West Seattle Guidebook

Kristin & Stuart
Kristin & Stuart
West Seattle Guidebook

Food scene

Seasonal fare and libations with views of the Sound.
69 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Harry's Beach House
2676 Alki Ave SW
69 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Seasonal fare and libations with views of the Sound.
Southwestern and mexican cuisine with a great cocktail menu. Good spot for brunch, lunch or dinner
158 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cactus Alki Beach
2820 Alki Ave SW
158 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Southwestern and mexican cuisine with a great cocktail menu. Good spot for brunch, lunch or dinner
Our favorite brunch and dinner spot in West Seattle for consistently great food and rotating tap.
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Circa
2605 California Ave SW
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Our favorite brunch and dinner spot in West Seattle for consistently great food and rotating tap.
West Seattle’s sweetest little Italian bistro nestled around the corner on Beach Drive.
96 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Rustica
4100 Beach Dr SW
96 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
West Seattle’s sweetest little Italian bistro nestled around the corner on Beach Drive.
Korean and Hawaiian that includes Spam sliders, kalua pork tacos, mac salad, and kimchi fried rice.
232 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marination Ma Kai
1660 Harbor Ave SW
232 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Korean and Hawaiian that includes Spam sliders, kalua pork tacos, mac salad, and kimchi fried rice.
Open-flame pizzeria and Italian kitchen with an excellent happy hour.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mioposto Pizzeria
2139 California Ave SW
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Open-flame pizzeria and Italian kitchen with an excellent happy hour.
The crispy garlic chicken from this amazing Thai restaurant is a must have.
119 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Buddha Ruksa
3520 SW Genesee St
119 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The crispy garlic chicken from this amazing Thai restaurant is a must have.
Pastry shop, chocolate maker, and lunch spot, offering sandwiches and quiches alongside a lineup of sweet delicacies.
489 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SW
489 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pastry shop, chocolate maker, and lunch spot, offering sandwiches and quiches alongside a lineup of sweet delicacies.
Upscale Italian restaurant. Reservations highly recommended. Walk in availability is typically very limited.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Il Nido
2717 61st Ave SW
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Upscale Italian restaurant. Reservations highly recommended. Walk in availability is typically very limited.
Plant-based menu and unique cocktails. Their nachos are a personal favorite.
Box Bar
Plant-based menu and unique cocktails. Their nachos are a personal favorite.
Small, West Seattle-family owned winery. The Chantelle white wine is a personal favorite. Tip: order food to-go from Box Bar located next door to enjoy with your wine.
Pine Lake Cellars
Small, West Seattle-family owned winery. The Chantelle white wine is a personal favorite. Tip: order food to-go from Box Bar located next door to enjoy with your wine.
Made-to-order dumplings & steamed buns. Get their early before it sells out!
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dumplings of Fury
4302 SW Oregon St
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Made-to-order dumplings & steamed buns. Get their early before it sells out!

Neighborhoods

This beautiful oceanfront spot is one of the most popular areas to visit when in West Seattle and it's only steps away from the cottage. Jog along the waterfront, sunbathe, play beach volleyball or explore nature in the tidepools. When the sun goes down, bring over some treats and create a little bonfire on the beach.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alki
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This beautiful oceanfront spot is one of the most popular areas to visit when in West Seattle and it's only steps away from the cottage. Jog along the waterfront, sunbathe, play beach volleyball or explore nature in the tidepools. When the sun goes down, bring over some treats and create a little bonfire on the beach.

Sightseeing

Catch a ride on the Water Taxi from West Seattle to downtown Seattle, and you will be met with ten minutes of scenic views. The Water Taxi is located approx 2.5 miles from the cottage (~10min drive / 50min walk) There is a free Water Taxi shuttle that picks up at 63rd Ave & Alki Ave SW (stop #15652) Shuttle times: https://kingcounty.gov/depts/transportation/metro/schedules-maps/route/775-fall-winter.aspx For complete details on the Water Taxi, please see here: https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/transportation/water-taxi/west-seattle.aspx
128 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Water Taxi Route & Harbor Ave SW station
128 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Catch a ride on the Water Taxi from West Seattle to downtown Seattle, and you will be met with ten minutes of scenic views. The Water Taxi is located approx 2.5 miles from the cottage (~10min drive / 50min walk) There is a free Water Taxi shuttle that picks up at 63rd Ave & Alki Ave SW (stop #15652) Shuttle times: https://kingcounty.gov/depts/transportation/metro/schedules-maps/route/775-fall-winter.aspx For complete details on the Water Taxi, please see here: https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/transportation/water-taxi/west-seattle.aspx
If you happen to be staying during open season for tours at this fully functioning lighthouse that serves off the coast at Alki Beach, be sure to stop by to learn about its history.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alki Point Lighthouse
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
If you happen to be staying during open season for tours at this fully functioning lighthouse that serves off the coast at Alki Beach, be sure to stop by to learn about its history.
Rent from a selection of pedal-crafts including Surreys (modern carriages), mountain bikes, beach cruisers, and tandems.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wheel Fun Rentals
2530 Alki Ave SW
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rent from a selection of pedal-crafts including Surreys (modern carriages), mountain bikes, beach cruisers, and tandems.
Traditional longhouse, museum and art gallery. Home to the Duwamish people, the Center serves as a tribal headquarters, education center, and meeting and ceremonial place
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center
4705 W Marginal Way SW
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Traditional longhouse, museum and art gallery. Home to the Duwamish people, the Center serves as a tribal headquarters, education center, and meeting and ceremonial place
Step inside the museum to learn more about the Duwamish Peninsula’s rich history.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Log House Museum
3003 61st Ave SW
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Step inside the museum to learn more about the Duwamish Peninsula’s rich history.
Take in the panoramic views of downtown Seattle, Elliott Bay and the Cascade Mountains, including Mt. Baker and Mt. Rainier from the gardens. Designed and built in conjunction with architects and artisans from Seattle and its sister city, Chongqing, the garden is the first in the United States to authentically represent the Sichuan style.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Seattle Chinese Garden
6000 16th Ave SW
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Take in the panoramic views of downtown Seattle, Elliott Bay and the Cascade Mountains, including Mt. Baker and Mt. Rainier from the gardens. Designed and built in conjunction with architects and artisans from Seattle and its sister city, Chongqing, the garden is the first in the United States to authentically represent the Sichuan style.
Lincoln Park is a 135 acres park in West Seattle alongside the Puget Sound. The park's attractions include forest trails, a paved walkway along the beach, athletic fields, picnic shelters, and a heated saltwater swimming pool which is open during the summer.
Lincoln Park
8011 Fauntleroy Way Southwest
Lincoln Park is a 135 acres park in West Seattle alongside the Puget Sound. The park's attractions include forest trails, a paved walkway along the beach, athletic fields, picnic shelters, and a heated saltwater swimming pool which is open during the summer.

City/town information

Vashon Island is a glimpse of what the Northwest was 30 years ago. Take a ferry from the Fauntleroy ferry dock and enjoy a day filled with exploring the island's best. Farms, wineries, farmer's market, parks and beaches await.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vashon
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vashon Island is a glimpse of what the Northwest was 30 years ago. Take a ferry from the Fauntleroy ferry dock and enjoy a day filled with exploring the island's best. Farms, wineries, farmer's market, parks and beaches await.