West Seattle Guidebook
Beach access
Beach access within walking distance. Enter on the west side of the street. There is a gate behind the bus stop that opens to a trail that leads down to the beach! Enjoy a wide expanse of beach front with few people. Better for those with some hiking experience- trail is moderately maintained and it's a steep climb back up.
Marine View Drive Southwest & Southwest Ocean View Drive
Beach access within walking distance. Enter on the west side of the street. There is a gate behind the bus stop that opens to a trail that leads down to the beach! Enjoy a wide expanse of beach front with few people. Better for those with some hiking experience- trail is moderately maintained and it's a steep climb back up.
98th St Street End
Experience breathtaking views as you walk along this secluded beach front.
4.6 miles of walking paths through urban forest and rocky beaches, 3.9 miles bike trails, picnic shelters, playfields, outdoor pool
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Lincoln Park
801 S 37th St4.6 miles of walking paths through urban forest and rocky beaches, 3.9 miles bike trails, picnic shelters, playfields, outdoor pool
2.5 miles of sandy beach with sweeping views of downtown Seattle and the Olympic Mountains. Paved trails for walking, biking and rollerblading, beach volleyball, fire rings and a host of places to eat. Rentals available.
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Alki Beach
2.5 miles of sandy beach with sweeping views of downtown Seattle and the Olympic Mountains. Paved trails for walking, biking and rollerblading, beach volleyball, fire rings and a host of places to eat. Rentals available.
Park
Endolyne Park
9827 49th Ave SWGreat spot to watch the ferries
Fauntleroy Park within walking distance. Densely wooded forest with a network of trails for urban hiking and dog-walking
3951 SW Barton St
3951 Southwest Barton StreetFauntleroy Park within walking distance. Densely wooded forest with a network of trails for urban hiking and dog-walking
Camp Long
5200 35th Ave SW68-acre park with hiking trails and climbing rock, rental cabins
Independent coffee house
Great place close by to grab a coffee and breakfast sandwich. To-go walk up window. Vegan options available. Friendly staff. Check out the painted mural on the building. West Seattle merch.
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The Birdhouse
3507 SW Henderson StGreat place close by to grab a coffee and breakfast sandwich. To-go walk up window. Vegan options available. Friendly staff. Check out the painted mural on the building. West Seattle merch.
Realfine Coffee
4480 Fauntleroy Way SWTwo locations in West Seattle
A Seattle coffee roaster with in-house bakery since 1994. Caffe Ladro is Italian for "coffee thief". They opened their first store on Queen Anne next to a Starbucks.
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Caffe Ladro - West Seattle
7011 California Ave SWA Seattle coffee roaster with in-house bakery since 1994. Caffe Ladro is Italian for "coffee thief". They opened their first store on Queen Anne next to a Starbucks.
Food scene
Just a mile down the hill on Marine View, fun little market to pick up a quick sandwich or breakfast
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Wildwood Market and Eatery
9214 45th Ave SWJust a mile down the hill on Marine View, fun little market to pick up a quick sandwich or breakfast
With 3 locations, Bakery Nouveau is hands down the best bakery in Seattle. Breakfast pastries, fresh baked bread, cakes, pies, chocolate, pizza, sandwiches. Make sure to try the macarons they are to-die-for!
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Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SWWith 3 locations, Bakery Nouveau is hands down the best bakery in Seattle. Breakfast pastries, fresh baked bread, cakes, pies, chocolate, pizza, sandwiches. Make sure to try the macarons they are to-die-for!
A Seattle original- Feast on a Beck Omelet with a side of James Browns then check out the huge selection of new and used vinyl and Sub Pop merch
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Easy Street Records & Cafe
4559 California Ave SWA Seattle original- Feast on a Beck Omelet with a side of James Browns then check out the huge selection of new and used vinyl and Sub Pop merch
Inventive menu, cocktails to-go, pantry items and meal kits also available for take-out. The Avo Mash is a must for brunch.
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Arthur's Breakfast to Bar
2311 California Avenue SouthwestInventive menu, cocktails to-go, pantry items and meal kits also available for take-out. The Avo Mash is a must for brunch.
Mouth-watering dishes and a vast collection of Tequila. Try the Classic Mission Burrito with a Sucker Punch Margarita.
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Mission Cantina
2325 California Ave SWMouth-watering dishes and a vast collection of Tequila. Try the Classic Mission Burrito with a Sucker Punch Margarita.
Harry's Beach House
2676 Alki Ave SWEntire menu available for take-out
Wood-fired Neapolitan style pizza, calzones, salads and appetizers. Start with the wood fired stuffed mushrooms followed by the classic Margherita 22 and finish with the house made tiramisu. Free delivery $20+
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Pizzeria 22
4213 SW College StWood-fired Neapolitan style pizza, calzones, salads and appetizers. Start with the wood fired stuffed mushrooms followed by the classic Margherita 22 and finish with the house made tiramisu. Free delivery $20+
Exquisite Thai food. The Panang Curry and Prik Khing Noodles are amazing.
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Srivilai Thai Cuisine
3247 California Ave SWExquisite Thai food. The Panang Curry and Prik Khing Noodles are amazing.
What’s a trip to the beach without fish and chips? Spuds is a Seattle institution.
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Alki Spud Fish & Chips
2666 Alki Ave SWWhat’s a trip to the beach without fish and chips? Spuds is a Seattle institution.
Mexican Food Truck, just a mile away, online ordering available. Grab a bite on the way to Lincoln Park!
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El Camion
Mexican Food Truck, just a mile away, online ordering available. Grab a bite on the way to Lincoln Park!
Sightseeing
Take a scenic ride to Downtown Seattle!
Passenger-only ferry from West Seattle to Downtown Seattle (20 minutes)
Fares = $5.75 for age 6 and older; children under 5 free; $2.50 Seniors 65+/Disabled
Forms of payment = cash (exact amount), ticket purchased at vending machine, or download Transit GO Ticket app
limited parking at Seacrest Park, Street parking along Harbor Ave SW
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Seacrest Park
1660 Harbor Ave SWTake a scenic ride to Downtown Seattle!
Passenger-only ferry from West Seattle to Downtown Seattle (20 minutes)
Fares = $5.75 for age 6 and older; children under 5 free; $2.50 Seniors 65+/Disabled
Forms of payment = cash (exact amount), ticket purchased at vending machine, or download Transit GO Ticket app
limited parking at Seacrest Park, Street parking along Harbor Ave SW
Jump on the ferry and take an easy day trip to Vashon Island!
*Vashon Island is the land mass across Puget Sound you can see from the main floor and upstairs of our home.
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Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
Fauntleroy Ferry TerminalJump on the ferry and take an easy day trip to Vashon Island!
*Vashon Island is the land mass across Puget Sound you can see from the main floor and upstairs of our home.
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Bring layers
The Pacific Northwest is a maritime climate. Temperatures can fluctuate throughout the day. It can be cloudy and chilly in the morning with blue skies and sun in the afternoon. It's best to pack clothes that can be layered to adjust to changing temperatures as needed. And of course it's wise to bring a rain jacket.