Guidebook for Elmwood House

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Guidebook for Elmwood House

Essentials

Neighborhood grocery store with amazing wine selection. Located on Lake Washington for a quick stop for picnic makings. Enjoy the local beaches for swimming, bicycling, paddle board rentals.
70 residents recomanen
Leschi Park
201 Lakeside Ave S
70 residents recomanen
Neighborhood grocery store with amazing wine selection. Located on Lake Washington for a quick stop for picnic makings. Enjoy the local beaches for swimming, bicycling, paddle board rentals.
Closest grocery store - good selection. Free parking lot with purchase.
14 residents recomanen
Amazon Fresh
2301 S Jackson St
14 residents recomanen
Closest grocery store - good selection. Free parking lot with purchase.
Closest Starbucks from house and along Lake Washington. Great outdoor seating, beautiful location.
550 residents recomanen
Starbucks
1912 Pike Pl
550 residents recomanen
Closest Starbucks from house and along Lake Washington. Great outdoor seating, beautiful location.
A short walk in the neighborhood to the 31st Ave Ridge leads you here. High quality espresso and bakery items. Local too.
Mica's Sweet Coffee
1368 31st Ave S
A short walk in the neighborhood to the 31st Ave Ridge leads you here. High quality espresso and bakery items. Local too.
Amazing baked goods and espresso.
25 residents recomanen
Temple Pastries
2524 S Jackson St
25 residents recomanen
Amazing baked goods and espresso.

Sightseeing

2310 residents recomanen
Mercat de Pike Place
1531 Western Ave
2310 residents recomanen
1748 residents recomanen
Aguja de l'Espai
400 Broad St
1748 residents recomanen
128 residents recomanen
Observatori Sky View Columbia Center
700 4th Ave
128 residents recomanen
386 residents recomanen
Camp Lumen
800 Occidental Ave S
386 residents recomanen
285 residents recomanen
Bill Speidel's Underground Tour
614 1st Ave
285 residents recomanen
This park offers a stunning view of the downtown seattle skyline across the water. Continue on California Way to Alki beach for more views and a great selection of restaurants and waterfront activities.
33 residents recomanen
Parc Hamilton Viewpoint
1120 California Way SW
33 residents recomanen
This park offers a stunning view of the downtown seattle skyline across the water. Continue on California Way to Alki beach for more views and a great selection of restaurants and waterfront activities.
Not to miss - local chocolatier. Gray salt caramels are amazing.
20 residents recomanen
Fran's Chocolates - Downtown
1325 1st Ave
20 residents recomanen
Not to miss - local chocolatier. Gray salt caramels are amazing.
Close to downtown, easily walk between the two. Huge Starbucks with extended menu food and lots of comfortable seating. Unique Starbucks experience. Good restaurants nearby. Try Terra Plata or Mamnoon.
425 residents recomanen
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
1124 Pike St
425 residents recomanen
Close to downtown, easily walk between the two. Huge Starbucks with extended menu food and lots of comfortable seating. Unique Starbucks experience. Good restaurants nearby. Try Terra Plata or Mamnoon.
The BEST Greek yoghurt! Must try in Pike Place Market.
30 residents recomanen
Ellenos Real Greek Yogurt
5707 Airport Way S
30 residents recomanen
The BEST Greek yoghurt! Must try in Pike Place Market.
Local artist of international fame. Beautiful to walk through.
723 residents recomanen
Jardí i Vidre de Chihuly
305 Harrison St
723 residents recomanen
Local artist of international fame. Beautiful to walk through.
Beautiful flat walking path along waterfront with sculptures. Eat at fancy restaurant, Aqua, nearby to extend your visit.
653 residents recomanen
Parc de l'escultura olímpica
2901 Western Ave
653 residents recomanen
Beautiful flat walking path along waterfront with sculptures. Eat at fancy restaurant, Aqua, nearby to extend your visit.

