Guidebook for Seattle
Sightseeing
Dig your toes in sand, play volleyball, picnic/BBQ, or enjoy the nightly bond fires @ one of Seattle's most popular beaches!
728 locals recommend
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWDig your toes in sand, play volleyball, picnic/BBQ, or enjoy the nightly bond fires @ one of Seattle's most popular beaches!
Watch the water levels change as the boats go through the fresh & salt water canal, while also getting the chance to see the salmon spawn & climb the ladder!
774 locals recommend
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StWatch the water levels change as the boats go through the fresh & salt water canal, while also getting the chance to see the salmon spawn & climb the ladder!
Take a nice walk though Discovery Park trails, and enjoy the ocean views while you're at it!
756 locals recommend
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdTake a nice walk though Discovery Park trails, and enjoy the ocean views while you're at it!
When the sun comes out in Seattle, you'll find everyone walking around Green Lake!
148 locals recommend
Green Lake
When the sun comes out in Seattle, you'll find everyone walking around Green Lake!
Drinks & Nightlife
Best bar in Ballard for craft cocktails, house made shrubs and herb-infused liquors! Say "Hi" to Joe P. for me, and tell him Rosey sent you!
Happy Hour 4-6pm daily
67 locals recommend
Percy's & Co. Seattle
5233 Ballard Ave NWBest bar in Ballard for craft cocktails, house made shrubs and herb-infused liquors! Say "Hi" to Joe P. for me, and tell him Rosey sent you!
Happy Hour 4-6pm daily
Great craft cocktails, and killer chicken wings, next door to Delancey. Their seasonal shrubs are delicious!
44 locals recommend
Essex
1421 NW 70th StGreat craft cocktails, and killer chicken wings, next door to Delancey. Their seasonal shrubs are delicious!
If you're looking for a true dive bar w/ bingo and karaoke, this is the spot for you! No bells & whistles here...Just cheap booze & greasy food!
20 locals recommend
Waterwheel Lounge
7034 15th Ave NWIf you're looking for a true dive bar w/ bingo and karaoke, this is the spot for you! No bells & whistles here...Just cheap booze & greasy food!
Great beer selection and tasting room w/ food trucks normally parked outside.
91 locals recommend
Chuck's Hop Shop & Kegs To Go
656 NW 85th StGreat beer selection and tasting room w/ food trucks normally parked outside.
Good spot if you want to go dancing on a Fri & Sat night. Food is ok, but Djs are pretty good.
7 locals recommend
BalMar
5449 Ballard Avenue NorthwestGood spot if you want to go dancing on a Fri & Sat night. Food is ok, but Djs are pretty good.
Fun bar w/ rotating Djs on Fri & Sat. Perfect spot if you're single and ready to mingle....
15 locals recommend
Shelter Lounge Ballard
4910 Leary Avenue NorthwestFun bar w/ rotating Djs on Fri & Sat. Perfect spot if you're single and ready to mingle....
Great drinks and Southern fare. Fried Chicken & mac n cheese are delicious (if you like velveeta style)!
13 locals recommend
The Sexton
5327 Ballard Ave NWGreat drinks and Southern fare. Fried Chicken & mac n cheese are delicious (if you like velveeta style)!
Hipster spot w/ tall cans & drinks mason jars, along w/ skee ball & buck hunter.
51 locals recommend
King's Hardware
5225 Ballard Ave NWHipster spot w/ tall cans & drinks mason jars, along w/ skee ball & buck hunter.
Tractor Tavern
5213 Ballard Ave NWGreat spot for live music in Old Ballard!
Good spot for Aussie food & soccer games. Daily happy hour from 4:30-6:30pm
15 locals recommend
Kangaroo & Kiwi Pub
2026 NW Market StGood spot for Aussie food & soccer games. Daily happy hour from 4:30-6:30pm
nearby bar within walking distance on 65th St strip of bars & restaurants
32 locals recommend
Tin Hat Bar & Grill
512 NW 65th Stnearby bar within walking distance on 65th St strip of bars & restaurants
Food Scene
Best ocean-view patio in Seattle on a sunny day!!! Happy hour daily from 4-6pm, so be sure to get there early to get a spot on the deck! P.S. They give you blankets, too!
