Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
This is a Seattle favorite. Expect long lines and get there early for breakfast. Simply amazing.
20 residents recomanen
The Butcher & The Baker
6412 Latona Avenue NortheastThis is a Seattle favorite. Expect long lines and get there early for breakfast. Simply amazing.
Our favorite place in Seattle for wine, cheese, coffee, tons of beer, this place is really cool. It's too far to walk but a very fun and social bar.
The Dane
8000 15th Ave NWOur favorite place in Seattle for wine, cheese, coffee, tons of beer, this place is really cool. It's too far to walk but a very fun and social bar.
Honestly, not the best food. It's just standard American Fare. But the scene is really fun! Hip, modern style restaurant right on the water. Very fun.
71 residents recomanen
Shelter Lounge
7110 East Green Lake Dr NHonestly, not the best food. It's just standard American Fare. But the scene is really fun! Hip, modern style restaurant right on the water. Very fun.
Check out the roof top deck here on a sunny day. This is the best local starbucks to head to.
100 residents recomanen
Starbucks
17039 NE Bothell WayCheck out the roof top deck here on a sunny day. This is the best local starbucks to head to.
The best food in town. This place is a hidden gem. Try the Curro Chicken. It looks like an old crappy gas station, but once inside you'll quickly find how awesome this place is. To get there walk to Green Lake Park to the walking path and turn right (counter clockwise) walk for about 5 minutes until you see the cross walk for Aurora Ave). Hit the button and it will stop the traffic. Turn left and walk another 3-4 minutes and Bongos is on your right.
74 residents recomanen
Bongos
6501 Aurora Ave NThe best food in town. This place is a hidden gem. Try the Curro Chicken. It looks like an old crappy gas station, but once inside you'll quickly find how awesome this place is. To get there walk to Green Lake Park to the walking path and turn right (counter clockwise) walk for about 5 minutes until you see the cross walk for Aurora Ave). Hit the button and it will stop the traffic. Turn left and walk another 3-4 minutes and Bongos is on your right.
Not a huge sitting area, but great for grabbing a cup of coffee, chocolate and heading into the park for a stroll.
26 residents recomanen
Chocolati
7810 East Green Lake Dr NNot a huge sitting area, but great for grabbing a cup of coffee, chocolate and heading into the park for a stroll.
Our favorite Pizza place! Order delivery, or walk there (5 min walk) for some great pizza, delicious locally crafted beer, and great local atmosphere.
12 residents recomanen
Woodlands Pizza & Public House
8314 Aurora Ave NOur favorite Pizza place! Order delivery, or walk there (5 min walk) for some great pizza, delicious locally crafted beer, and great local atmosphere.
Breakfast at Beth's.... if you want to truly feel what this city is all about. Head to Beth's. You won't leave hungry. And you'll get to experience "original Seattle" something so far off the beaten path you'll walk out stunned.
45 residents recomanen
Dante's
5300 Roosevelt Way NEBreakfast at Beth's.... if you want to truly feel what this city is all about. Head to Beth's. You won't leave hungry. And you'll get to experience "original Seattle" something so far off the beaten path you'll walk out stunned.
Thai Ocean
401 NE Ravenna BlvdFavorite local Thai Food.
Only one block away, the best chowder in Seattle. On a nice day sit out on the deck and enjoy views of the lake. My personal favorite is the Rockfish Tacos... you only need to order one because they are very big!
136 residents recomanen
Duke's Seafood
2516 Alki Ave SWOnly one block away, the best chowder in Seattle. On a nice day sit out on the deck and enjoy views of the lake. My personal favorite is the Rockfish Tacos... you only need to order one because they are very big!
The Walrus and the Carpenter
4743 Ballard Ave NWAmazing.. but long and worthwhile wait.
Great pizza! VERY local place with EXTREMELY friendly wait staff. Great for the kids too.
31 residents recomanen
Flying Squirrel Pizza
8310 5th Ave NEGreat pizza! VERY local place with EXTREMELY friendly wait staff. Great for the kids too.
Stunning views, stunning service, but very expensive. Dress up, make a reservation and treat yourself to a stunning night out. The restaurant is perched on a hill with commanding views of downtown. Simply stunning. Business casual dress or better...
129 residents recomanen
Canlis
2576 Aurora Ave NStunning views, stunning service, but very expensive. Dress up, make a reservation and treat yourself to a stunning night out. The restaurant is perched on a hill with commanding views of downtown. Simply stunning. Business casual dress or better...
Great scenery. This is a very nice restaurant and also expensive. Food is fantastic. Service is great. I would recommend making a reservation. You get a nice view of the water from just about every table.
25 residents recomanen
Six Seven restaurant
2411 Alaskan WayGreat scenery. This is a very nice restaurant and also expensive. Food is fantastic. Service is great. I would recommend making a reservation. You get a nice view of the water from just about every table.
Parks & Nature
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave NOur cities Zoo. Everything from Animals to concerts.
Play 9 holes of golf on Seattle's best par 3 golf course for as little as $8. You only need two clubs, and they rent them for a couple bucks. Very laid back scene with huge evergreen trees surrounding you. About a 15 minute walk from the house (counter clockwise on the walking path).