Parks & Nature

43 residents recomanen
Madrona Beach
853 Lake Washington Blvd
43 residents recomanen
Walking distance from house. Playground for young children, tennis courts, access to bike trails
16 residents recomanen
Sam Smith Park
1400 Martin Luther King Jr Way S
16 residents recomanen
Walking distance from house. Playground for young children, tennis courts, access to bike trails

Food Scene

Good Italian flat-crust style pizza adjacent to Mt Baker Park, access to playground area and Lake Washington.
98 residents recomanen
Mioposto Pizzeria
3601 S McClellan St
98 residents recomanen
Good Italian flat-crust style pizza adjacent to Mt Baker Park, access to playground area and Lake Washington.
Burger place, walking distance.
73 residents recomanen
Heyday
1372 31st Ave S
73 residents recomanen
Burger place, walking distance.
Walking distance from house
83 residents recomanen
WOOD SHOP BBQ
2513 S Jackson St
83 residents recomanen
Walking distance from house
This is a great spot to buy fish but also poke (Hawaiian style fish, rice, and seaweed salad)! Go for lunch, eat in or take out.
47 residents recomanen
Seattle Fish Guys
411 23rd Ave S
47 residents recomanen
This is a great spot to buy fish but also poke (Hawaiian style fish, rice, and seaweed salad)! Go for lunch, eat in or take out.
Breakfast/brunch spot or alternatively just hit the bar in front for pastries and espresso.
113 residents recomanen
Hi-Spot Cafe
1410 34th Ave
113 residents recomanen
Breakfast/brunch spot or alternatively just hit the bar in front for pastries and espresso.
Great espresso & pastries.
25 residents recomanen
Temple Pastries
2524 S Jackson St
25 residents recomanen
Great espresso & pastries.
Close to the house
57 residents recomanen
Reckless Noodle House and Cocktails
2519 S Jackson St
57 residents recomanen
Close to the house
Take out only - Local fried chicken joint! Get the spicy. Must stop for Oprah and the Obamas. Great for a picnic.
181 residents recomanen
Ezell's Famous Chicken
501 E Jefferson St
181 residents recomanen
Take out only - Local fried chicken joint! Get the spicy. Must stop for Oprah and the Obamas. Great for a picnic.
Casual Vietnamese food, upbeat lively atmosphere.
237 residents recomanen
Ba Bar Restaurant
550 12th Avenue
237 residents recomanen
Casual Vietnamese food, upbeat lively atmosphere.
Take out dim sum or dine in. Close to drive or Uber.
41 residents recomanen
Harbor City Restaurant
707 S King St
41 residents recomanen
Take out dim sum or dine in. Close to drive or Uber.
Upscale Vietnamese, dim sum on weekend brunch too. Great drinks.
115 residents recomanen
Monsoon Seattle
615 19th Ave E
115 residents recomanen
Upscale Vietnamese, dim sum on weekend brunch too. Great drinks.
Amazing farm to table food and great outdoor seating on the roof.
91 residents recomanen
Terra Plata
1501 Melrose Ave
91 residents recomanen
Amazing farm to table food and great outdoor seating on the roof.
Delicious food. Great take out window for lunch.
116 residents recomanen
Mamnoon
1508 Melrose Ave
116 residents recomanen
Delicious food. Great take out window for lunch.
Great pho, casual, comfortable place. Close to drive or Uber.
37 residents recomanen
Pho Bac Súp Shop
1240 S Jackson St
37 residents recomanen
Great pho, casual, comfortable place. Close to drive or Uber.
Vegetarian place. Great food. Awesome brunch.
150 residents recomanen
Cafe Flora
2901 E Madison St
150 residents recomanen
Vegetarian place. Great food. Awesome brunch.
Close to the house.
Jackson’s Catfish Corner
2218 South Jackson Street
Close to the house.
Nice spot along Lake Washington for relaxing, casual food. Close to house by Uber or car.
90 residents recomanen
Meet the Moon
120 Lakeside Ave
90 residents recomanen
Nice spot along Lake Washington for relaxing, casual food. Close to house by Uber or car.
Amazing food and setting in Pike Place Market
40 residents recomanen
Cafe Campagne
1600 Post Alley
40 residents recomanen
Amazing food and setting in Pike Place Market
Great food when in downtown Seattle.
135 residents recomanen
Purple Cafe and Wine Bar
1225 4th Avenue
135 residents recomanen
Great food when in downtown Seattle.
Upscale! Amazing fish. Beautiful setting with views of Olympic Mountains and Mount Rainier on a clear day. Big outdoor seating area on waterfront.
37 residents recomanen
AQUA by El Gaucho
2801 Alaskan Way
37 residents recomanen
Upscale! Amazing fish. Beautiful setting with views of Olympic Mountains and Mount Rainier on a clear day. Big outdoor seating area on waterfront.
Great place to sit if you’re at Pike Place Market.
23 residents recomanen
Old Stove Brewery
1901 Western Ave
23 residents recomanen
Great place to sit if you’re at Pike Place Market.
Great food along ship canal cut, rent a paddle board or kayak and see the floating homes here too.
168 residents recomanen
Agua Verde Paddle Club
1307 NE Boat St
168 residents recomanen
Great food along ship canal cut, rent a paddle board or kayak and see the floating homes here too.
Great rooftop dining and bar scene.
63 residents recomanen
MBar
400 Fairview Ave N
63 residents recomanen
Great rooftop dining and bar scene.
Great spot for coffee & pastries, brunch, lunch. Located in Seattle’s old hipster neighborhood. Great bookstore, Elliot Bay, next door.
184 residents recomanen
Oddfellows Café + Bar
1525 10th Ave
184 residents recomanen
Great spot for coffee & pastries, brunch, lunch. Located in Seattle’s old hipster neighborhood. Great bookstore, Elliot Bay, next door.