188 locals recommend
Ray's Boathouse
6049 Seaview Ave NWBest ocean-view patio in Seattle on a sunny day!!! Happy hour daily from 4-6pm, so be sure to get there early to get a spot on the deck! P.S. They give you blankets, too!
If you LOVE OYSTERS... then this is the place for you! They've been written up in millions of magazines, and featured on Anthony Bourdain's show! Happy hour is daily from 4-6pm, but if you're not in line by 3:45pm, don't bother going because you won't get a table for an hour!
246 locals recommend
The Walrus and the Carpenter
4743 Ballard Ave NWIf you LOVE OYSTERS... then this is the place for you! They've been written up in millions of magazines, and featured on Anthony Bourdain's show! Happy hour is daily from 4-6pm, but if you're not in line by 3:45pm, don't bother going because you won't get a table for an hour!
Authentic Oaxacan cuisine with delicious housemate corn tortillas & mole! There is always a wait...so try to visit during off peak hours
100 locals recommend
La Carta De Oaxaca
5431 Ballard Ave NWAuthentic Oaxacan cuisine with delicious housemate corn tortillas & mole! There is always a wait...so try to visit during off peak hours
Delicious and authentic Puerto Rican food that offers happy hour daily from 3-6pm, throughout the restaurant, so your kiddos can join! The garlic prawns, empanadillas & mojitos are to die for!!!
51 locals recommend
La Isla
2320 NW Market StDelicious and authentic Puerto Rican food that offers happy hour daily from 3-6pm, throughout the restaurant, so your kiddos can join! The garlic prawns, empanadillas & mojitos are to die for!!!
BEST burger in Ballard!!! If you can't make up your mind, just order their signature 8oz burger w/ short rib poutine & brusel sprouts! If you don't do gluten, you can get their iceberg lettuce wrap instead. 2 Daily, kid-friendly happy hours from 4-6pm & 9-cl !
81 locals recommend
8oz Burger & Co
1401 BroadwayBEST burger in Ballard!!! If you can't make up your mind, just order their signature 8oz burger w/ short rib poutine & brusel sprouts! If you don't do gluten, you can get their iceberg lettuce wrap instead. 2 Daily, kid-friendly happy hours from 4-6pm & 9-cl !
For the best sashimi, uni, and classic sushi, swing by my favorite sushi spot, Billy Beach, for the best sushi in a low key environment. Happy hour daily from open till 7pm, 8pm in bar (closed Mondays). Order the "seared salmon belly nigiri!" and tell them Rosey sent you... You won't be sorry.
38 locals recommend
Billy Beach Sushi & Bar
5463 Leary Ave NWFor the best sashimi, uni, and classic sushi, swing by my favorite sushi spot, Billy Beach, for the best sushi in a low key environment. Happy hour daily from open till 7pm, 8pm in bar (closed Mondays). Order the "seared salmon belly nigiri!" and tell them Rosey sent you... You won't be sorry.
BEST pizza in Ballard (some will say Seattle)!!! Super thin crust, and great ingredients!
123 locals recommend
Delancey
1415 NW 70th StBEST pizza in Ballard (some will say Seattle)!!! Super thin crust, and great ingredients!
Tiny bakery w/ delicious French pastries! Try the quiche, ham croissant, kouign-amann, or cannele for a tasty treat!!!
84 locals recommend
Rosellini’s Fine Cakes & Baked Goods
1413 NW 70th StTiny bakery w/ delicious French pastries! Try the quiche, ham croissant, kouign-amann, or cannele for a tasty treat!!!
Great coffee shop up the hill from the airbnb, on 32nd. Great spot to swing by on your way to Golden Gardens!
29 locals recommend
Caffe Fiore
3125 Northwest 85th StreetGreat coffee shop up the hill from the airbnb, on 32nd. Great spot to swing by on your way to Golden Gardens!
