Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Great Coffee and Pastries. They also have a pretty awesome board game selection!
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Uptown Espresso
3845 Delridge Way SWGreat Coffee and Pastries. They also have a pretty awesome board game selection!
Retro diner with the best milkshakes and they serve mimosas too!
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Luna Park Cafe
2918 SW Avalon WayRetro diner with the best milkshakes and they serve mimosas too!
Ma'ono
4210 Southwest Admiral WayHawaiian/Fusion cuisine. Good prices and great brunch!
Fancy a steak? Make sure you make a reservation. Best steaks in West Seattle.
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JaK's Grill
4548 California Ave SWFancy a steak? Make sure you make a reservation. Best steaks in West Seattle.
Cozy restaurant, serving an acclaimed selection of sustainable seafood. No reservations needed. This place is first come, first served.
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Mashiko
4725 California Ave SWCozy restaurant, serving an acclaimed selection of sustainable seafood. No reservations needed. This place is first come, first served.
Flatbread pizzas are to die for and tapas selection is worth the hunt for parking in this Alki beach neighborhood restaurant.
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Phoenecia
4717 42nd Avenue SouthwestFlatbread pizzas are to die for and tapas selection is worth the hunt for parking in this Alki beach neighborhood restaurant.
Fantastic seasonal menu. You wont regret your experience here.
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Endolyne Joe's
9261 45th Ave SWFantastic seasonal menu. You wont regret your experience here.
Missed out on the first happy hour? Most places in Seattle have 2. This one is particularly delish.
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Mission Cantina
2325 California Ave SWMissed out on the first happy hour? Most places in Seattle have 2. This one is particularly delish.
Long Provincial Rolls are the best summer rolls in town. The marrow appetizer is succulent, and the lychee martini is to die for.
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Long Provincial Vietnamese
1901 2nd AveLong Provincial Rolls are the best summer rolls in town. The marrow appetizer is succulent, and the lychee martini is to die for.
Simply the best bakery in greater Seattle.
Located in West Seattle where the historic Blake's Bakery once stood, William and Heather Leaman continue to make history daily with one-of-a-kind creations.
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Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SWSimply the best bakery in greater Seattle.
Located in West Seattle where the historic Blake's Bakery once stood, William and Heather Leaman continue to make history daily with one-of-a-kind creations.
Best burgers and onion rings in West Seattle. This brand new eatery will leave your carnivorous appetite more than satisfied. Beer available too. Order at the counter, and eat in or take out.
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Coastline
4444 California Ave SWBest burgers and onion rings in West Seattle. This brand new eatery will leave your carnivorous appetite more than satisfied. Beer available too. Order at the counter, and eat in or take out.
Awesome little diner. You will want to go hungry, but be prepared to wait for a table on the weekends.
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Fiddle Head Fine Foods & Cafe
4310 Southwest Oregon StreetAwesome little diner. You will want to go hungry, but be prepared to wait for a table on the weekends.
Great coffee and access to the computers for those who travel light! Sometimes theres a selection of vegan pastries that are just delightful!
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Hotwire Online Coffeehouse
4410 California Ave SWGreat coffee and access to the computers for those who travel light! Sometimes theres a selection of vegan pastries that are just delightful!
Roasted chioggia beets, pistachio-herb labneh & Sea cow oysters served with fresh wasabi, & ponzu are just some of the delightful items you'll enjoy over some craft beers in this local gem.
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Dexter Brewhouse
803 Dexter Ave NRoasted chioggia beets, pistachio-herb labneh & Sea cow oysters served with fresh wasabi, & ponzu are just some of the delightful items you'll enjoy over some craft beers in this local gem.
Located in the hip and industrial district of Georgetown. A favorite Mexican eatery with the best margarita selection in town. Try the Lengua Tacos. Mouth watering.
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Fonda La Catrina
5905 Airport Way SLocated in the hip and industrial district of Georgetown. A favorite Mexican eatery with the best margarita selection in town. Try the Lengua Tacos. Mouth watering.
Great coffee & the best bubble tea in Seattle! Also serves crepes, breakfast sandwiches , & banh mi.
