Guidebook for Seattle
Essentials
PCC Community Markets - Green Lake Aurora
7504 Aurora Ave NOrganic.
Ken's Market
2400 6th Ave WHas deli bar
Sip and Ship
7511 Greenwood Ave NHave some coffee and ship a package at the same time!
Fred Meyer
915 NW 45th StLarge grocery store with mini Walmart type shopping.
Have a Heart Greenwood
300 NW 85th StLocal pot shop. Bring ID and cash.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of Seattle's premier night clubs for live acts, DJs and dancing
Nightjar
407 2nd Ave Ext SRe-bar
1114 Howell StAle, wine and cider. Also serves pub food that is pretty good. Vegans - no options - sorry.
54 residents recomanen
74th Street Ale House
7401 Greenwood Ave NAle, wine and cider. Also serves pub food that is pretty good. Vegans - no options - sorry.
Don't be afraid to go down the alleys and behind the main streets. this is where you will find cool little bars and eating spots. Take Uber - NO PARKING available almost anywhere.
251 residents recomanen
Fremont
Don't be afraid to go down the alleys and behind the main streets. this is where you will find cool little bars and eating spots. Take Uber - NO PARKING available almost anywhere.
Monkey Loft
2915 1st Ave SHouse music.
Large food plates serve good pub food. A small stage with local acts performs nightly. A real locals hangout.
Bad Albert's Tap & Grill
5100 Ballard Ave NWLarge food plates serve good pub food. A small stage with local acts performs nightly. A real locals hangout.
Various acts on two floors with outside bar area. A lot of local and large DJ acts spin here.
14 residents recomanen
Kremwerk
1809 Minor AveVarious acts on two floors with outside bar area. A lot of local and large DJ acts spin here.
One of Seattle's largest and best night clubs. Roof deck. Live acts and Djs
25 residents recomanen
Monkey Loft
2915 1st Ave SOne of Seattle's largest and best night clubs. Roof deck. Live acts and Djs
Food Scene
Go early, lines are out the door!
Pete's Eggnest
7717 Greenwood Ave NLocal spot, good home cooking.
Larsen's Bakery
8000 24th Ave NWIt's authentic Danish!
RockCreek Seafood & Spirits
4300 Fremont Ave NFresh seafood, outside seating, local hot spot.
Kidd Valley
5502 25th Ave NEGood shakes and grub like burgers, onion rings.
Our favorite on Greenwood Ave. Fabulous coffee, vibe and the sweets - oh my!
41 residents recomanen
Chocolati Café
8319 Greenwood Ave NOur favorite on Greenwood Ave. Fabulous coffee, vibe and the sweets - oh my!
Dante's
5300 Roosevelt Way NELocal spot but usually a line.
True Italian. Great gourmet pizza and other fabulous dishes in a cozy setting. Kid friendly.
34 residents recomanen
Cornuto Pizzeria
7404 Greenwood Ave NTrue Italian. Great gourmet pizza and other fabulous dishes in a cozy setting. Kid friendly.
Pho Big Bowl
2248 NW Market StInexpensive. Good sized bowls. Vegetarian options
Hecho Cantina
7314 Greenwood Ave NUpscale Mexican with amazing flavors. Menu changes often.
El Chupacabra Greenwood
6711 Greenwood Ave NFunky and hip hangout, bar and Mexican to die for.
Great for watching sports, getting together with friends and good food/drinks.
47 residents recomanen
The Lodge Sports Grille
8501 Greenwood Ave NGreat for watching sports, getting together with friends and good food/drinks.
Hummus Cafe
8420 Greenwood Ave NVegan/Vegetarian. Owned by a Greek couple.
Great atmosphere in Pike Place. Food is better than others in the market.
236 residents recomanen
The Pink Door
1919 Post AlleyGreat atmosphere in Pike Place. Food is better than others in the market.
Fish, chips, chowder, drinks, views! Always consistent and good.
188 residents recomanen
Ray's Boathouse
6049 Seaview Ave NWFish, chips, chowder, drinks, views! Always consistent and good.
Ivar's Salmon House
401 NE Northlake WayIconic fish place with views.
Amazing, and I mean amazing Samosas here. Great for a snack while cruising through the market
Saffron Spice
93 Pike StAmazing, and I mean amazing Samosas here. Great for a snack while cruising through the market
Turkish & Italian. Everything is amazing here. Especially the octopus. Go with the eggplant dishes - both are great. Make a reservation - this place gets crowded.