If you're craving a cuban sandwich, this is THE PLACE to go! Expect to wait in line for one of Seattle's best sandwiches!
136 locals recommend
Un Bien
7302.5 15th Ave NWIf you're craving a cuban sandwich, this is THE PLACE to go! Expect to wait in line for one of Seattle's best sandwiches!
Fun spot to go for tiki rum drinks in coconuts & parrot glasses! Food is tasty and ambiance is great!
23 locals recommend
Hotel Albatross
2319 NW Market StFun spot to go for tiki rum drinks in coconuts & parrot glasses! Food is tasty and ambiance is great!
Ocho
2325 NW Market StSmall tapas restaurant w/ delicious small plates.
Great breakfast & brunch made w/ local ingredients. Not a greasy spoon joint. Very cute!
143 locals recommend
The Fat Hen
1418 NW 70th StGreat breakfast & brunch made w/ local ingredients. Not a greasy spoon joint. Very cute!
One of Seattle's best breakfast & brunch spots, with huge ties to sustainable & organic farming/food. They have a pancake/waffle toppings bar that you'll go ga-ga for! Super healthy options like buckwheat pancakes & vegan plates.
57 locals recommend
Portage Bay Cafe - Ballard
2821 NW Market StOne of Seattle's best breakfast & brunch spots, with huge ties to sustainable & organic farming/food. They have a pancake/waffle toppings bar that you'll go ga-ga for! Super healthy options like buckwheat pancakes & vegan plates.
It's no Inn & Out Burger, but it's Seattle's very own old school, family owned drive-in burger joint! Be sure to bring cash only, and order the Dick's deluxe, fries, and a shake! YUM!
337 locals recommend
Dick's Drive-In
115 Broadway EIt's no Inn & Out Burger, but it's Seattle's very own old school, family owned drive-in burger joint! Be sure to bring cash only, and order the Dick's deluxe, fries, and a shake! YUM!
Chaco Canyon Organic Cafe
8404 Greenwood Ave NGreat vegan cafe w/ tasty juices and healthy food!
If you're craving bomb greek food to-go, or a quick sit down meal, this is the spot! Not fancy, but sure is tasty!
25 locals recommend
Mr. Gyros
5522 20th Ave NWIf you're craving bomb greek food to-go, or a quick sit down meal, this is the spot! Not fancy, but sure is tasty!
Beautiful French themed restaurant w/ great drinks and good happy hour! If the front bar is packed, walk to the "back bar" for more seating & equally nice experience. Happy hour daily from 4:30-6pm.
84 locals recommend
Bastille Cafe & Bar
5307 Ballard Ave NWBeautiful French themed restaurant w/ great drinks and good happy hour! If the front bar is packed, walk to the "back bar" for more seating & equally nice experience. Happy hour daily from 4:30-6pm.
Great lil BBQ joint in the heart of "Old Ballard." I love the brisket & customizable mac n cheese. Happy hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm.
39 locals recommend
Bitterroot BBQ
5239 Ballard Ave NWGreat lil BBQ joint in the heart of "Old Ballard." I love the brisket & customizable mac n cheese. Happy hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm.
Great, local coffee & place to get a little laptop work done.
54 locals recommend
Ballard Beer Company
2050 NW Market StGreat, local coffee & place to get a little laptop work done.
These are the best biscuits in town, with great ingredients and creative options! They also offer great coffee w/ milk alternatives! You won't be disappointed with the Spanish Fly (proscuitto), The Goat, or Biscuits 'n gravy (i love the mushroom version)! They do NOT use shortening in their biscuit recipe. They close at 3pm, so get there early.
51 locals recommend
Biscuit & Bean
5905 15th Avenue NorthwestThese are the best biscuits in town, with great ingredients and creative options! They also offer great coffee w/ milk alternatives! You won't be disappointed with the Spanish Fly (proscuitto), The Goat, or Biscuits 'n gravy (i love the mushroom version)! They do NOT use shortening in their biscuit recipe. They close at 3pm, so get there early.
