Getting Around
Major transit stop.
Rapid Ride C Line to downtown Seattle.
Multiple other routes.
11 locals recommend
Alaska Junction
Southwest Alaska StreetMajor transit stop.
Rapid Ride C Line to downtown Seattle.
Multiple other routes.
Water Taxi Route & Harbor Ave SW station
Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
Fauntleroy Ferry TerminalFerry to Vashon Island
Essentials
West Seattle Coin Laundry
2338 California Ave SWTrader Joe's
4545 Fauntleroy Way SWNearby grocery store.
PCC Community Markets - West Seattle
2749 California Avenue SouthwestHigh quality, ethical groceries.
Whole Foods Market
2210 Westlake AveArts & Culture
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StOutdoors, downtown Seattle. At the north end of the waterfront.
653 locals recommend
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveOutdoors, downtown Seattle. At the north end of the waterfront.
Excellent permanent collection, as well as world class visiting exhibits.
1072 locals recommend
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StExcellent permanent collection, as well as world class visiting exhibits.
Beautiful museum with fascinating collection. Located at Volunteer Park in the heart of Capital Hill. Great city views.
162 locals recommend
Asian Art Museum (temporarily closed)
1400 E Prospect StBeautiful museum with fascinating collection. Located at Volunteer Park in the heart of Capital Hill. Great city views.
The Museum of Flight
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
860 Terry Avenue NorthSightseeing
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StSeattle Public Library
1000 4th AveRent an electric boat for a few hours of relaxed sight-seeing on Lake Union and the ship canal. An opportunity to see the heart of Seattle from the water: Gasworks park, houseboats, Kenmore Air float plane airport. No boating experience needed. Check out their website for information and reservations.
51 locals recommend
The Electric Boat Company | Seattle Boat Rentals | Lake Union Electric Boat Rental
2046 Westlake Ave NRent an electric boat for a few hours of relaxed sight-seeing on Lake Union and the ship canal. An opportunity to see the heart of Seattle from the water: Gasworks park, houseboats, Kenmore Air float plane airport. No boating experience needed. Check out their website for information and reservations.
In the heart of "Amazonia" (South Lake Union). Easy to get to. Unique and fun.
212 locals recommend
Amazon Spheres
2111 7th AveIn the heart of "Amazonia" (South Lake Union). Easy to get to. Unique and fun.
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveShopping
Lovely local gifts and art supplies, as well as framing shop.
20 locals recommend
Northwest Art & Frame
4733 California Ave SW Lovely local gifts and art supplies, as well as framing shop.
Entertainment & Activities
Admiral Theater
2343 California Ave SW Local West Seattle move theater.
Downtown Seattle, full cocktail bar and super comfy theater. Recommend buying tickets for assigned seating ahead online.
75 locals recommend
Big Picture
35 West Sunset Way Downtown Seattle, full cocktail bar and super comfy theater. Recommend buying tickets for assigned seating ahead online.
Classic, large Seattle movie theater. Buy tickets ahead online for assigned seating.
153 locals recommend
Cinerama
2100 4th AveClassic, large Seattle movie theater. Buy tickets ahead online for assigned seating.
West Seattle yoga studio: Nice facility with a good variety of classes.
8 Limbs Yoga Centers - West Seattle
4546 1/2 California Ave SWWest Seattle yoga studio: Nice facility with a good variety of classes.
A West Seattle icon! Great family activity. Food and cocktails are available.
34 locals recommend
West Seattle Bowl
4505 39th Ave SWA West Seattle icon! Great family activity. Food and cocktails are available.
Parks & Nature
The Bloedel Reserve
7571 NE Dolphin DrQuintessential West Seattle. Easy walking. Panoramic views of downtown Seattle, Elliott Bay, Magnolia, Olympic Mountains, Puget Sound.
865 locals recommend
Alki Beach
Quintessential West Seattle. Easy walking. Panoramic views of downtown Seattle, Elliott Bay, Magnolia, Olympic Mountains, Puget Sound.
Beautiful public park: Wooded trails, playground, picnic tables, beach, summer saltwater swimming . Stunning views of Puget Sound, Olympic Mountains. Just up the street from the Fauntleroy ferry dock.
389 locals recommend
Lincoln Park
801 S 37th StBeautiful public park: Wooded trails, playground, picnic tables, beach, summer saltwater swimming . Stunning views of Puget Sound, Olympic Mountains. Just up the street from the Fauntleroy ferry dock.
Close by public park. Picnic tables. Wooded trails. Walk along the beach. Great place to watch the sunset!
15 locals recommend
Me-Kwa-Mooks Park
4430 Beach Dr SWClose by public park. Picnic tables. Wooded trails. Walk along the beach. Great place to watch the sunset!
Woodland Park Zoo
Award-winning, innovative, and beautiful.