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Pearls Tea & Coffee
4800 Delridge Way SWGreat coffee & the best bubble tea in Seattle! Also serves crepes, breakfast sandwiches , & banh mi.
A great little mom & pop style vietnamese restaurant & really good pho & great prices!
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Pho Aroma
5605 Delridge Way SWA great little mom & pop style vietnamese restaurant & really good pho & great prices!
Could you justify a trip to Ballard just for a salsa bar? I can. Tequila and Mezcal take up half the menu. The food is mucho bueno!
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La Carta De Oaxaca
5431 Ballard Ave NWCould you justify a trip to Ballard just for a salsa bar? I can. Tequila and Mezcal take up half the menu. The food is mucho bueno!
Puerto Rican fare at it's Seattle finest. Go for the happy hour. You won't be disappointed.
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La Isla
2320 NW Market StPuerto Rican fare at it's Seattle finest. Go for the happy hour. You won't be disappointed.
Oyster happy hour? Yes, please. $1.50 each. I'll take 2 dozen.
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Ballard Annex Oyster House
5410 Ballard Ave NWOyster happy hour? Yes, please. $1.50 each. I'll take 2 dozen.
Live music and good burgers. This place is good for food and location. Just a short jaunt to the stadiums on foot!
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The J & M Cafe
201 1st Ave SLive music and good burgers. This place is good for food and location. Just a short jaunt to the stadiums on foot!
Ambiance of an English countryside? Check. Convenience of a quaint boutique? Check. Delicious brunch & bakery? Check! Go for a bustling brunch in the heart of Pioneer Square!
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The London Plane
300 Occidental Ave SAmbiance of an English countryside? Check. Convenience of a quaint boutique? Check. Delicious brunch & bakery? Check! Go for a bustling brunch in the heart of Pioneer Square!
Downtown Seattle staple; grunge diner of all grunge diners. Sit amongst the locals where celebrity musicians have frequented and been kicked out of! Tater tots for days.
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The 5 Point Cafe
415 Cedar StreetDowntown Seattle staple; grunge diner of all grunge diners. Sit amongst the locals where celebrity musicians have frequented and been kicked out of! Tater tots for days.
Brewed in house and features a fine selection of coffee from 'round the world. They do coffee tastings too.
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Victrola Coffee Roasters
310 E Pike StBrewed in house and features a fine selection of coffee from 'round the world. They do coffee tastings too.
Excellent coffee. Try a breve. You'll be most satisfied.
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Espresso Vivace
532 Broadway EExcellent coffee. Try a breve. You'll be most satisfied.
Jamjuree
509 15th Ave EFantastic Thai cuisine located on 15th in Capitol Hill.
Great Vegetarian restaurant located in the heart of Capitol Hill.
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In the Bowl
1554 E Olive WayGreat Vegetarian restaurant located in the heart of Capitol Hill.
Food truck/stand more your style? Try this Malaysian style eatery. It'll change your life.
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Kedai Makan
1449 Bellevue AveFood truck/stand more your style? Try this Malaysian style eatery. It'll change your life.
This vintage KFC building now houses Capitol Hill's best cheap Mexican fare. It's super cheap and open late!
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Rancho Bravo Tacos
1001 E Pine StThis vintage KFC building now houses Capitol Hill's best cheap Mexican fare. It's super cheap and open late!
Great Mexican inspired fare and an impressive selection of tequilas. The food here is fantastic, and the building can seem easy to miss. Worth the hunt.
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The Saint
1416 East Olive WayGreat Mexican inspired fare and an impressive selection of tequilas. The food here is fantastic, and the building can seem easy to miss. Worth the hunt.
Fancy Mexican at its finest. You might feel like dressing up. Of course it's not necessary. This is Seattle.
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Barrio Mexican Kitchen & Bar
1420 12th AveFancy Mexican at its finest. You might feel like dressing up. Of course it's not necessary. This is Seattle.
Burgers, milkshakes, and late night shenanigans. Who knows? You may just run into Mackelmore.
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Dick's Drive-In
115 Broadway EBurgers, milkshakes, and late night shenanigans. Who knows? You may just run into Mackelmore.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good burgers, cocktails, and music. There is a cover sometimes, but most days are free to enter.