Open late, and features delectable molten chocolate cakes (vegan options, too), cookies, boozy shakes, and cocktails. Open late, so a great date spot after dinner
98 locals recommend
Hot Cakes - Molten Chocolate Cakery
5427 Ballard Ave NWOpen late, and features delectable molten chocolate cakes (vegan options, too), cookies, boozy shakes, and cocktails. Open late, so a great date spot after dinner
Best local chain delivery pizza around with fresh ingredients, and sustainable business practices.
229 locals recommend
Pagliacci Pizza
1614 W Dravus StBest local chain delivery pizza around with fresh ingredients, and sustainable business practices.
Casual dine-in or carry out shop started out at local farmers markets, and serves the tastiest wood-fired, super duper thin crust pizzas!
53 locals recommend
Veraci Pizza
500 NW Market StCasual dine-in or carry out shop started out at local farmers markets, and serves the tastiest wood-fired, super duper thin crust pizzas!
Cafe/deli/grocery just around the corner from Airbnb! Great way to start your day w/ a cup of espresso, or end your day with dinner to go & a bottle of wine!
34 locals recommend
Take 5 Urban Market
6757 8th Ave NWCafe/deli/grocery just around the corner from Airbnb! Great way to start your day w/ a cup of espresso, or end your day with dinner to go & a bottle of wine!
Everything Else
Swing by The Fremont Sunday Market any Sunday of the year between 10am-5pm for the best selections of collectibles, antiques, crafts & street food, in the "center of universe!"
134 locals recommend
Fremont Sunday Street Market
3401 Evanston Ave NSwing by The Fremont Sunday Market any Sunday of the year between 10am-5pm for the best selections of collectibles, antiques, crafts & street food, in the "center of universe!"
Local brewery you can bring kids and dogs into, since it's a "tasting room!"
22 locals recommend
Hilliard's Beer
1550 Northwest 49th StreetLocal brewery you can bring kids and dogs into, since it's a "tasting room!"
Perfect spot if you want a full body rock-climbing work out!
20 locals recommend
Stone Gardens Seattle
2839 NW Market StPerfect spot if you want a full body rock-climbing work out!
Shopping
Buy the tastiest and creative chocolates made in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood, and take a factory tour while you're there!
201 locals recommend
Theo Chocolate
3400 Phinney Ave NBuy the tastiest and creative chocolates made in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood, and take a factory tour while you're there!
Walgreens
4468 Stone Way NIn case you need to grab some sunblock before the beach!
Great spot to find local music & see live in-store performances
17 locals recommend
Sonic Boom Records
2209 NW Market StGreat spot to find local music & see live in-store performances
Essentials
Safeway
516 1st Ave Wnearby grocery store w/ cheap gas!!!
A local grocery chain that offers the best floral dept, and great selection for produce, organic foods, and tasty deli.
149 locals recommend
Ballard Market
1400 NW 56th StA local grocery chain that offers the best floral dept, and great selection for produce, organic foods, and tasty deli.
Fishermen's Terminal
3919 18th Ave WGreat spot to pick up fresh seafood and SALMON JERKY!!!
Entertainment & Activities
Cute, local ice cream shop w/ fun flavors & house made waffle cones
11 locals recommend
Parfait Ice Cream
2034 NW 56th StCute, local ice cream shop w/ fun flavors & house made waffle cones
Local ice cream shop w/ cooky flavors, along with video games and pin ball! If you book a party there, they let you make up your very own flavor!
28 locals recommend
Full Tilt Ice Cream
5453 Leary Ave NWLocal ice cream shop w/ cooky flavors, along with video games and pin ball! If you book a party there, they let you make up your very own flavor!
Visit the orangutans & penguins at Seattle's own Woodland Park zoo, which is very affordable, and close to many great cafes, shops & bars. Check out the live Summer concert series, too!
625 locals recommend
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave NVisit the orangutans & penguins at Seattle's own Woodland Park zoo, which is very affordable, and close to many great cafes, shops & bars. Check out the live Summer concert series, too!