcher shop
Great for breakfast during the week. It is a popular spot and can be a bit crowded so there may be a wait.
155 locals recommend
Easy Street Records & Cafe
4559 California Ave SWGreat for breakfast during the week. It is a popular spot and can be a bit crowded so there may be a wait.
One of my favorite local pubs. They have rotating local taps and a variety of food that will sure to please everyone. No outdoor seating though.
59 locals recommend
Circa
2605 California Ave SWOne of my favorite local pubs. They have rotating local taps and a variety of food that will sure to please everyone. No outdoor seating though.
Elliott Bay Brewery & Pub
4720 California Ave SWBest burgers in West Seattle
Uneeda Burger
4302 Fremont Ave NPossibly the best burger spot in Seattle
Only open for a few hours M-F but great place to get cured meats and Italian sandwiches. Owned by the family of Mario Batali, it is popular so get there early and expect a line.
45 locals recommend
Salumi
404 Occidental Ave SOnly open for a few hours M-F but great place to get cured meats and Italian sandwiches. Owned by the family of Mario Batali, it is popular so get there early and expect a line.
C & P Coffee Company
5612 California Ave SWGreat local coffee shop
Sightseeing
A must do during your stay! You can go for a swim, kayak, stand up paddle board, play beach volleyball or relax with a picnic. The sunset over the Sound and Olympic mountains is absolutely beautiful!
60 locals recommend
Alki Beach Park Bathhouse Lawn Outdoor Event Space
2701 Alki Ave SWA must do during your stay! You can go for a swim, kayak, stand up paddle board, play beach volleyball or relax with a picnic. The sunset over the Sound and Olympic mountains is absolutely beautiful!
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveYou can't come to Seattle without visiting Pike Place
In addition to the locks, you can watch the salmon swimming upstream using the fish ladder
774 locals recommend
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StIn addition to the locks, you can watch the salmon swimming upstream using the fish ladder
Walk through the park, relax on the water or just watch the ferries leave the terminal right next door.
This is a regular on my running route.
389 locals recommend
Lincoln Park
801 S 37th StWalk through the park, relax on the water or just watch the ferries leave the terminal right next door.
This is a regular on my running route.
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdEscape within the city. Walking trails and views of the sound.
If you plan to visit the needle, I recommend making reservations for lunch. You can sit, relax and enjoy the view much better.
1748 locals recommend
Space Needle
400 Broad StIf you plan to visit the needle, I recommend making reservations for lunch. You can sit, relax and enjoy the view much better.
Pictures don't do it justice - it is a must do! Plan about an hour or a little more.
723 locals recommend
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StPictures don't do it justice - it is a must do! Plan about an hour or a little more.
You could spend several days here, so mind your time accordingly
433 locals recommend
The Museum of Flight
9404 E Marginal Way SYou could spend several days here, so mind your time accordingly
Take a ferry, escape from city life for day and enjoy the views of the Puget Sound
138 locals recommend
Bainbridge Island
Take a ferry, escape from city life for day and enjoy the views of the Puget Sound
Bring a picnic, enjoy views of Lake Union on to downtown. You can watch the seaplanes take off over the boats and kayaks.
860 locals recommend
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayBring a picnic, enjoy views of Lake Union on to downtown. You can watch the seaplanes take off over the boats and kayaks.
Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthWorth seeing and snapping a picture if you are in the area.
Shopping
If you are looking for a delicious sandwhich you can take to Alki, stop in here. They also have amazing ice cream and milkshakes.
72 locals recommend
Husky Deli & Catering & Ice Cream
4721 California Ave SWIf you are looking for a delicious sandwhich you can take to Alki, stop in here. They also have amazing ice cream and milkshakes.
Target
2800 SW Barton StIf you forgot something you need, there is a target just down the street
Watch them make cheese (They usually have samples out!) I love their flagship cheese, their cheese curds and their mac n cheese!
47 locals recommend
Beecher's Handmade Cheese
1600 Pike PlWatch them make cheese (They usually have samples out!) I love their flagship cheese, their cheese curds and their mac n cheese!
They are vegan doughnuts, but you wouldn't know it. Absolutely delicious. (Featured on the Food Network)
67 locals recommend
Mighty-O Donuts Greenlake
2110 N 55th StThey are vegan doughnuts, but you wouldn't know it. Absolutely delicious. (Featured on the Food Network)
Everything Else
Camp Long
5200 35th Ave SWIf you are looking for some running or walking trails head here
Woodinville
If you enjoy wine tasting, head to our wine country!
Come watch the Seattle Sounders (Major League Soccer Team). The energy is amazing.
386 locals recommend
Lumen Field
800 Occidental Ave SCome watch the Seattle Sounders (Major League Soccer Team). The energy is amazing.
One of the best local neighborhood farmers markets.
220 locals recommend
Ballard Sunday Farmers Market
5345 Ballard Ave NWOne of the best local neighborhood farmers markets.
Not a question on if you should go...the question is savory or sweet. I say - do both! (Expect a line).
106 locals recommend
Piroshky Piroshky
1908 Pike PlNot a question on if you should go...the question is savory or sweet. I say - do both! (Expect a line).
Essentials
West Seattle Thriftway
4201 SW Morgan StClosest market to my home
Metropolitan Market West Seattle (Admiral)
2320 42nd Ave SWLocal market, great produce