Guidebook for Seattle
Entertainment & Activities
Landmark movie theater only two blocks away. Reserved seating, beer/wine, chocolate popcorn.
153 locals recommend
Cinerama
2100 4th AveLandmark movie theater only two blocks away. Reserved seating, beer/wine, chocolate popcorn.
Essentials
CVS
2035 4th AveGet the basic necessities here!
CrossFit Felix
2211 5th AveDrop in for a WOD. Right across the street. Friendly box.
Urban Yoga Spa
1900 4th AveGet in a sweaty workout. Mat and towels available.
Parks & Nature
Seattle Art Museum's Sculpture Park. Check it out as you jog along the waterfront and catch views of Puget Sound.
653 locals recommend
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveSeattle Art Museum's Sculpture Park. Check it out as you jog along the waterfront and catch views of Puget Sound.
The UW Waterfront Activities Center offers rowboats/canoes for rent on Union Bay. $10/hour. Hop on the Link Lightrail to the UW/Husky Stadium station.
44 locals recommend
University of Washington Waterfront Activities Center (WAC)
3710 Montlake Blvd NEThe UW Waterfront Activities Center offers rowboats/canoes for rent on Union Bay. $10/hour. Hop on the Link Lightrail to the UW/Husky Stadium station.
Food Scene
World famous soup dumplings originally from Taiwan. Put your name down and shop while you wait for your table. Or try grabbing a seat in the bar area, usually a shorter wait.
67 locals recommend
Din Tai Fung
600 Pine StWorld famous soup dumplings originally from Taiwan. Put your name down and shop while you wait for your table. Or try grabbing a seat in the bar area, usually a shorter wait.
Great selection of French breads, pastries and desserts. A true French bakery.
35 locals recommend
La Parisienne French Bakery
2507 4th AveGreat selection of French breads, pastries and desserts. A true French bakery.
My favorite spot for espresso. Tiny iconic spot has been around for more than 30 years. CASH only.
16 locals recommend
Monorail Espresso
701 5th AveMy favorite spot for espresso. Tiny iconic spot has been around for more than 30 years. CASH only.
My favorite seafood spot. Take a Lyft/Uber to the old Swedish fishing neighborhood of Ballard. Excellent selection of oysters. No reservations-- wait in line at 4pm for happy hour.
246 locals recommend
The Walrus and the Carpenter
4743 Ballard Ave NWMy favorite seafood spot. Take a Lyft/Uber to the old Swedish fishing neighborhood of Ballard. Excellent selection of oysters. No reservations-- wait in line at 4pm for happy hour.
Lola's made-to-order doughnuts with a vanilla mascarpone cheese and a creamy cranberry sauce are the best thing — ever.
142 locals recommend
Lola
2000 B 4th AveLola's made-to-order doughnuts with a vanilla mascarpone cheese and a creamy cranberry sauce are the best thing — ever.
Drinks & Nightlife
Suite 410
410 Stewart StGreat selection of cocktails. Friendly bartenders
Family owned and operated live jazz spot since 1979. Just around the corner.
95 locals recommend
Dimitriou's Jazz Alley
2033 6th AveFamily owned and operated live jazz spot since 1979. Just around the corner.
Arts & Culture
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave NCome here to learn about Seattle's history.
Getting Around
Take the water taxi to West Seattle. If it's nice out, ride a bike and play some beach volleyball. Great views of the city skyline.
68 locals recommend
West Seattle station
801 Alaskan WayTake the water taxi to West Seattle. If it's nice out, ride a bike and play some beach volleyball. Great views of the city skyline.