Jon's Guidebook
Food/bar/coffee scene
Punk rock-themed Mexican food (vegan and vegetarian options) with beachfront patio.
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El Chupacabra
2620 Alki Ave SWPunk rock-themed Mexican food (vegan and vegetarian options) with beachfront patio.
Spud has been a local icon since 1935; enjoy the award-winning (casual) seafood while taking in panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains, Elliott Bay and downtown Seattle.
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Alki Spud Fish & Chips
2666 Alki Ave SWSpud has been a local icon since 1935; enjoy the award-winning (casual) seafood while taking in panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains, Elliott Bay and downtown Seattle.
Former food truck turned restaurant; Hawaiian–Korean fare with sweeping views of downtown Seattle.
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Marination Ma Kai
1660 Harbor Ave SWFormer food truck turned restaurant; Hawaiian–Korean fare with sweeping views of downtown Seattle.
Serving rotating seasonal and local fare with a patio that does a credible impersonation of a Southern California surf shack. Newer restaurant that has become popular destination, especially for brunch.
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Harry's Beach House
2676 Alki Ave SWServing rotating seasonal and local fare with a patio that does a credible impersonation of a Southern California surf shack. Newer restaurant that has become popular destination, especially for brunch.
Seafood and chowder on the waterfront of Alki Beach; very popular destination.
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Duke's Seafood
2516 Alki Ave SWSeafood and chowder on the waterfront of Alki Beach; very popular destination.
Operated by Mike Easton, one of the cities most talented chefs; located in the Alki Homestead, a1904 log cabin which underwent a multiyear restoration process after a fire in 2009.
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Il Nido
2717 61st Ave SWOperated by Mike Easton, one of the cities most talented chefs; located in the Alki Homestead, a1904 log cabin which underwent a multiyear restoration process after a fire in 2009.
Seafood fare; multilevel deck, provides sweeping views of downtown Seattle and Elliott Bay. Very popular destinations.
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Salty's on Alki Beach
1936 Harbor Ave SWSeafood fare; multilevel deck, provides sweeping views of downtown Seattle and Elliott Bay. Very popular destinations.
Landmark Seattle spot, nestled on a quiet beachside corner near Alki point; very quaint and romantic. Janie and Giulio Pellegrini have built a neighborhood favorite. Ernest Italian food; the patio, compact like the dining room, drips with charm and flower boxes.
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La Rustica
4100 Beach Dr SWLandmark Seattle spot, nestled on a quiet beachside corner near Alki point; very quaint and romantic. Janie and Giulio Pellegrini have built a neighborhood favorite. Ernest Italian food; the patio, compact like the dining room, drips with charm and flower boxes.
Lebanese inspired cuisine; family owned and operated for 45 years.
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Phoenecia
4717 42nd Avenue SouthwestLebanese inspired cuisine; family owned and operated for 45 years.
Consistently rated the best bakery in Seattle. Operated by a former, world cup of baking, championship team member.
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Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SWConsistently rated the best bakery in Seattle. Operated by a former, world cup of baking, championship team member.
Kamei Japanese Restaurant
10435 California Ave SWHas been voted West Seattle’s best Japanese restaurant.
Operated by renowned Seattle chef, Brian Clevenger; Italian-inspired menu focuses on seafood, vegetables and housemaid pastas.
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Raccolto
4147 California Ave SWOperated by renowned Seattle chef, Brian Clevenger; Italian-inspired menu focuses on seafood, vegetables and housemaid pastas.
Old-school market, deli and ice cream shop.
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Husky Deli & Catering & Ice Cream
4721 California Ave SWOld-school market, deli and ice cream shop.
Dumplings of Fury
4302 SW Oregon StHandmade dumplings, noodles, bao, rice bowls, etc.
Buddha Ruksa
3520 SW Genesee StConsistently rated among best Thai food in Seattle.
Chopped brisket, shredded pork, brioche sandwich buns and burn-your-lips-off sauce.
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Pecos Pit Bar-B-Que (West Seattle)
4400 35th Avenue SouthwestChopped brisket, shredded pork, brioche sandwich buns and burn-your-lips-off sauce.
