Guidebook for Des Moines
Parks & Nature
Fishing pier, beautiful view of the Olympic mountains, bird watching, beachcombing, summer concerts, marina nearby, lovely walking trail along Des Moines Creek nature habitat
The Des Moines Creek Trail
The Des Moines Creek TrailFishing pier, beautiful view of the Olympic mountains, bird watching, beachcombing, summer concerts, marina nearby, lovely walking trail along Des Moines Creek nature habitat
Beach for swimming or fishing pier, lovely playground and picnic areas, spacious lawns for outdoor sports
7 locals recommend
Steel Lake Park
2410 S 312th StBeach for swimming or fishing pier, lovely playground and picnic areas, spacious lawns for outdoor sports
Hiking, beach (clam digging, shell collecting, swimming), creek, camping, skating, volleyball, picnic and barbeque areas, nice walking trail and playground
41 locals recommend
Saltwater State Park
25205 8th Pl SHiking, beach (clam digging, shell collecting, swimming), creek, camping, skating, volleyball, picnic and barbeque areas, nice walking trail and playground
Everything Else
Beautiful boardwalk along the waterfront with view of Puget Sound and the Olympics; enjoy sightseeing homes along Redondo Drive. There is a boat launch; watch the birds, dogs, and people! Cute park above the waterfront features summer concerts; a few shops, Salty's Seafood Restaurant
10 locals recommend
Redondo Beach Dr S
Redondo Beach Drive SouthBeautiful boardwalk along the waterfront with view of Puget Sound and the Olympics; enjoy sightseeing homes along Redondo Drive. There is a boat launch; watch the birds, dogs, and people! Cute park above the waterfront features summer concerts; a few shops, Salty's Seafood Restaurant
Kent Station
417 Ramsay WayAMC Theatre, restaurants, shops
Mill Creek Canyon Earthworks Park
100 E Titus StInteresting park
Essentials
Fred Meyer
25250 Pacific Hwy SEverything you might need!
Arts & Culture
Greater Kent Historical Museum
855 E Smith StEntertainment & Activities
Water park children LOVE! There is also one at Angle Lake Park north off Pacific Highway and one in Federal Way
Town Square Plaza
426 2nd Ave NWater park children LOVE! There is also one at Angle Lake Park north off Pacific Highway and one in Federal Way
accesso ShoWare Center
625 W James StJune 2, International Festival!!!
Federal Way Community Center
876 S 333rd StFabulous indoor swimming playground plus much more!
Food Scene
Anthony's HomePort Des Moines
421 S 227th StFabulous seafood, view, bar, formal or informal
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
1085 Lake DrWally's Chowder House Broiler
22531 Marine View Dr SReally great food! Quaint place to go
Great seafood, beautiful view, nightlife probably (I'm not into that)
44 locals recommend
Salty's at Redondo Beach
28201 Redondo Beach Dr SGreat seafood, beautiful view, nightlife probably (I'm not into that)
Shopping
Kent
Lots of fun, interesting shops in the old downtown part of Kent
The Commons at Federal Way
1928 S Commons