West Seattle Guidebook
Food scene
Harry's Beach House
2676 Alki Ave SWSeasonal fare and libations with views of the Sound.
Southwestern and mexican cuisine with a great cocktail menu. Good spot for brunch, lunch or dinner
158 locals recommend
Cactus Alki Beach
2820 Alki Ave SWSouthwestern 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.
59 locals recommend
Circa
2605 California Ave SWOur 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.
96 locals recommend
La Rustica
4100 Beach Dr SWWest 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.
232 locals recommend
Marination Ma Kai
1660 Harbor Ave SWKorean 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.
52 locals recommend
Mioposto Pizzeria
2139 California Ave SWOpen-flame pizzeria and Italian kitchen with an excellent happy hour.
The crispy garlic chicken from this amazing Thai restaurant is a must have.
119 locals recommend
Buddha Ruksa
3520 SW Genesee StThe 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.
489 locals recommend
Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SWPastry 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.
19 locals recommend
Il Nido
2717 61st Ave SWUpscale Italian restaurant. Reservations highly recommended. Walk in availability is typically very limited.
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!
9 locals recommend
Dumplings of Fury
4302 SW Oregon StMade-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.
42 locals recommend
Alki
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
128 locals recommend
Water Taxi Route & Harbor Ave SW station
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.
42 locals recommend
Alki Point Lighthouse
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.
24 locals recommend
Wheel Fun Rentals
2530 Alki Ave SWRent 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
22 locals recommend
Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center
4705 W Marginal Way SWTraditional 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.
29 locals recommend
Log House Museum
3003 61st Ave SWStep 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.
19 locals recommend
Seattle Chinese Garden
6000 16th Ave SWTake 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 SouthwestLincoln 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.
25 locals recommend
Vashon
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.