Everything Else
Interlaken Park
2451 Delmar Drive EastGreat hikes through the woods
Montlake Playfield
1618 E Calhoun StBrand new playground, great for kids
Great neighborhood park with a conservatory, kids playground and wading pool, and amphitheater that hosts summer concerts. You can drive or hike here from the house.
563 locals recommend
Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave EGreat neighborhood park with a conservatory, kids playground and wading pool, and amphitheater that hosts summer concerts. You can drive or hike here from the house.
Closest bus stop to take you to downtown. About a 6 minute walk from the house (take the trail across the street to the East).
E Roanoke St & Broadway E station
Closest bus stop to take you to downtown. About a 6 minute walk from the house (take the trail across the street to the East).
Summer sunbathing on the grass and swimming in Lake Washington. Crowded on summer evenings and weekends, but usually plenty of room to lay out a blanket and picnic... And great restaurants near-by!
120 locals recommend
Madison Park Bakery
4214 E Madison StSummer sunbathing on the grass and swimming in Lake Washington. Crowded on summer evenings and weekends, but usually plenty of room to lay out a blanket and picnic... And great restaurants near-by!
Pronto
Rent a bike for $2 for the first hour for a fun way to get around.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cozy neighborhood tavern with outdoor beer-pong in the summer. 6 minute walk from the house.
46 locals recommend
R Place
619 E Pine StCozy neighborhood tavern with outdoor beer-pong in the summer. 6 minute walk from the house.
Funky carnival-themed bar in Capitol Hill. Strong drinks and entertaining atmosphere and people-watching.
171 locals recommend
Unicorn
1118 E Pike StFunky carnival-themed bar in Capitol Hill. Strong drinks and entertaining atmosphere and people-watching.
One of the new Washington distilleries. Great bartenders and fantastic cocktails.
39 locals recommend
Sun Liquor Distillery
514 East Pike StreetOne of the new Washington distilleries. Great bartenders and fantastic cocktails.
Good beer and food in a neighborhood bar setting. And a killer Bacon Bloody Mary (with a slider on top!) - great place to go to watch a game or if you're already hung over.
34 locals recommend
Sam's Tavern
1024 E Pike StGood beer and food in a neighborhood bar setting. And a killer Bacon Bloody Mary (with a slider on top!) - great place to go to watch a game or if you're already hung over.
Food Scene
Good pizza, free delivery. They serve beer and slices. Six minute walk from the house, or call for delivery. Open 11am-11pm weekdays, until midnight on weekends.
229 locals recommend
Pagliacci Pizza
1614 W Dravus StGood pizza, free delivery. They serve beer and slices. Six minute walk from the house, or call for delivery. Open 11am-11pm weekdays, until midnight on weekends.
Amazing neighborhood cafe with some of the best brunch in town! You can drive or even hike there through Interlaken Park (about a 20 minute walk.)
179 locals recommend
Volunteer Park Cafe & Marketplace
1501 17th Ave EAmazing neighborhood cafe with some of the best brunch in town! You can drive or even hike there through Interlaken Park (about a 20 minute walk.)
Vivace probably makes the best coffee in Seattle... even though there are a lot of options!
155 locals recommend
Espresso Vivace
532 Broadway EVivace probably makes the best coffee in Seattle... even though there are a lot of options!
Incredible place to sit on the water and have drinks and great Mexican food. AND you can rent kayaks down below and take them around Portage Bay.
168 locals recommend
Agua Verde Paddle Club
1307 NE Boat StIncredible place to sit on the water and have drinks and great Mexican food. AND you can rent kayaks down below and take them around Portage Bay.
Hello Robin
522 19th Ave EAwesome home-made ice-cream and treats!
Great little bodega. Has some good food options, great coffee, and some high quality grocery essentials, wine and cheese to bring home. It's about a 15 minute walk from the house.
23 locals recommend
Little Lago
2919 Fuhrman Ave EGreat little bodega. Has some good food options, great coffee, and some high quality grocery essentials, wine and cheese to bring home. It's about a 15 minute walk from the house.
Essentials
Closest place for quick supplies - all the usual mini-market stuff plus a good selection of organic brands, and pretty good ready-to-eat food like fried chicken and sandwiches. Gas station next door.
13 locals recommend
Montlake Boulevard Market
2605 22nd Ave EClosest place for quick supplies - all the usual mini-market stuff plus a good selection of organic brands, and pretty good ready-to-eat food like fried chicken and sandwiches. Gas station next door.
Big selection of everything you might need (and not just groceries) - organic and non-organic stuff, great selection of meats and fish for BBQ, pharmacy, even reasonable sushi to go!
768 locals recommend
QFC
1401 BroadwayBig selection of everything you might need (and not just groceries) - organic and non-organic stuff, great selection of meats and fish for BBQ, pharmacy, even reasonable sushi to go!
Sightseeing
A must-do activity for the summer in Seattle! Rent a canoe for two for $7.50/hr and paddle through the water passages of the Arboretum. Floating lily gardens, charming bridges, ducks, eagles and more!
44 locals recommend
University of Washington Waterfront Activities Center (WAC)
3710 Montlake Blvd NEA must-do activity for the summer in Seattle! Rent a canoe for two for $7.50/hr and paddle through the water passages of the Arboretum. Floating lily gardens, charming bridges, ducks, eagles and more!
Old refinery turned into a beautiful park with stunning views of Seattle across Lake Union. Good for flying a kite or having a picnic.
860 locals recommend
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayOld refinery turned into a beautiful park with stunning views of Seattle across Lake Union. Good for flying a kite or having a picnic.
Arts & Culture
Great place to watch live music and grab a drink beforehand - check their web site to see who's in town!
168 locals recommend
Neumos
925 E Pike StGreat place to watch live music and grab a drink beforehand - check their web site to see who's in town!
Entertainment & Activities
A really fun way to get some great views of the city from Lake Union!
31 locals recommend
Hot Tub Boats
2520 Westlake Ave NA really fun way to get some great views of the city from Lake Union!
Great way to spend a sunny day on the water and relatively affordable. Fits about 8 people. Picnic on the water!
51 locals recommend
The Electric Boat Company | Seattle Boat Rentals | Lake Union Electric Boat Rental
2046 Westlake Ave NGreat way to spend a sunny day on the water and relatively affordable. Fits about 8 people. Picnic on the water!