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Skylark Cafe & Club
3803 Delridge Way SWGood burgers, cocktails, and music. There is a cover sometimes, but most days are free to enter.
More beer selection than you can shake a stick at. Theres a small area to drink in the store, and you can bring your own food in.
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The Beer Junction
4511 California Ave SWMore beer selection than you can shake a stick at. Theres a small area to drink in the store, and you can bring your own food in.
Stiff drinks and mid-century flare. You'll get a niche experience and some good ol' mac and cheese.
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West 5
4539 California Ave SWStiff drinks and mid-century flare. You'll get a niche experience and some good ol' mac and cheese.
Another good spot for mac and cheese. The PNW sure likes its melted fromage! A surprising gem in the White Center neighborhood. Just a short drive away!
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The Company Store
9608 16th Ave SWAnother good spot for mac and cheese. The PNW sure likes its melted fromage! A surprising gem in the White Center neighborhood. Just a short drive away!
A Seattle staple for chowder on super scenic Alki drive. Have some lunch/dinner and take a stroll on the beach.
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Duke's Seafood
2516 Alki Ave SWA Seattle staple for chowder on super scenic Alki drive. Have some lunch/dinner and take a stroll on the beach.
A neat little Hawaiian eatery overlooking the scenic views of the Seattle skyline. Located right next to the Harbor Ave Water Taxi!
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Marination Ma Kai
1660 Harbor Ave SWA neat little Hawaiian eatery overlooking the scenic views of the Seattle skyline. Located right next to the Harbor Ave Water Taxi!
Shadowland
4458 California Ave SWLove the happy hour. Waitstaff is super friendly.
CHEAP burritos that will leave you wishing you wore the stretchy pants you left in your suitcase. The essence of grunge and beach. This rock n' roll hideaway is pretty sweet. Busy spot on the weekend.
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El Chupacabra
2620 Alki Ave SWCHEAP burritos that will leave you wishing you wore the stretchy pants you left in your suitcase. The essence of grunge and beach. This rock n' roll hideaway is pretty sweet. Busy spot on the weekend.
A favorite Thai oasis. Great for dining in or take-out. Try the Crispy Garlic Chicken or substitute for tofu. You won't be disappointed.
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Buddha Ruksa
3520 SW Genesee StA favorite Thai oasis. Great for dining in or take-out. Try the Crispy Garlic Chicken or substitute for tofu. You won't be disappointed.
If you like Indian food, this place will leave your taste buds tingling. The 411- This place has a little secret. The downstairs bar is a hidden watering hole that you'd never know existed.
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Maharaja Cuisine of India
4542 California Ave SWIf you like Indian food, this place will leave your taste buds tingling. The 411- This place has a little secret. The downstairs bar is a hidden watering hole that you'd never know existed.
Another interesting treat for foodies in Georgetown. The bloody marys are to die for.
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Jules Maes Saloon
5919 Airport Way SAnother interesting treat for foodies in Georgetown. The bloody marys are to die for.
Have a hankering for a gigantic sandwich and good drinks? Check out this cycle-centric saloon for a filling treat.
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Smarty Pants
6017 Airport Way SHave a hankering for a gigantic sandwich and good drinks? Check out this cycle-centric saloon for a filling treat.
Calamari, flatbreads and good drinks. Ask for Shannon. A great spot in the heart of downtown.
Vittles Neighborhood Bistro & Bar
2330 2nd AveCalamari, flatbreads and good drinks. Ask for Shannon. A great spot in the heart of downtown.
Gastropub featuring craft cocktails with flare. Great covered outdoor seating area in the back. Its heated. AWESOME for the brisk evenings galavanting this north-ish neighborhood.
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Percy's & Co. Seattle
5233 Ballard Ave NWGastropub featuring craft cocktails with flare. Great covered outdoor seating area in the back. Its heated. AWESOME for the brisk evenings galavanting this north-ish neighborhood.
Why not? It's a vigorous nod to the obvious. Plus, the food is more than edible. Super close to stadium access.
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Damn the Weather
116 1st Ave SWhy not? It's a vigorous nod to the obvious. Plus, the food is more than edible. Super close to stadium access.
Carnivores beware. You'll love this place. No reservations folks, this popular pub is first come, first served. Sometimes with a line out the door.