Sugarcane and desserts, bubble tea, juices and smoothies; beachfront.
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Natalie's on Alki
2532 Alki Avenue SouthwestSugarcane and desserts, bubble tea, juices and smoothies; beachfront.
Small plates hailing from Morocco and Spain, served in a softly lit, Moroccan-inspired room.
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Itto's Tapas
4160 California Ave SWSmall plates hailing from Morocco and Spain, served in a softly lit, Moroccan-inspired room.
Located in the heart of West Seattle’s Admiral district; serving the best in comfort and upscale dishes in a warm, inviting setting.
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Circa
2605 California Ave SWLocated in the heart of West Seattle’s Admiral district; serving the best in comfort and upscale dishes in a warm, inviting setting.
Award winning, single origin brews, roasted in-house, plus choice café eats in a casual setting.
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Olympia Coffee Roasting
3840 California Ave SWAward winning, single origin brews, roasted in-house, plus choice café eats in a casual setting.
Located on Alki Beach; locally roasted coffee from seven roasters. Handcrafted and freshly baked muffins, biscuits, scones and baguettes.
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Ampersand Cafe on Alki
2536 Alki Ave SWLocated on Alki Beach; locally roasted coffee from seven roasters. Handcrafted and freshly baked muffins, biscuits, scones and baguettes.
Award winning; small, local, West Seattle (Admiral District) brewery and Public House.
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The Good Society Brewery & Public House
2701 California Ave SWAward winning; small, local, West Seattle (Admiral District) brewery and Public House.
Iconic, old school record store plus a café serving American breakfasts, burgers and salads.
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Easy Street Records & Cafe
4559 California Ave SWIconic, old school record store plus a café serving American breakfasts, burgers and salads.
Box Bar
5401 California Avenue SouthwestPlant based vegan menu and unique cocktails.
Playful hang out for Chinese food favorites and cocktails plus karaoke, pinball and other games.
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New Luck Toy
5905 California Ave SWPlayful hang out for Chinese food favorites and cocktails plus karaoke, pinball and other games.
Future Primitive Beach Bar
Cactus Alki Beach
2820 Alki Ave SWCasual, Mexican cuisine and drinks
Driftwood is a new restaurant project by husband and wife team Dan and Jackie Mallahan. Located along the shores of the Puget Sound, Driftwood takes its inspiration from the surrounding region. Executive Chef Dan Mallahan aims to showcase Washington’s bountiful connection from mountain to sound, and all the wonderful ingredients that can be celebrated.
Driftwood
Driftwood is a new restaurant project by husband and wife team Dan and Jackie Mallahan. Located along the shores of the Puget Sound, Driftwood takes its inspiration from the surrounding region. Executive Chef Dan Mallahan aims to showcase Washington’s bountiful connection from mountain to sound, and all the wonderful ingredients that can be celebrated.
Banh Mi. This sliver of a store in West Seattle justifiably draws crowds for its four banh mi offerings. It is especially known for its mayonnaise and liver pate, both made fresh daily. That pate is spread lightly on the grilled pork and grilled chicken sandwiches, with a more generous layer on the “classic,” which includes sliced jambon, sliced pork roll, and dried shredded pork. Oh’s also has a wide variety of milk tea, iced tea, smoothies, and other beverages.
Oh's Sandwiches
3217 California Ave SWBanh Mi. This sliver of a store in West Seattle justifiably draws crowds for its four banh mi offerings. It is especially known for its mayonnaise and liver pate, both made fresh daily. That pate is spread lightly on the grilled pork and grilled chicken sandwiches, with a more generous layer on the “classic,” which includes sliced jambon, sliced pork roll, and dried shredded pork. Oh’s also has a wide variety of milk tea, iced tea, smoothies, and other beverages.
Portage Bay Cafe - West Seattle
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The Northwest Wine Academy was established in 2004 as the first and only working and teaching winery of its kind in Western Washington. Classes are designed for students just starting out in the wine industry, professionals who need to enhance their skills and knowledge of current trends, and enthusiasts who want to deepen their knowledge of wine.
Wine Production students pick and crush grapes and see the wines through to final production.
