Guidebook for Seattle
Essentials
Hilltop Red Apple
2701 Beacon Ave SGreat little grocery store for everyday things.
Getting Around
Easy access from SeaTac airport to the UW (and many things in-between) makes Beacon Hill a perfect hub for exploring the city.
Stop off in Columbia City to enjoy more restaurants and PCC (our local farmers/community grocery store)
91 locals recommend
Beacon Hill Station
Easy access from SeaTac airport to the UW (and many things in-between) makes Beacon Hill a perfect hub for exploring the city.
Stop off in Columbia City to enjoy more restaurants and PCC (our local farmers/community grocery store)
Sightseeing
The Market has always felt like the heartbeat of the city to me, and can be enjoyable in all kinds of weather. Wander the lower levels. Stop into Chin Music Press, a small publisher specializing in high-quality editions, and other unique finds. If you have kids and/or like magic, be sure to stop into the Market Magic Shop and ask the magicians if they might perform a trick or two : )
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveThe Market has always felt like the heartbeat of the city to me, and can be enjoyable in all kinds of weather. Wander the lower levels. Stop into Chin Music Press, a small publisher specializing in high-quality editions, and other unique finds. If you have kids and/or like magic, be sure to stop into the Market Magic Shop and ask the magicians if they might perform a trick or two : )
Touristy? Yes. But still a fun trip with spectacular views! To turn it into a longer adventure, leave the car at home and take light rail to Westlake Station. From there you can catch Seattle's historic Monorail to Seattle Center.
1748 locals recommend
Space Needle
400 Broad StTouristy? Yes. But still a fun trip with spectacular views! To turn it into a longer adventure, leave the car at home and take light rail to Westlake Station. From there you can catch Seattle's historic Monorail to Seattle Center.
This under-freeway sculpture makes a great backdrop for that souvenir photo. After, head down to Gasworks Park for a nice view of city or place to picnic.
583 locals recommend
Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthThis under-freeway sculpture makes a great backdrop for that souvenir photo. After, head down to Gasworks Park for a nice view of city or place to picnic.
Parks & Nature
Large park with lovely views, skatepark, playground, and paths for walking or running.
101 locals recommend
Jefferson Park
3801 Beacon Ave SLarge park with lovely views, skatepark, playground, and paths for walking or running.
My favorite view of the city with lots to do. Play on the beach, enjoy fish-n-chips, ice cream, or other yummy stops along the main strip. Alki always feels like a 'getaway' to me, though it is just a bridge away!
865 locals recommend
Alki Beach
My favorite view of the city with lots to do. Play on the beach, enjoy fish-n-chips, ice cream, or other yummy stops along the main strip. Alki always feels like a 'getaway' to me, though it is just a bridge away!
Food Scene
Award-winning restaurant serving european-northwest fusion, for a special night out. You also can't go wrong with Joule right next door.
107 locals recommend
The Whale Wins
3506 Stone Way NAward-winning restaurant serving european-northwest fusion, for a special night out. You also can't go wrong with Joule right next door.
Oyster bar serving small plates and cocktails. Be prepared to stand in line for a table, but worth the wait!
246 locals recommend
The Walrus and the Carpenter
4743 Ballard Ave NWOyster bar serving small plates and cocktails. Be prepared to stand in line for a table, but worth the wait!
OMEGA OUZERI
1529 14th AveA capitol hill favorite. Classic greek cuisine with a modern twist.
Family-friendly pizzeria with funky, vintage vibe.
17 locals recommend
Stellar Pizza, Ale, & Cocktails
5513 Airport Way SFamily-friendly pizzeria with funky, vintage vibe.
Walking distance from my place. Unusual brews with good rotating pub food menu. If you go early (4:00ish) you might be able to snag a fireside table outside.
115 locals recommend
Perihelion Brewery
2800 16th Ave SWalking distance from my place. Unusual brews with good rotating pub food menu. If you go early (4:00ish) you might be able to snag a fireside table outside.
El Quetzal
3211 Beacon Ave SWalking distance from my place. I recommend the fish tacos.
Walking distance from my place. Perfect wood-fired pizzas, small dishes (get the arugula or kale salad if they have it), and top-notch cocktails.
159 locals recommend
Bar del Corso
3057 Beacon Ave SWalking distance from my place. Perfect wood-fired pizzas, small dishes (get the arugula or kale salad if they have it), and top-notch cocktails.
A new Beacon Hill favorite with an amazing take on mediterranean fare, along with top-notch cocktails.
65 locals recommend
Homer
3013 Beacon Ave SA new Beacon Hill favorite with an amazing take on mediterranean fare, along with top-notch cocktails.
Drinks & Nightlife
Dinner and late night spot offering craft cocktails and small plates.
58 locals recommend
Damn the Weather
116 1st Ave SDinner and late night spot offering craft cocktails and small plates.
Casual, 100 year-old saloon with old-timey vibe. Serves beer on tap and pub food. Has a back room for live music, pinball, ping-pong and air hockey.
33 locals recommend
Jules Maes Saloon
5919 Airport Way SCasual, 100 year-old saloon with old-timey vibe. Serves beer on tap and pub food. Has a back room for live music, pinball, ping-pong and air hockey.
Shopping
A collective featuring vintage and mid-century furniture, collectibles, antiques, records, art, clothing, memorabilia, accessories, and more.
34 locals recommend
Fremont Vintage Mall
3419 Fremont Ave NA collective featuring vintage and mid-century furniture, collectibles, antiques, records, art, clothing, memorabilia, accessories, and more.
If vinyl is your thing, don't miss this stop, which also just so happens to be my brother's store : )
8 locals recommend
Jive Time Records
3506 Fremont Ave NIf vinyl is your thing, don't miss this stop, which also just so happens to be my brother's store : )