Neighborhoods
Des Moines Beach Park, Des Moines Marina, Scenic views, Places to eat and drink.
Des Moines is a cute beach town, located just 10 minutes west of our air bnb.
A small town with scenic views, and a select few places to eat and drink. Des Moines Beach Park and the Des Moines Marina are great for an afternoon picnic, watching the sunset, or taking a nice long walk. Also, along the way there is The Quarterdeck which serves a nice selection of local craft beer, wines, and coffee. Anthony’s Homeport is a great place to have a nice meal while enjoying beautiful scenery. There’s Platform park, which was recently built and provides panoramic views of the marina.
On Saturday mornings there’s a Farmers Market that runs from 10am-2pm, June thru September. If you have the chance I highly recommend checking out all the small town has to offer!
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Des Moines
Des Moines is a cute beach town, located just 10 minutes west of our air bnb.
A small town with scenic views, and a select few places to eat and drink. Des Moines Beach Park and the Des Moines Marina are great for an afternoon picnic, watching the sunset, or taking a nice long walk. Also, along the way there is The Quarterdeck which serves a nice selection of local craft beer, wines, and coffee. Anthony’s Homeport is a great place to have a nice meal while enjoying beautiful scenery. There’s Platform park, which was recently built and provides panoramic views of the marina.
On Saturday mornings there’s a Farmers Market that runs from 10am-2pm, June thru September. If you have the chance I highly recommend checking out all the small town has to offer!
Sightseeing
The jewel of Burien's park system, Seahurst Park offers a saltwater beach on Puget Sound, views of the Olympic Mountains, reservable picnic shelters and tables, a playground area, and several trails.
The park contains many natural features such as forests, streams, wetlands, and shorelines. It is a favorite for area photographers and families.
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Seahurst Park
1600 SW Seahurst Park RdThe jewel of Burien's park system, Seahurst Park offers a saltwater beach on Puget Sound, views of the Olympic Mountains, reservable picnic shelters and tables, a playground area, and several trails.
The park contains many natural features such as forests, streams, wetlands, and shorelines. It is a favorite for area photographers and families.
Food scene
Creole Soul is located in an alley on Marine View Drive in Des Moines and is a 21+ establishment. They were recently voted Best of Western Washington, and featured on King5. The following is from an article written in onlyinyourstate, "If you’ve ever been to New Orleans, you know the food there is unlike anything you’ll find in the rest of the South or even the rest of Louisiana. And while Washington does have some tasty Southern cuisine spots, it isn’t easy to find food that tastes straight out of NOLA. That’s why we’re so excited to welcome Creole Soul, a food truck turned brick-and-mortar eatery with everything from gumbo to beignets."
NIGHTLY SPECIALS
Thursdays: Crawfish Mac & Cheese
Fridays: Footlong Po’boys
Saturdays: Chicken ñ Sausage Gumbo or Chicken ñ Sausage Jambalaya
Creole Soul
22341 Marine View Drive SouthCreole Soul is located in an alley on Marine View Drive in Des Moines and is a 21+ establishment. They were recently voted Best of Western Washington, and featured on King5. The following is from an article written in onlyinyourstate, "If you’ve ever been to New Orleans, you know the food there is unlike anything you’ll find in the rest of the South or even the rest of Louisiana. And while Washington does have some tasty Southern cuisine spots, it isn’t easy to find food that tastes straight out of NOLA. That’s why we’re so excited to welcome Creole Soul, a food truck turned brick-and-mortar eatery with everything from gumbo to beignets."
NIGHTLY SPECIALS
Thursdays: Crawfish Mac & Cheese
Fridays: Footlong Po’boys
Saturdays: Chicken ñ Sausage Gumbo or Chicken ñ Sausage Jambalaya
Kent Station is a nearby shopping center, roughly 15 minutes from our air bnb that provides a wide variety of places to eat, drink, shop, or even see a movie!
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Kent Station
417 Ramsay WayKent Station is a nearby shopping center, roughly 15 minutes from our air bnb that provides a wide variety of places to eat, drink, shop, or even see a movie!
Coffee and Ice Cream
At Auntie Irene’s Cafe, you are more than just a customer, you’re treated and served as a special friend. Family-owned for over 25 years, the one and only Auntie Irene’s has been pleased to call beautiful Des Moines, WA home. Whether you’re enjoying some ice cream after a family hike on Des Moines Creek Trail, or you stop through their convenient drive-thru, you should definitely make Auntie Irene's your destination! Their indoor and outdoor space is like a second living room, so cozy and cute.
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Auntie Irene's
22504 Marine View Dr SAt Auntie Irene’s Cafe, you are more than just a customer, you’re treated and served as a special friend. Family-owned for over 25 years, the one and only Auntie Irene’s has been pleased to call beautiful Des Moines, WA home. Whether you’re enjoying some ice cream after a family hike on Des Moines Creek Trail, or you stop through their convenient drive-thru, you should definitely make Auntie Irene's your destination! Their indoor and outdoor space is like a second living room, so cozy and cute.
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Link Light Rail
Link light rail is the best way to fly past traffic and efficiently get around town! The closest light rail station to our air bnb is the Angle Lake station (10-minute drive). Link trains run every 8, 10, or 15 minutes depending on the time of day. Service is available from 5am to 1am, Monday through Saturday and from 6am to midnight on Sunday and holidays.
One-way adult fares range from $2.25 to $3.50 depending on how far you travel. You can pay by cash or card but I also highly recommend the Transit Go Ticket app, here you can set-up an account and buy tickets ahead of time on your phone.