Sales and Marketing students prepare materials to sell the wines and also manage our tasting room’s wine events.
Food and Wine Pairing students utilize their training by selecting foods to prepare and by managing on-campus events.
Along the way, there are numerous opportunities to volunteer with wineries and at events, helping to develop contacts within the industry and to further develop relevant skills.
Classes may be taken individually, or as part of a certificate or degree program. Certificates and Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees are offered in Wine Production and Marketing & Sales of Food & Wine.
Since releasing its first vintages in 2005, the Northwest Wine Academy has consistently created award winning, student-produced wines that have received medals at numerous prestigious competitions. We produce nearly 1,000 cases of wine each year.
Northwest Wine Academy
The Northwest Wine Academy was established in 2004 as the first and only working and teaching winery of its kind in Western Washington. Classes are designed for students just starting out in the wine industry, professionals who need to enhance their skills and knowledge of current trends, and enthusiasts who want to deepen their knowledge of wine.
Wine Production students pick and crush grapes and see the wines through to final production.
Sales and Marketing students prepare materials to sell the wines and also manage our tasting room’s wine events.
Food and Wine Pairing students utilize their training by selecting foods to prepare and by managing on-campus events.
Along the way, there are numerous opportunities to volunteer with wineries and at events, helping to develop contacts within the industry and to further develop relevant skills.
Classes may be taken individually, or as part of a certificate or degree program. Certificates and Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees are offered in Wine Production and Marketing & Sales of Food & Wine.
Since releasing its first vintages in 2005, the Northwest Wine Academy has consistently created award winning, student-produced wines that have received medals at numerous prestigious competitions. We produce nearly 1,000 cases of wine each year.
In the late 1990s, a young couple new to Seattle discovered a shared love of Washington State wines. After exploring the diversity of Pacific Northwest viniculture, and attending the UC Davis Viticulture and Enology program, Ben tried his own hand at making wine. From that moment on, there was no looking back: his craft has grown from a small but passionate basement project to a flourishing boutique urban winery.
Today, Viscon Cellars is an award-winning family-owned West Seattle winery focused on small lot production, sourcing fruit from premiere Washington grape growers.
Viscon Cellars
5910 California Ave SWIn the late 1990s, a young couple new to Seattle discovered a shared love of Washington State wines. After exploring the diversity of Pacific Northwest viniculture, and attending the UC Davis Viticulture and Enology program, Ben tried his own hand at making wine. From that moment on, there was no looking back: his craft has grown from a small but passionate basement project to a flourishing boutique urban winery.
Today, Viscon Cellars is an award-winning family-owned West Seattle winery focused on small lot production, sourcing fruit from premiere Washington grape growers.
Laundry
West Seattle Coin Laundry
2338 California Ave SWHiking
A great resource for researching hikes is Washington Trails Association (wta.org).
Our absolute favorite place to hike and camp is the Olympic Peninsula. It’s a bit more of a trek to get to but well worth it. The closest destination is Lake Quinault/Quinault rainforest which is a magical place.
North Cascades National Park is also another favorite of ours, (it's the least visited National park in the US, it's got more glaciers than Glacier National Park and it's free to enter) but it's about 120 miles north of us; Hidden Lake Trail is in that area and it's pretty awesome. There are lots of other hikes in and around that park that you could find on wta's website.
Mt. Rainier is quite a bit closer but more crowded. One of our favorite hikes is Summit Lake (about 70 miles SE of us). You can also go due east, about 65 miles, and hike Snow Lake trail which is a great hike.
If you want to stay closer to us, you can go to either Cougar Mountain or Tiger Mountain, both are due east about 30-35 miles. They will be pretty crowded because they're close to the city but they're nice hikes.
Finally, as you likely saw on on our posting, we live .2 miles from Schmitz Preserve Park which is an old-growth forest; it's pretty small (50 acres) but it's really great for a daily walk.
Home of Bruun Idun, West Seattle's Troll. Lincoln Park is West Seattle's major multi-purpose park - a nose-shaped bluff on Puget Sound just north of the Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal. Switchbacks on the north and gentle trails to the south connect a mile of seawalls, rocky beaches to a bluff of grassy forests and meadows with play and picnic areas galore.
