Guidebook for Seattle
Parks & Nature
Seahurst Park Playground
Beautiful secret spot on the water.
Great for walks, Summer outdoor swimming pool, and beautiful view of the Puget Sound.
389 locals recommend
Lincoln Park
801 S 37th StGreat for walks, Summer outdoor swimming pool, and beautiful view of the Puget Sound.
Alki Beach
Beach activities abound.
Feel a world away from the city. Lots of beaches, parks, and cool shops to explore. Take the West Seattle ferry to Vashon.
57 locals recommend
Vashon Island
Feel a world away from the city. Lots of beaches, parks, and cool shops to explore. Take the West Seattle ferry to Vashon.
You can park along the road and have a great sunset spot with view of some islands.
15 locals recommend
Me-Kwa-Mooks Park
4430 Beach Dr SWYou can park along the road and have a great sunset spot with view of some islands.
Shopping
A great mix of little shops, restaurants, Sunday Farmer's Market, book stores, and a little bit for everyone.
9 locals recommend
California Avenue Southwest
California Avenue SouthwestA great mix of little shops, restaurants, Sunday Farmer's Market, book stores, and a little bit for everyone.
Essentials
Fred Meyer
365 Renton Center Way SWTrader Joe's
1700 E Madison StPCC Community Markets - Burien
15840 1st Ave SQFC
2500 SW Barton StWest Seattle Thriftway
4201 SW Morgan StA bit costly, but you can find some good items.
Entertainment & Activities
Tin Room Bar
923 SW 152nd StYou can get food, drinks and watch a movie in a small theater.
21+ - Free arcade games and drinks! They also have an assortment of board games and a VR set.
24 locals recommend
Vidiot Arcade Bar
4210 SW Admiral Way21+ - Free arcade games and drinks! They also have an assortment of board games and a VR set.
Family friendly spot to purchase board games, or sit and play one with family and friends.
10 locals recommend
Meeples Games
3727 California Ave SWFamily friendly spot to purchase board games, or sit and play one with family and friends.
Admiral Theater
2343 California Ave SWA unique theater playing new releases.
West Seattle Bowl
4505 39th Ave SWBowling is fun.
Southgate Roller Rink
9646 17th Ave SWRollerskating is fun.
This is a hidden gem during the Summer. An actual outdoor pool next to the shores of the Puget Sound. When the heat rises, this is a great place to swim some laps, or take the family to open swim. Check Coleman Pool schedule.
34 locals recommend
Colman Pool
8603 Fauntleroy Way SWThis is a hidden gem during the Summer. An actual outdoor pool next to the shores of the Puget Sound. When the heat rises, this is a great place to swim some laps, or take the family to open swim. Check Coleman Pool schedule.
Parliament Tavern
4210 SW Admiral WayOne of the few places for live music in West Seattle.
Drinks & Nightlife
Dottie's Double Wide
9609 1/2 16th Ave SWCool decor, record player and tacos.
Beer, beer and more beer. Great back patio for a sunset. Attached to food options as well and family friendly.
59 locals recommend
Beer Star
9801 16th Ave SWBeer, beer and more beer. Great back patio for a sunset. Attached to food options as well and family friendly.
Drunky Two Shoes BBQ White Center
9655 16th Ave SWCan Bar
9427 17th Ave SWSightseeing
Tillicum Village
Blake IslandTake a boat trip to explore native culture.
Hamilton Viewpoint Park
1120 California Way SWLook out at Seattle and snap a picture or two.
Getting Around
Get to Vashon Island or across to Southworth to access the Olympic Peninsula.
43 locals recommend
Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
Fauntleroy Ferry TerminalGet to Vashon Island or across to Southworth to access the Olympic Peninsula.
Route 120 Bus Stop that goes directly into downtown Seattle.
Southwest 107th Street & 15th Avenue Southwest
Route 120 Bus Stop that goes directly into downtown Seattle.