11 residents recomanen
The Olive and Grape
8516 Greenwood Ave NTurkish & Italian. Everything is amazing here. Especially the octopus. Go with the eggplant dishes - both are great. Make a reservation - this place gets crowded.
Fish and chips done right. Casual atmosphere. No table service. Best in the area for a lower budget without sacrificing quality.
33 residents recomanen
Spud Fish & Chips
6860 East Green Lake Way NFish and chips done right. Casual atmosphere. No table service. Best in the area for a lower budget without sacrificing quality.
Kitanda Espresso & Acai - Totem Lake
12700 NE 124th StIf you love Acai bowls go here!
We will give it 4 stars. As for their heat index count we found it to be on the mild side. But watch our for the green oil that you can get on the side - super hot! Food is fresh, great serivice and cool area to walk around.
25 residents recomanen
Jai Thai Restaurant
3423 Fremont Ave NWe will give it 4 stars. As for their heat index count we found it to be on the mild side. But watch our for the green oil that you can get on the side - super hot! Food is fresh, great serivice and cool area to walk around.
Some of the best coffee in town. Great to grab on this sidewalk bar as you shop Capitol Hill vintage stores.
51 residents recomanen
Espresso Vivace Sidewalk Bar
321 BroadwaySome of the best coffee in town. Great to grab on this sidewalk bar as you shop Capitol Hill vintage stores.
Cajun and casual. Try their bloody mary or just people watch from their large windows while you get some good grub. Went their during the day but imagine a hot spot at night.
B's Po Boy
2738 Alki Ave SWCajun and casual. Try their bloody mary or just people watch from their large windows while you get some good grub. Went their during the day but imagine a hot spot at night.
Tallulah's
Seating outdoors in a lovely neighborhood.
Nutty Squirrel Gelato - Phinney Wood
7212 Greenwood Ave NVery yummy!
Ale house with great food and good happy hour. Try the fish tacos!
10 residents recomanen
JaK's Alehouse
7900 East Green Lake Dr NAle house with great food and good happy hour. Try the fish tacos!
Low key Mexican. Counter order but has tables. Huge plates! Reasonable and good salsa bar.
55 residents recomanen
Gorditos
213 N 85th StLow key Mexican. Counter order but has tables. Huge plates! Reasonable and good salsa bar.
Little spot in the heart of Fremont. Nothing fancy just real good Thai food.
18 residents recomanen
Kwanjai Thai Cusine
469 N 36th StLittle spot in the heart of Fremont. Nothing fancy just real good Thai food.
Great Cajun menu, lively spot with bar. Brunch very popular here.
177 residents recomanen
Toulouse Petit
601 Queen Anne Ave NGreat Cajun menu, lively spot with bar. Brunch very popular here.
Small restaurant, local seafood, super fresh and primarily raw, daily changing menu. Can't go wrong here but don't go during peak hours or the wait will be long. Also other seafood restaurants in the building and a cute cozy bar too! Famous for their oysters and geoduck clam dishes. Steak tartar is amazing. Gratuity is included in check.
246 residents recomanen
The Walrus and the Carpenter
4743 Ballard Ave NWSmall restaurant, local seafood, super fresh and primarily raw, daily changing menu. Can't go wrong here but don't go during peak hours or the wait will be long. Also other seafood restaurants in the building and a cute cozy bar too! Famous for their oysters and geoduck clam dishes. Steak tartar is amazing. Gratuity is included in check.
Amazing food in a cozy and funky local Italian spot. Can't go wrong with any dish here!
47 residents recomanen
Bizzarro Italian Cafe
1307 N 46th StAmazing food in a cozy and funky local Italian spot. Can't go wrong with any dish here!
Gourmet burgers with high quality meat. Everything you could imagine a great burger should be. A super popular spot but lines go fast.
128 residents recomanen
Uneeda Burger
4302 Fremont Ave NGourmet burgers with high quality meat. Everything you could imagine a great burger should be. A super popular spot but lines go fast.
Just two blocks West from our door. Great pub food and try the Gumbo!