Airport to House Recommended Transportation

Bus Station across the street from the Mount Baker Light Rail Station.
23 residents recomanen
Rainier Ave S & Mt Baker TC station
23 residents recomanen
Bus Station across the street from the Mount Baker Light Rail Station.
Rapid Transit from Sea-tac International Airport. Get off at Mt Baker Station, 10 minutes from Elmwood House.
20 residents recomanen
SeaTac Light Rail Station
20 residents recomanen
Rapid Transit from Sea-tac International Airport. Get off at Mt Baker Station, 10 minutes from Elmwood House.
Light rail station closest stop to house. Quick uber or bus ride from here (under 10 min).
43 residents recomanen
Mount Baker station
43 residents recomanen
Light rail station closest stop to house. Quick uber or bus ride from here (under 10 min).

Local Coffee Culture

In Pike/Pine neighborhood. Fancy, unique Starbucks roasting
425 residents recomanen
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
1124 Pike St
425 residents recomanen
In Pike/Pine neighborhood. Fancy, unique Starbucks roasting
Established in 1988! A local institution. Smooth sweet espresso.
155 residents recomanen
Espresso Vivace
532 Broadway E
155 residents recomanen
Established in 1988! A local institution. Smooth sweet espresso.
Great espresso and wifi for remote working.
106 residents recomanen
Caffé Vita Coffee Roasting
1005 E Pike St
106 residents recomanen
Great espresso and wifi for remote working.
In Pioneer Square, Occidental - great stop, also has gelato, and paninis.
89 residents recomanen
Caffe Umbria
1201 Westlake Ave N
89 residents recomanen
In Pioneer Square, Occidental - great stop, also has gelato, and paninis.

Happy Hour

Excellent food and great happy hour menu & prices. Dinner here also recommended.
Cinque Terre Ristorante
2001 Westlake Ave
Amazing handmade pastas, good happy hour menu, great atmosphere. Good for dinner as well.
51 residents recomanen
Rione XIII
401 15th Ave E
51 residents recomanen
Amazing handmade pastas, good happy hour menu, great atmosphere. Good for dinner as well.