West Seattle Guidebook

Kristin & Stuart
Kristin & Stuart
West Seattle Guidebook

Food scene

Seasonal fare and libations with views of the Sound.
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Harry's Beach House
2676 Alki Ave SW
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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
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Cactus Alki Beach
2820 Alki Ave SW
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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.
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Circa
2605 California Ave SW
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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.
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La Rustica
4100 Beach Dr SW
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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.
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Marination Ma Kai
1660 Harbor Ave SW
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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.
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Mioposto Pizzeria
2139 California Ave SW
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Open-flame pizzeria and Italian kitchen with an excellent happy hour.
The crispy garlic chicken from this amazing Thai restaurant is a must have.
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Buddha Ruksa
3520 SW Genesee St
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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.
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Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SW
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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.
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Il Nido
2717 61st Ave SW
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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!
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Dumplings of Fury
4302 SW Oregon St
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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.
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Alki
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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
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Water Taxi Route & Harbor Ave SW station
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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.
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Alki Point Lighthouse
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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.
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Wheel Fun Rentals
2530 Alki Ave SW
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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
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Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center
4705 W Marginal Way SW
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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.
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Log House Museum
3003 61st Ave SW
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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.
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Seattle Chinese Garden
6000 16th Ave SW
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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.
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Vashon
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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.