Amazingly diverse for its size, Lincoln includes 4.6 miles of walking paths, 3.9 miles of bike trails, five picnic shelters, acres of playfields, and an outdoor heated saltwater pool and bathhouse.
Lincoln Park
8011 Fauntleroy Way SouthwestHome of Bruun Idun, West Seattle's Troll. Lincoln Park is West Seattle's major multi-purpose park - a nose-shaped bluff on Puget Sound just north of the Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal. Switchbacks on the north and gentle trails to the south connect a mile of seawalls, rocky beaches to a bluff of grassy forests and meadows with play and picnic areas galore.
Amazingly diverse for its size, Lincoln includes 4.6 miles of walking paths, 3.9 miles of bike trails, five picnic shelters, acres of playfields, and an outdoor heated saltwater pool and bathhouse.
.3 miles (5 min. walk) from THC & CBD. Schmitz Park, also known as Schmitz Preserve Park, is a 53.1-acre (21.5 ha) park around 15 blocks east of Alki Point in West Seattle, Washington. It features Schmitz Park Creek and one of the last stands of old-growth forest in the city.
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Schmitz Park
5551 SW Admiral Way.3 miles (5 min. walk) from THC & CBD. Schmitz Park, also known as Schmitz Preserve Park, is a 53.1-acre (21.5 ha) park around 15 blocks east of Alki Point in West Seattle, Washington. It features Schmitz Park Creek and one of the last stands of old-growth forest in the city.
Wrapping around West Seattle's Duwamish Head, the Alki Multi-Use Trail boasts some of the best views in the Emerald City. On the east side from Seacrest Park, views expand east across Elliott Bay toward the Seattle skyline and the Cascade Range and north toward Queen Anne and Magnolia. On the western stretch, views extend across the Puget Sound to the always stunning Olympic Mountains.
Along the entire 1.9-mile stretch from Seacrest Park to Alki Beach, this broad, multi-purpose paved pathway provides opportunities to stop, rest on one of many park benches, and soak up the best of what Seattle has to offer. In total, the Alki Multi-Use Trail is 4 miles long, starting in the southeast under the West Seattle Bridge adjacent to the Nucor Steel plant, turning around Duwamish Point, and making its way southwest to Alki Point.
The Alki Point Lighthouse stands at the end of the trail, a 37-foot tall mariners navigation beacon built in 1913 that is still in use today. Because it is still operated and managed by the U.S. Coast Guard, the lighthouse is only open to the public on weekends from 1p.m. to 4 p.m. during the summer months.
Alki Trail, Seattle, WA, Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες
Wrapping around West Seattle's Duwamish Head, the Alki Multi-Use Trail boasts some of the best views in the Emerald City. On the east side from Seacrest Park, views expand east across Elliott Bay toward the Seattle skyline and the Cascade Range and north toward Queen Anne and Magnolia. On the western stretch, views extend across the Puget Sound to the always stunning Olympic Mountains.
Along the entire 1.9-mile stretch from Seacrest Park to Alki Beach, this broad, multi-purpose paved pathway provides opportunities to stop, rest on one of many park benches, and soak up the best of what Seattle has to offer. In total, the Alki Multi-Use Trail is 4 miles long, starting in the southeast under the West Seattle Bridge adjacent to the Nucor Steel plant, turning around Duwamish Point, and making its way southwest to Alki Point.
The Alki Point Lighthouse stands at the end of the trail, a 37-foot tall mariners navigation beacon built in 1913 that is still in use today. Because it is still operated and managed by the U.S. Coast Guard, the lighthouse is only open to the public on weekends from 1p.m. to 4 p.m. during the summer months.
The Arboretum’s Waterfront Trail leads you to Marsh and Foster Islands. Pick up a trail guide, keyed to numbered posts along the trail, at the Graham Visitors Center. If you visit in the spring, look for the blue, scented flowers of China’s empress tree (Paulownia tomentosa) adjacent to Duck Bay. In summer, a breeze may cause “snow” to fall from the cottonwoods (Populus). In the fall, look for golden-hued needles of the larch (Larix).