54 residents recomanen
74th Street Ale House
7401 Greenwood Ave NJust two blocks West from our door. Great pub food and try the Gumbo!
The Pink Door
1919 Post AlleySt. Andrews Bar & Grill
7406 Aurora Ave NDuke's Seafood
2516 Alki Ave SWNutty Squirrel Gelato - Phinney Wood
7212 Greenwood Ave NVery fresh and authentic! The crab rangoon were so light - a must.
17 residents recomanen
Chef Liao Asian Fusion Cuisine
6012 Phinney Ave NVery fresh and authentic! The crab rangoon were so light - a must.
Sightseeing
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWAmazing view!
Northwest 85th Street
Northwest 85th StreetTake a drive. You will find great views and a little park by the water.
This is the best view of Seattle and the Needle be it day or night.
881 residents recomanen
Parc Kerry
211 W Highland DrThis is the best view of Seattle and the Needle be it day or night.
Great view of the sound, city and watching ferries go by. Cool beach style restaurants. Some compare this to a low key Venice Beach but I wouldn't go that far. A little different than the rest of Seattle and worth a visit. And you can build a fire on the beach here too!
865 residents recomanen
Alki Beach
Great view of the sound, city and watching ferries go by. Cool beach style restaurants. Some compare this to a low key Venice Beach but I wouldn't go that far. A little different than the rest of Seattle and worth a visit. And you can build a fire on the beach here too!
North Beach/ Blue Ridge
Beautiful neighborhood along cliffs. Worth a drive through.
Cider house, farms, countryside, lighthouse, shopping, restaurants, crafts - a charming little town, park and beach.
218 residents recomanen
Port Townsend
Cider house, farms, countryside, lighthouse, shopping, restaurants, crafts - a charming little town, park and beach.
I added this to Guidebook because EVERYONE tells me to go to this charming fishing town. Just haven't made it yet!
91 residents recomanen
La Conner
I added this to Guidebook because EVERYONE tells me to go to this charming fishing town. Just haven't made it yet!
Gorgeous scenery and famous from the movie Twilight. Get there for sunset or on a rainy, misty day. Head north and it gets even better
64 residents recomanen
La Push
Gorgeous scenery and famous from the movie Twilight. Get there for sunset or on a rainy, misty day. Head north and it gets even better
Park with memory bench next to Kurt Cobain's former home.
A small park with lovely view of Lake Washington facing West. Additional water front parks along Lake Washington Blvd and great for checking out beautiful homes and gardens in the area.
7 residents recomanen
Viretta Park
151 Lake Washington Blvd EPark with memory bench next to Kurt Cobain's former home.
A small park with lovely view of Lake Washington facing West. Additional water front parks along Lake Washington Blvd and great for checking out beautiful homes and gardens in the area.
Parc Estatal de Deception Pass
41229 State Route 20WOW!
Huge falls and very beautiful for photos, etc. But beware - quite touristy. You can hike down to the bottom though. Just make sure you are healthy enough to climb back up the STEEP trail.
505 residents recomanen
Cataractes de Snoqualmie
6501 Railroad AveHuge falls and very beautiful for photos, etc. But beware - quite touristy. You can hike down to the bottom though. Just make sure you are healthy enough to climb back up the STEEP trail.
Cute little water town with a few shops on a cozy main street. Plenty of restaurant choices. Nice stop as you drive through Whidbey Island.
82 residents recomanen
Coupeville
Cute little water town with a few shops on a cozy main street. Plenty of restaurant choices. Nice stop as you drive through Whidbey Island.
Take a drive in the valley of the Cascades just East of Seattle. Stop in at pumpkin and corn farms which usually have a country store. A great country drive.
71 residents recomanen
Snohomish
Take a drive in the valley of the Cascades just East of Seattle. Stop in at pumpkin and corn farms which usually have a country store. A great country drive.
Parks & Nature
Conservatori del parc dels voluntaris
1400 E Galer StIt's beautiful.
Parc Discovery
3801 Discovery Park BlvdHuge park with trails and views.
Woodland Park Loop
Woodland Park LoopGreat place for picnics and walks.
Lovely walk or bike ride. 2.8 miles around the lake. Rain or shine it is a must.
26 residents recomanen
Green Lake Trail
Green Lake TrailLovely walk or bike ride. 2.8 miles around the lake. Rain or shine it is a must.
Great set of stairs and trails, steep for getting you that work out you desire. nice views too!
