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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Leschi Park
201 Lakeside Ave SNeighborhood 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Amazon Fresh
2301 S Jackson StClosest grocery store - good selection. Free parking lot with purchase.
Closest Starbucks from house and along Lake Washington. Great outdoor seating, beautiful location.
550 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Starbucks
1912 Pike PlClosest 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 SA short walk in the neighborhood to the 31st Ave Ridge leads you here. High quality espresso and bakery items. Local too.
Temple Pastries
2524 S Jackson StAmazing baked goods and espresso.
Sightseeing
Mercado Pike Place
1531 Western Ave
Aguja Espacial
400 Broad StSky View Observatory Columbia Center
700 4th AveEstadio Lumen
800 Occidental Ave SBill Speidel's Underground Tour
614 1st AveThis 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Hamilton Viewpoint
1120 California Way SWThis 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fran's Chocolates - Downtown
1325 1st AveNot 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
1124 Pike StClose 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ellenos Real Greek Yogurt
5707 Airport Way SThe BEST Greek yoghurt! Must try in Pike Place Market.
Local artist of international fame. Beautiful to walk through.
723 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardín y vidrio de Chihuly
305 Harrison StLocal 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de Esculturas Olímpicas
2901 Western AveBeautiful flat walking path along waterfront with sculptures. Eat at fancy restaurant, Aqua, nearby to extend your visit.
Parks & Nature
Madrona Beach
853 Lake Washington BlvdWalking distance from house. Playground for young children, tennis courts, access to bike trails
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sam Smith Park
1400 Martin Luther King Jr Way SWalking 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mioposto Pizzeria
3601 S McClellan StGood Italian flat-crust style pizza adjacent to Mt Baker Park, access to playground area and Lake Washington.
Heyday
1372 31st Ave SBurger place, walking distance.
WOOD SHOP BBQ
2513 S Jackson StWalking 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Seattle Fish Guys
411 23rd Ave SThis 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hi-Spot Cafe
1410 34th AveBreakfast/brunch spot or alternatively just hit the bar in front for pastries and espresso.
Temple Pastries
2524 S Jackson StGreat espresso & pastries.
Reckless Noodle House and Cocktails
2519 S Jackson StClose 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ezell's Famous Chicken
501 E Jefferson StTake 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ba Bar Restaurant
550 12th AvenueCasual Vietnamese food, upbeat lively atmosphere.
Take out dim sum or dine in. Close to drive or Uber.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Harbor City Restaurant
707 S King StTake out dim sum or dine in. Close to drive or Uber.
Upscale Vietnamese, dim sum on weekend brunch too. Great drinks.
115 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Monsoon Seattle
615 19th Ave EUpscale Vietnamese, dim sum on weekend brunch too. Great drinks.
Amazing farm to table food and great outdoor seating on the roof.
91 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Terra Plata
1501 Melrose AveAmazing farm to table food and great outdoor seating on the roof.
Delicious food. Great take out window for lunch.
116 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mamnoon
1508 Melrose AveDelicious food. Great take out window for lunch.
Great pho, casual, comfortable place. Close to drive or Uber.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pho Bac Súp Shop
1240 S Jackson StGreat pho, casual, comfortable place. Close to drive or Uber.
Vegetarian place. Great food. Awesome brunch.
150 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Flora
2901 E Madison StVegetarian place. Great food. Awesome brunch.
Jackson’s Catfish Corner
2218 South Jackson StreetClose to the house.
Nice spot along Lake Washington for relaxing, casual food. Close to house by Uber or car.
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Meet the Moon
120 Lakeside AveNice spot along Lake Washington for relaxing, casual food. Close to house by Uber or car.
Amazing food and setting in Pike Place Market
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Campagne
1600 Post AlleyAmazing food and setting in Pike Place Market
Great food when in downtown Seattle.
135 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Purple Cafe and Wine Bar
1225 4th AvenueGreat 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
AQUA by El Gaucho
2801 Alaskan WayUpscale! 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Old Stove Brewery
1901 Western AveGreat 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Agua Verde Paddle Club
1307 NE Boat StGreat food along ship canal cut, rent a paddle board or kayak and see the floating homes here too.
MBar
400 Fairview Ave NGreat 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oddfellows Café + Bar
1525 10th AveGreat 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rainier Ave S & Mt Baker TC station
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
SeaTac Light Rail Station
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mount Baker station
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
1124 Pike StIn Pike/Pine neighborhood. Fancy, unique Starbucks roasting
Established in 1988! A local institution. Smooth sweet espresso.
155 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Espresso Vivace
532 Broadway EEstablished in 1988! A local institution. Smooth sweet espresso.
Great espresso and wifi for remote working.
106 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Caffé Vita Coffee Roasting
1005 E Pike StGreat espresso and wifi for remote working.
In Pioneer Square, Occidental - great stop, also has gelato, and paninis.
89 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Caffe Umbria
1201 Westlake Ave NIn 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 AveAmazing handmade pastas, good happy hour menu, great atmosphere. Good for dinner as well.
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rione XIII
401 15th Ave EAmazing handmade pastas, good happy hour menu, great atmosphere. Good for dinner as well.