Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Incredible twice-baked chocolate croissants and breakfast sandwiches. They open at 7am everyday; get there early to avoid the line!
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Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SWIncredible twice-baked chocolate croissants and breakfast sandwiches. They open at 7am everyday; get there early to avoid the line!
Alki Cafe
2726 Alki Ave SWAmazing views while eating a hearty breakfast.
Delicious casual Asian fusion with some Hawaiian flair. Try the ginger miso chicken tacos.
Views of the Seattle skyline.
Next to the water taxi. Take the free bus shuttle (for the water taxi) there and back to steer clear of traffic! The shuttle stop is around the corner!
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Marination Ma Kai
1660 Harbor Ave SWDelicious casual Asian fusion with some Hawaiian flair. Try the ginger miso chicken tacos.
Views of the Seattle skyline.
Next to the water taxi. Take the free bus shuttle (for the water taxi) there and back to steer clear of traffic! The shuttle stop is around the corner!
Mmmmmm .... upscale Mex; just saunter up the alley! Again, great views from the patio or bar area.
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Cactus Alki Beach
2820 Alki Ave SWMmmmmm .... upscale Mex; just saunter up the alley! Again, great views from the patio or bar area.
Fabulous pizza; a bit pricey but worth it. On the beach, so, yes, amazing views ...
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Pegasus Pizza & Pasta
2768 Alki Ave SWFabulous pizza; a bit pricey but worth it. On the beach, so, yes, amazing views ...
Zeeks Pizza
6459 California Ave SWDelivery from a yummy pizza joint ...
Shhhh .... secret Italian restaurant that's nestled alongside beach homes ... unless you're looking for it, you'll walk/drive right by!
Easy walk along Beach Dr from the house.
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La Rustica
4100 Beach Dr SWShhhh .... secret Italian restaurant that's nestled alongside beach homes ... unless you're looking for it, you'll walk/drive right by!
Easy walk along Beach Dr from the house.
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt
2101 Queen Anne Ave NYogurt next to Safeway.
The pupusas are amazing! Buy some homemade salsa and enjoy!
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Salvadorean Bakery
1719 SW Roxbury StThe pupusas are amazing! Buy some homemade salsa and enjoy!
Sightseeing
Hamilton Viewpoint Park
1120 California Way SWExcellent photo spot for the Seattle skyline.
Take a tour of the lighthouse. Check the website for the schedule.
http://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=130-02&category=alki-pt-lighthouse#.V2A2gLsrJhE
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Alki Point Lighthouse
Take a tour of the lighthouse. Check the website for the schedule.
http://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=130-02&category=alki-pt-lighthouse#.V2A2gLsrJhE
Arts & Culture
Below the Space Needle, don't miss Chihuly garden and glass. Get the CityPass if you're a serious tourist: http://www.citypass.com/seattle
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Chihuly Garden och Glass
305 Harrison StBelow the Space Needle, don't miss Chihuly garden and glass. Get the CityPass if you're a serious tourist: http://www.citypass.com/seattle
Parks & Nature
Great place to escape the heat; it's an amazing old-growth (mossy!!) forest inside the city limits and a very short walk from the house! One entrance is next to Alki Elementary.
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Schmitz Park
5551 SW Admiral WayGreat place to escape the heat; it's an amazing old-growth (mossy!!) forest inside the city limits and a very short walk from the house! One entrance is next to Alki Elementary.
Want to swim in a pool with unparalleled views of the Puget Sound? in saltwater? This is a short hike inside Lincoln Park; the .25 mile walk is worth it for sure.
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Colman Pool
8603 Fauntleroy Way SWWant to swim in a pool with unparalleled views of the Puget Sound? in saltwater? This is a short hike inside Lincoln Park; the .25 mile walk is worth it for sure.
Essentials
Closest full-service grocery ... has a Starbucks. There's a rooftop parking deck if the surface lot is crowded.
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Safeway
516 1st Ave WClosest full-service grocery ... has a Starbucks. There's a rooftop parking deck if the surface lot is crowded.
Gourmet grocery store with flowers and kitchen gadgets for that last-minute gift ... and they are open 24/7.
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Metropolitan Market West Seattle (Admiral)
2320 42nd Ave SWGourmet grocery store with flowers and kitchen gadgets for that last-minute gift ... and they are open 24/7.
Getting Around
Skip the car and take the water taxi to downtown! (The free shuttle stop is just around the corner from the house).
The water taxi leaves from Seacrest Park near Marination Mai-Kai
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West Seattle station
801 Alaskan WaySkip the car and take the water taxi to downtown! (The free shuttle stop is just around the corner from the house).
The water taxi leaves from Seacrest Park near Marination Mai-Kai
The free water taxi shuttle stops at the corner of 63rd and Admiral Way (next to the dark brown duplex across the alley).
http://kingcounty.gov/depts/transportation/metro/schedules-maps/775-spring-summer.aspx
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Water Taxi Route & Harbor Ave SW station
The free water taxi shuttle stops at the corner of 63rd and Admiral Way (next to the dark brown duplex across the alley).
http://kingcounty.gov/depts/transportation/metro/schedules-maps/775-spring-summer.aspx
Shopping
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveIconic ... no words ...
Target
2800 SW Barton StClosest Target
Pacific Place
600 Pine StLots of downtown shopping to be had.
Local shopping spot for that unique gift. You won't find Seattle souvenirs here though.
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Capers
4525 California Ave SWLocal shopping spot for that unique gift. You won't find Seattle souvenirs here though.