31 residents recomanen
Green Lake Pitch & Putt
5701 East Green Lake Way NPlay 9 holes of golf on Seattle's best par 3 golf course for as little as $8. You only need two clubs, and they rent them for a couple bucks. Very laid back scene with huge evergreen trees surrounding you. About a 15 minute walk from the house (counter clockwise on the walking path).
Awesome park! 2.8 miles all the way around it. Use the inside lanes to walk (either direction), always avoid the outside lanes (those are for bikes/wheels.) If you are on wheels, you can only travel around the lake in a counter clockwise direction.
148 residents recomanen
Parc del llac verd
7201 East Green Lake Dr NAwesome park! 2.8 miles all the way around it. Use the inside lanes to walk (either direction), always avoid the outside lanes (those are for bikes/wheels.) If you are on wheels, you can only travel around the lake in a counter clockwise direction.
Rent a kayak, stand up paddle board, paddle boat, or just grab a cup of coffee and hang out on the beach.
29 residents recomanen
Greenlake Boathouse
7351 East Green Lake Dr NRent a kayak, stand up paddle board, paddle boat, or just grab a cup of coffee and hang out on the beach.
Very cool park. Flat and easy trails that meander along bluffs over looking Elliott Bay.
756 residents recomanen
Parc Discovery
3801 Discovery Park BlvdVery cool park. Flat and easy trails that meander along bluffs over looking Elliott Bay.
One of Seattle's most iconic parks. This is a must see. You'll have a stunning view of downtown Seattle, Lake Union, and Sea Planes landing / departing for the San Juan Islands.
860 residents recomanen
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayOne of Seattle's most iconic parks. This is a must see. You'll have a stunning view of downtown Seattle, Lake Union, and Sea Planes landing / departing for the San Juan Islands.
One of our favorite hikes in the Cascades. You'll need a discover pass for the parking lot. But you can easily buy one online. It's a difficult uphill takes about 4-5 hours.
Little Si Trail
Little Si TrailOne of our favorite hikes in the Cascades. You'll need a discover pass for the parking lot. But you can easily buy one online. It's a difficult uphill takes about 4-5 hours.
Amazing hike. There are lots of difficult crossings and it's ten miles round trip. Some roads are impassable during the winter months so check conditions.
Snoqualmie Lake/Taylor River Trail #1002
Amazing hike. There are lots of difficult crossings and it's ten miles round trip. Some roads are impassable during the winter months so check conditions.
Amazing views. DO NOT GO HERE IN THE WINTER OR WHEN THERE IS ICE.
73 residents recomanen
Rattlesnake Lake
Amazing views. DO NOT GO HERE IN THE WINTER OR WHEN THERE IS ICE.
Heather Lake Trail
Heather Lake TrailAbsolutely beautiful. not a long or rigorous hike either....
OUR FAVORITE HIKE. 8 Miles of moderate incline. Great views at the top. Stop in La Conner on the way back for some local food.
55 residents recomanen
Oyster Dome Trailhead
Pacific Northwest TrailOUR FAVORITE HIKE. 8 Miles of moderate incline. Great views at the top. Stop in La Conner on the way back for some local food.
Head to deception pass park for a very light but scenic hike. Absolutely stunning area.
278 residents recomanen
Parc Estatal de Deception Pass
41229 State Route 20Head to deception pass park for a very light but scenic hike. Absolutely stunning area.
Essentials
The closest grocery store to our home.
221 residents recomanen
PCC Community Markets - Green Lake Aurora
7504 Aurora Ave NThe closest grocery store to our home.
ReachNow - Car & Ride Sharing
Car Sharing Service.
Arts & Culture
Very awesome local theater. You can walk there in less than 10 minutes. Check tickets in advance. They always sell out fast.
22 residents recomanen
Seattle Public Theater
7312 West Green Lake Dr NVery awesome local theater. You can walk there in less than 10 minutes. Check tickets in advance. They always sell out fast.
Entertainment & Activities
Very cool aviation museum encompassing all local history of the Boeing Company and more.
433 residents recomanen
El Museu del Vol
9404 E Marginal Way SVery cool aviation museum encompassing all local history of the Boeing Company and more.
The Center for Wooden Boats
1010 Valley StNeat place for learning about Seattle's History.
This is our favorite movie theater. You can order beer, wine, food, huge comfy seats, nice setting. You'll pay a little more than typical for the seat but worth it. Be careful about parking. Just pay, we always get littered with parking tickets in the area.
47 residents recomanen
AMC Seattle 10
4500 9th Ave NEThis is our favorite movie theater. You can order beer, wine, food, huge comfy seats, nice setting. You'll pay a little more than typical for the seat but worth it. Be careful about parking. Just pay, we always get littered with parking tickets in the area.
Drinks & Nightlife
Über Tavern
7517 Aurora Ave NLocal bar, local people. Amazing German beer. Pretty much perfect.
Shopping
Nortgate Mall has everything "big box" you need. Best Buy, Nordstrom's, Target, etc.
Nordstrom Northgate
401 NE Northgate WayNortgate Mall has everything "big box" you need. Best Buy, Nordstrom's, Target, etc.
Road Runner Sports
7020 Woodlawn Ave NEGreat sports store right around the corner.