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Quinn's Pub
1001 E Pike StCarnivores beware. You'll love this place. No reservations folks, this popular pub is first come, first served. Sometimes with a line out the door.
Famed bartender turned restaurateur opened this incredible little craft bar. Amazing drink selection and menu. There might have been an 11K priced cocktail in the history of Zig Zag Cafe. Intriguing!
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Zig Zag Cafe
1501 Western AveFamed bartender turned restaurateur opened this incredible little craft bar. Amazing drink selection and menu. There might have been an 11K priced cocktail in the history of Zig Zag Cafe. Intriguing!
Great hangover food, walking distance from our apartment (although, if you have a hangover, you may not want to walk)!
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Chelan Cafe
3527 Chelan Ave SWGreat hangover food, walking distance from our apartment (although, if you have a hangover, you may not want to walk)!
LGBT friendly dance club venue. Great little space. Theres a small open air veranda upstairs. Fun theme parties. Check out Menagerie on the first Friday's of the month! - Cover charge.
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Kremwerk
1809 Minor AveLGBT friendly dance club venue. Great little space. Theres a small open air veranda upstairs. Fun theme parties. Check out Menagerie on the first Friday's of the month! - Cover charge.
Sushi sushi everywhere. Find yourself in Capitol Hill? Try this place out. Closes by 9, so get there early. Worth the rush to find parking.
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Momiji
1522 12th AveSushi sushi everywhere. Find yourself in Capitol Hill? Try this place out. Closes by 9, so get there early. Worth the rush to find parking.
Fancy a PBR and a gourmet hotdog/corndog? Like a circus on a random weekday? This is the spot.
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Unicorn
1118 E Pike StFancy a PBR and a gourmet hotdog/corndog? Like a circus on a random weekday? This is the spot.
Everything Else
VAIN
5401 Ballard Ave NWHaircuts, color and a pretty cool retail boutique. Ask for Amelia!
A popular bike trail takes you through Fremont, Ballard, & Gasworks Park!
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Burke Gilman Trail
Burke-Gilman TrailA popular bike trail takes you through Fremont, Ballard, & Gasworks Park!
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayAn iconic Seattle park overlooking Lake Union!
Another hip dance club. Silent Disco night is worth a trip just to people watch while you sip on your cocktail and enjoy a civilized conversation. Cover charge here as well.
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Aston Manor
2946 1st Ave SAnother hip dance club. Silent Disco night is worth a trip just to people watch while you sip on your cocktail and enjoy a civilized conversation. Cover charge here as well.
Fantastic LGBT bar with 3 floors. Drinks served on every level, and dancing on the top! Usually a cover charge, but always a good time!
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R Place
619 E Pine StFantastic LGBT bar with 3 floors. Drinks served on every level, and dancing on the top! Usually a cover charge, but always a good time!
Fancy some Roller Derby or a Concert? This place does it all. From Summer festivities to Tattoo conventions. Just a short ride over the 99.
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KeyArena
334 1st Avenue NorthFancy some Roller Derby or a Concert? This place does it all. From Summer festivities to Tattoo conventions. Just a short ride over the 99.
Essentials
This Deli is a West Seattle legacy. With over 80 years in the Junction, they still serve some of the best homemade ice cream on the block!
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Husky Deli & Catering & Ice Cream
4721 California Ave SWThis Deli is a West Seattle legacy. With over 80 years in the Junction, they still serve some of the best homemade ice cream on the block!
Co-op natural grocery store. Located near the Admiral Junction.
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PCC Community Markets - Fremont
600 N 34th StCo-op natural grocery store. Located near the Admiral Junction.
Boutique grocery store with an amazing cheese and wine selection.
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Metropolitan Market West Seattle (Admiral)
2320 42nd Ave SWBoutique grocery store with an amazing cheese and wine selection.
Arts & Culture
Burlesque show with a craft cocktail bar. Go see Flamingo or Junk Yard. It'll have you laughing and panting at the same time!
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Can Can Culinary Cabaret
95 Pine StBurlesque show with a craft cocktail bar. Go see Flamingo or Junk Yard. It'll have you laughing and panting at the same time!
One of the best art museums in the north west!
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Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StOne of the best art museums in the north west!
