Laura’s guidebook
Kirkland, Greater Seattle Area - my guidebook
A quick express bus drive (6 -9 AM and 3-7PM) will take you to downtown Seattle. Enjoy the duck tour and the beautiful Seattle waterfront.
The Chateau has great summer concert experiences or just go there for a free quick tour (30 minutes) including wine tasting.
5 minutes drive from the house; 15 minutes walk
http://chateaustemichelle.winerywoodinville.org
https://ticketmisters.com/chateauste/michellewinery
198 locals recommend
Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
14111 NE 145th StThe Chateau has great summer concert experiences or just go there for a free quick tour (30 minutes) including wine tasting.
5 minutes drive from the house; 15 minutes walk
http://chateaustemichelle.winerywoodinville.org
https://ticketmisters.com/chateauste/michellewinery
Enjoy a special meal with Chef Holly Smith, the cafe is 5 minutes walk from Juanita beach. In summer there will be farmer's market with music and lots of fun.
Both the Cafe and the beach is 10 -15 minutes from the house.
www.cafejuanita.com
33 locals recommend
Cafe Juanita
9702 NE 120th PlEnjoy a special meal with Chef Holly Smith, the cafe is 5 minutes walk from Juanita beach. In summer there will be farmer's market with music and lots of fun.
Both the Cafe and the beach is 10 -15 minutes from the house.
www.cafejuanita.com
Several hiking trails, from easy to difficult. Either way, enjoy a picnic by Lake Washington. Swim or just enjoy the beautiful view of Seattle.
68 locals recommend
Saint Edward State Park
14445 Juanita Dr NESeveral hiking trails, from easy to difficult. Either way, enjoy a picnic by Lake Washington. Swim or just enjoy the beautiful view of Seattle.
We moved to Seattle to enjoy the water and the seafood. You will have both by going to Pike Place. In addition you get to see the Gum Wall, the french bakery, very good coffee shop, the first Starbuck's store, and so many more.
There is a bus from Kirkland, its a 35 minuets ride or drive there and enjoy downtown Seattle shopping and dining experience.
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveWe moved to Seattle to enjoy the water and the seafood. You will have both by going to Pike Place. In addition you get to see the Gum Wall, the french bakery, very good coffee shop, the first Starbuck's store, and so many more.
There is a bus from Kirkland, its a 35 minuets ride or drive there and enjoy downtown Seattle shopping and dining experience.
A trip to Seattle is not complete without a trip to one of the islands. Take a ferry from Edmonds to Whidbey Island. Enjoy the ride and head to Langley, a small town with lots of charm.
If you come in spring, there is a TULIP festival close by. Its similar to Keukenhof garden in the Netherlands. Smaller scale, less commercial, and seasonal (April/May only).
117 locals recommend
Langley
A trip to Seattle is not complete without a trip to one of the islands. Take a ferry from Edmonds to Whidbey Island. Enjoy the ride and head to Langley, a small town with lots of charm.
If you come in spring, there is a TULIP festival close by. Its similar to Keukenhof garden in the Netherlands. Smaller scale, less commercial, and seasonal (April/May only).
Mount Rainier, head to Paradise and see the majestic Mount Rainier.
On the way there, stop at Copper Creek Inn who has the delicious blackberry butter.
607 locals recommend
Mount Rainier National Park
Mount Rainier, head to Paradise and see the majestic Mount Rainier.
On the way there, stop at Copper Creek Inn who has the delicious blackberry butter.
This is a perfect place to enjoy very good food with a view. You can enjoy the view of Lake Washington and see Seattle from the East side. Happy hour is amazing, but overall we have never been disappointed with the menu.
30 locals recommend
BeachHouse bar + grill
6023 Lake Washington Blvd NEThis is a perfect place to enjoy very good food with a view. You can enjoy the view of Lake Washington and see Seattle from the East side. Happy hour is amazing, but overall we have never been disappointed with the menu.
Downtown Kirkland is a very nice place with cute stores, very good restaurants, and Lake Washington. Our favorite places are Isarn Thai, Alanya Cafe, and Anthony's. I also like the interior stores on Park Lane.
I love the Americano coffee at the French bakery.
49 locals recommend
Kirkland
Downtown Kirkland is a very nice place with cute stores, very good restaurants, and Lake Washington. Our favorite places are Isarn Thai, Alanya Cafe, and Anthony's. I also like the interior stores on Park Lane.
I love the Americano coffee at the French bakery.
This is our favorite Mexican restaurant; they have lunch specials and the protions are big. They serve homemade tortila chips, blackbean (and garlic..yummy) , and salsa. Bonus: servers are very nice.
La Corona Mexican Restaurant
13520 100th Avenue NortheastThis is our favorite Mexican restaurant; they have lunch specials and the protions are big. They serve homemade tortila chips, blackbean (and garlic..yummy) , and salsa. Bonus: servers are very nice.