Many kinds of trees-native and exotic-mingle here: willows (Salix species) on the water’s edge, an alder grove (Alnus species), the sleek madrona (Arbutus menziesii), pines (Pinus species), Douglas-firs (Pseudotsuga menziesii), maples (Acer) and oaks (Quercus). Smaller woody plants such as our native salal (Gaultheria shallon) and serviceberry (Amelanchier) grow in the understory. Foster Island contains some of the oldest plantings in the Arboretum, with many specimens dating from the 1930s and 1940s.
Foster Island, Seattle, WA 98112, Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες
The Arboretum’s Waterfront Trail leads you to Marsh and Foster Islands. Pick up a trail guide, keyed to numbered posts along the trail, at the Graham Visitors Center. If you visit in the spring, look for the blue, scented flowers of China’s empress tree (Paulownia tomentosa) adjacent to Duck Bay. In summer, a breeze may cause “snow” to fall from the cottonwoods (Populus). In the fall, look for golden-hued needles of the larch (Larix).
Many kinds of trees-native and exotic-mingle here: willows (Salix species) on the water’s edge, an alder grove (Alnus species), the sleek madrona (Arbutus menziesii), pines (Pinus species), Douglas-firs (Pseudotsuga menziesii), maples (Acer) and oaks (Quercus). Smaller woody plants such as our native salal (Gaultheria shallon) and serviceberry (Amelanchier) grow in the understory. Foster Island contains some of the oldest plantings in the Arboretum, with many specimens dating from the 1930s and 1940s.
Massage
Hawthorne Massage and Self Care
Movie theater
Admiral Theater
2343 California Ave SWLive music/Live theater
Home of the 1929 mighty Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ, Kenyon Hall is West Seattle's lighthearted entertainment palace, presenting vaudeville, theatrical and musical performances, and offering musical and arts-based education.
Kenyon Hall
7904 35th Ave SWHome of the 1929 mighty Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ, Kenyon Hall is West Seattle's lighthearted entertainment palace, presenting vaudeville, theatrical and musical performances, and offering musical and arts-based education.
Playhouse and Gallery. ArtsWest’s theatre is a ¾ thrust, fully raked 149-seat house that is both intimate and spacious, providing all the advantages of a contemporary technical theatre. Excellent stage views are found in all of our seats as productions are staged to ensure that all of our audience is engaged. Because of our intimacy, our audiences are able to feel the immediate and personal access of the actors and the work they bring to our stage.
ArtsWest’s gallery is a C-shaped exhibition space [the open space in the “C” is ArtsWest’s theatre] that features work by contemporary artists from the Pacific Northwest region.
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Arts West
4711 California Ave SWPlayhouse and Gallery. ArtsWest’s theatre is a ¾ thrust, fully raked 149-seat house that is both intimate and spacious, providing all the advantages of a contemporary technical theatre. Excellent stage views are found in all of our seats as productions are staged to ensure that all of our audience is engaged. Because of our intimacy, our audiences are able to feel the immediate and personal access of the actors and the work they bring to our stage.
ArtsWest’s gallery is a C-shaped exhibition space [the open space in the “C” is ArtsWest’s theatre] that features work by contemporary artists from the Pacific Northwest region.
Authentic Asian experiences (food/sightseeing)
Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (C-ID) is home to history, culture, and tradition. The C-ID offers a wide variety of authentic food spanning across Asia, eclectic retail, and family friendly activities. Located just one mile south of Downtown, Chinatown-International District is easily accessible and conveniently located.
Chinatown-ID has been the heart of the most extensive Asian community in Washington State and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Its rich cultural history has helped Chinatown-ID thrive as both a residential and commercial space where community members and tourists alike are able to gather and celebrate experiences together.
Chinatown–International District
Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (C-ID) is home to history, culture, and tradition. The C-ID offers a wide variety of authentic food spanning across Asia, eclectic retail, and family friendly activities. Located just one mile south of Downtown, Chinatown-International District is easily accessible and conveniently located.
Chinatown-ID has been the heart of the most extensive Asian community in Washington State and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Its rich cultural history has helped Chinatown-ID thrive as both a residential and commercial space where community members and tourists alike are able to gather and celebrate experiences together.