Dawn's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Picture a perfect summer day, and chances are your thoughts will take you to Alki Beach Park, a long beach strip that runs roughly from 64th Place SW to Duwamish Head on Elliott Bay. It's a great spot for a long walk any time of year, and in the summer draws joggers, rollerbladers, volleyball players, sunbathers, bicyclists and strollers out to enjoy the sun. The water temperature ranges from 46 to 56 degrees Fahrenheit depending on season.
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Alki Beach
Picture a perfect summer day, and chances are your thoughts will take you to Alki Beach Park, a long beach strip that runs roughly from 64th Place SW to Duwamish Head on Elliott Bay. It's a great spot for a long walk any time of year, and in the summer draws joggers, rollerbladers, volleyball players, sunbathers, bicyclists and strollers out to enjoy the sun. The water temperature ranges from 46 to 56 degrees Fahrenheit depending on season.
Neighborhoods
West Seattle is one of Seattle’s most appealing and scenic neighborhoods with an expansive waterfront, laid back beach town vibe, stunning views of the mountains and city, and easy access to downtown Seattle’s top attractions. West Seattle is just a quick and scenic 15-minute trip on the West Seattle water taxi to Pier 50 in downtown Seattle but boasts world-class attractions of its own to explore.
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West Seattle
West Seattle is one of Seattle’s most appealing and scenic neighborhoods with an expansive waterfront, laid back beach town vibe, stunning views of the mountains and city, and easy access to downtown Seattle’s top attractions. West Seattle is just a quick and scenic 15-minute trip on the West Seattle water taxi to Pier 50 in downtown Seattle but boasts world-class attractions of its own to explore.
Food Scene
Easy Street Records & Cafe
4559 California Ave SWThe West Seattle Farmer’s Market is the perfect place to shop for fresh produce for home-cooked meals or discover the best of Seattle’s thriving foodie scene at the coffee roasteries, bakeries, tap houses and waterfront eateries on Alki Beach.
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West Seattle Farmers Market
California Avenue SouthwestThe West Seattle Farmer’s Market is the perfect place to shop for fresh produce for home-cooked meals or discover the best of Seattle’s thriving foodie scene at the coffee roasteries, bakeries, tap houses and waterfront eateries on Alki Beach.
Transportation
Easy and scenic water commute to downtown Seattle waterfront!
https://kingcounty.gov/depts/transportation/water-taxi/west-seattle.aspx
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West Seattle Water Taxi Pier
Easy and scenic water commute to downtown Seattle waterfront!
https://kingcounty.gov/depts/transportation/water-taxi/west-seattle.aspx
Parks
Lincoln Park is another West Seattle gem set on a bluff overlooking Puget Sound. This 135 acre heavily wooded park has scenic rocky beaches, a 1 mile beach trail, 5 miles of walking trails, 4 miles of biking trails, a kayak and canoe launch for water activities, picnic pavilions, playgrounds and an outdoor heated saltwater pool and bathhouse.
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Lincoln Park
801 S 37th StLincoln Park is another West Seattle gem set on a bluff overlooking Puget Sound. This 135 acre heavily wooded park has scenic rocky beaches, a 1 mile beach trail, 5 miles of walking trails, 4 miles of biking trails, a kayak and canoe launch for water activities, picnic pavilions, playgrounds and an outdoor heated saltwater pool and bathhouse.
There’s no need to leave the city to experience the tranquility of an old-growth forest with winding paths, streams, towering trees, birdlife and wildlife. Schmitz Preserve Park is within walking distance from Alki Beach Park with 1.7 miles of quiet hiking trails through a soul-stirring old growth forest, one of the last few remaining in Seattle. The perfect place to reconnect with nature!
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Schmitz Park
5551 SW Admiral WayThere’s no need to leave the city to experience the tranquility of an old-growth forest with winding paths, streams, towering trees, birdlife and wildlife. Schmitz Preserve Park is within walking distance from Alki Beach Park with 1.7 miles of quiet hiking trails through a soul-stirring old growth forest, one of the last few remaining in Seattle. The perfect place to reconnect with nature!