41 residents recomanen
Golden Gardens Park Road
Golden Gardens Park RoadGreat set of stairs and trails, steep for getting you that work out you desire. nice views too!
Granite Falls
Falls, camping, hiking and tons of rivers/creeks and forests
Parc Regional de la Muntanya Cougar
18201 Southeast Cougar Mountain DriveHiking and lakes.
Cozy spot off the beaten path with view of some small falls, forest, trail and great for picnics/day trip. Not too crowded either!
Àrea Natural de Twin Falls
47600 SE 159th StCozy spot off the beaten path with view of some small falls, forest, trail and great for picnics/day trip. Not too crowded either!
Great garden also a spot used for horticulture education.
10 residents recomanen
Center for Urban Horticulture
3501 NE 41st StGreat garden also a spot used for horticulture education.
Great for a 1/2 day walk and mild hike down to the coastline. Dense forest opens up to the Puget Sound.
251 residents recomanen
Parc Carkeek
950 NW Carkeek Park RdGreat for a 1/2 day walk and mild hike down to the coastline. Dense forest opens up to the Puget Sound.
Shopping
Swansons Nursery
9701 15th Ave NWAmazing nursery.
A Bit of Taste
1301 Queen Anne Ave NTest, taste amazing oils and vinegar. Makes great gifts to take home
Upscale home goods and great kids selection. Unique finds. Fabulous candles!
9 residents recomanen
Stuhlberg's
1801 Queen Anne Ave NUpscale home goods and great kids selection. Unique finds. Fabulous candles!
Love this place! Tons of air plants, potters, plant glass etc. A plant lovers haven! A little funky too.
Indoor Sun Shoppe
160 N Canal StLove this place! Tons of air plants, potters, plant glass etc. A plant lovers haven! A little funky too.
this place is MASSIVE and has everything every garden enthusiast desires. Classes and panels too! And get a "special" coffee in the cafe - you will be amazed.
Sky Nursery
18528 Aurora Ave Nthis place is MASSIVE and has everything every garden enthusiast desires. Classes and panels too! And get a "special" coffee in the cafe - you will be amazed.
You will want to spend some time here. Tons of great selections.
41 residents recomanen
Central Market Shoreline
15505 Westminster Way NYou will want to spend some time here. Tons of great selections.
Outdoors and very cool with some local and mainstream shops.
403 residents recomanen
University Village
2623 NE University Village StOutdoors and very cool with some local and mainstream shops.
This garden center is massive! Even if you don't have the means to buy anything from the nursery, still a lovely place with a small park and petting zoo.
7 residents recomanen
Flower World
9322 196th St SEThis garden center is massive! Even if you don't have the means to buy anything from the nursery, still a lovely place with a small park and petting zoo.
Ballard Market
1400 NW 56th StLarge farmers market with good eats.
Charming garden shop with eclectic goods and just plain ole' cool for those who love plants and such.
Ravenna Gardens
2600 NE University Village StCharming garden shop with eclectic goods and just plain ole' cool for those who love plants and such.
Arts & Culture
Steinbrueck Native Gallery
2030 Western AveNative upscale gallery - amazing
Museu de la Cultura Pop
325 5th Ave NMusic exhibits
The park where Soundgarden got their name. Sounds play through towers when wind blows and many folks pay tribute to Chris Cornell here as it's make shift memorial
11 residents recomanen
A Sound Garden by Douglas Hollis
7600 Sand Point Way NEThe park where Soundgarden got their name. Sounds play through towers when wind blows and many folks pay tribute to Chris Cornell here as it's make shift memorial
A good variety of vendors in a funky neighborhood. Venture around a few blocks, other shops and good places to eat. Take a minute and walk along the canal.
134 residents recomanen
Mercat de carrer de diumenge de Fremont
3401 Evanston Ave NA good variety of vendors in a funky neighborhood. Venture around a few blocks, other shops and good places to eat. Take a minute and walk along the canal.
A brand new, modern building in Ballard. Highlights and exhibits of Scandinavia and a little about it's roots here in Seattle. If you love Vikings, history and folk lore - go here!
127 residents recomanen
Museu Nòrdic Nacional
2655 NW Market StA brand new, modern building in Ballard. Highlights and exhibits of Scandinavia and a little about it's roots here in Seattle. If you love Vikings, history and folk lore - go here!