Great acoustics and large dance floor. Fantastic music venue, but the drinks and bathroom line take some patience.
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Showbox
1426 1st AveGreat acoustics and large dance floor. Fantastic music venue, but the drinks and bathroom line take some patience.
Acoustics are amazing, and seating goes sky high.
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I-Paramount Theatre
911 Pine StAcoustics are amazing, and seating goes sky high.
Located in the industrial district of Sodo. Great DJ music and Dancing. Open late and has an upstairs outdoor deck with an amazing view overlooking downtown. Cover charge.
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Monkey Loft
2915 1st Ave SLocated in the industrial district of Sodo. Great DJ music and Dancing. Open late and has an upstairs outdoor deck with an amazing view overlooking downtown. Cover charge.
Best acoustics in Seattle. Listen to Dubstep or House and dance your butt off. Yes, there is a cover charge.
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Q Nightclub
1426 BroadwayBest acoustics in Seattle. Listen to Dubstep or House and dance your butt off. Yes, there is a cover charge.
Go for a drag show. See Bitch Kraft on Friday's at 9pm. A fantastic time.
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Neighbours Nightclub and Lounge
1509 BroadwayGo for a drag show. See Bitch Kraft on Friday's at 9pm. A fantastic time.
Great music venue in Ballard. Just a short 15-20 ride away!
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Tractor Tavern
5213 Ballard Ave NWGreat music venue in Ballard. Just a short 15-20 ride away!
Great Bar/Music Venue in Fremont. Awesome walkability to other cool Fremont shops and restaurants too!
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Nectar Lounge
412 N 36th StGreat Bar/Music Venue in Fremont. Awesome walkability to other cool Fremont shops and restaurants too!
In its 90th year of operation, the historic Neptune Theatre (circa 1921) has been transformed from a single screen cinema, to Seattle’s newest live performance multi-use arts venue.
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Itheater ye-Neptune
1303 NE 45th StIn its 90th year of operation, the historic Neptune Theatre (circa 1921) has been transformed from a single screen cinema, to Seattle’s newest live performance multi-use arts venue.
Great Bar/Performance venue. Smack dab in the middle of everything. Street parking only.
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LO-FI Performance Gallery
429 Eastlake Ave EGreat Bar/Performance venue. Smack dab in the middle of everything. Street parking only.
Sightseeing
A neat option for park and ride to get to your downtown experience. $4 each way per person. Maybe stop for a snack at Marination Ma Kai on your way out!
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Water Taxi Route & Harbor Ave SW station
A neat option for park and ride to get to your downtown experience. $4 each way per person. Maybe stop for a snack at Marination Ma Kai on your way out!
The best hand blown glass sculptures ever made!
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IChihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StThe best hand blown glass sculptures ever made!
Lincoln Park
801 S 37th StA beautiful beach park overlooking Puget Sound!
The best view of the Seattle skyline, hands down!
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Alki Beach Park Bathhouse Lawn Outdoor Event Space
2701 Alki Ave SWThe best view of the Seattle skyline, hands down!
Shopping
The best little record store! It's also a coffee shop and diner. Cheap eats and great music selection. The cafe is open from 7am to 3pm every day.
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Easy Street Records & Cafe
4559 California Ave SWThe best little record store! It's also a coffee shop and diner. Cheap eats and great music selection. The cafe is open from 7am to 3pm every day.
The closest shopping plaza to our apartment for all your shopping needs, with Target, Rite Aid (local drug store) QFC (local grocery store), Big 5 Sporting Goods, Bed Bath & Beyond, & Marshalls.
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Westwood Village
2600 SW Barton StThe closest shopping plaza to our apartment for all your shopping needs, with Target, Rite Aid (local drug store) QFC (local grocery store), Big 5 Sporting Goods, Bed Bath & Beyond, & Marshalls.
The first LEGAL recreational marijuana store in the PNW! Bring your photo ID. Cash or debit only.
Cannabis City
421 S Lander StThe first LEGAL recreational marijuana store in the PNW! Bring your photo ID. Cash or debit only.
Another great cannabis store!
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Seattle Cannabis Co. - Recreational Marijuana Dispensary
7266 Rainier Ave SAnother great cannabis store!