Guidebook for West Seattle

John & Bridget
John & Bridget
Guidebook for West Seattle

Food Scene

Excellent espresso and huge tea selection; beer and coolers. Home-made soups; great sandwiches. Comfy/casual tables, couches, ambiance.
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Freshy's
2735 California Ave SW
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Excellent espresso and huge tea selection; beer and coolers. Home-made soups; great sandwiches. Comfy/casual tables, couches, ambiance.
Authentic, delicious pho soup and entrees; relaxed ambience and excellent service.
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New Leaf Bistro
2342 California Ave SW
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Authentic, delicious pho soup and entrees; relaxed ambience and excellent service.
Good burgers and entrees; nice bar; beer samplers of local brews.
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Circa
2605 California Ave SW
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Good burgers and entrees; nice bar; beer samplers of local brews.
Some of our favorite breakfasts and coffee; unique breakfast dishes we haven't found anywhere else in the city; friendly owners.
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Admiral Bird
2600 California Ave SW
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Some of our favorite breakfasts and coffee; unique breakfast dishes we haven't found anywhere else in the city; friendly owners.
Fantastic Thai cuisine. Usually need a reservation!
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Buddha Ruksa
3520 SW Genesee St
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Fantastic Thai cuisine. Usually need a reservation!
Bakery and cafe. Award-winning patisserie. Excellent sandwiches and pizza at the counter. Cafe tables inside and out.
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Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SW
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Bakery and cafe. Award-winning patisserie. Excellent sandwiches and pizza at the counter. Cafe tables inside and out.
Our favorites include the sweet mango rice dessert.
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Srivilai Thai Cuisine
3247 California Ave SW
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Our favorites include the sweet mango rice dessert.
Banh mi to go - the baguette used for the sandwiches is excellent. If you like avocado, you might like the avocado shake.
Oh's Sandwiches
3217 California Ave SW
Banh mi to go - the baguette used for the sandwiches is excellent. If you like avocado, you might like the avocado shake.
Excellent expresso and ambience.
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Ampersand Cafe on Alki
2536 Alki Ave SW
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Excellent expresso and ambience.
Informal, great fusion food. Sometimes a line, which is a good indication.
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Marination Ma Kai
1660 Harbor Ave SW
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Informal, great fusion food. Sometimes a line, which is a good indication.
People come from all over Seattle to shop charcuterie here. Killer sandwiches, burgers and fries.
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The Swinery
3207 California Ave SW
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People come from all over Seattle to shop charcuterie here. Killer sandwiches, burgers and fries.

Everything Else

Fax, mail, ship, packaging.
Admiral Junction Mailing Center
3614 California Ave SW
Fax, mail, ship, packaging.
Fax, mail, ship, packaging.
Alki Mail and Dispatch
4701 SW Admiral Way
Fax, mail, ship, packaging.
West Seattle US Post Office also includes postage and shipping self-service in the lobby.
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United States Postal Service
4412 California Ave SW
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West Seattle US Post Office also includes postage and shipping self-service in the lobby.

Drinks & Nightlife

Many brews; great atmosphere and place to meet.
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CrossFit West Seattle
3407 California Ave SW
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Many brews; great atmosphere and place to meet.
Nice, varied selection of draughts, pool tables, dart board, plenty of room, pet friendly, good crowd, bring in your favorite food.
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Beveridge Place Pub
6413 California Ave SW
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Nice, varied selection of draughts, pool tables, dart board, plenty of room, pet friendly, good crowd, bring in your favorite food.
One of the largest selections of beers in the city; helpful staff when exploring all the choices. Good selection of draughts on tap. Easy place to hang out with friends.
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The Beer Junction
4511 California Ave SW
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One of the largest selections of beers in the city; helpful staff when exploring all the choices. Good selection of draughts on tap. Easy place to hang out with friends.

Parks & Nature

One of the few remaining spots in the Seattle area with uncut, original forest; huge cedars and Douglas fir trees; pretty creek with cascades; car-free; about 10 minutes away from our house by foot.
Schmitz Park Creek Trail
Schmitz Park Creek Trail
One of the few remaining spots in the Seattle area with uncut, original forest; huge cedars and Douglas fir trees; pretty creek with cascades; car-free; about 10 minutes away from our house by foot.
Light sand beach; beautiful view of the sound, city and islands from the sea wall; great places to dine or get coffee; nice walk on boulevard south to the water taxi launch; fire rings on the beach.
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Alki Beach
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Light sand beach; beautiful view of the sound, city and islands from the sea wall; great places to dine or get coffee; nice walk on boulevard south to the water taxi launch; fire rings on the beach.
Interesting walking loop with outlooks over the harbor and with views of the ship yards and city. Educational postings explain the sights and the harbor activities.
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Jack Block Park
2130 Harbor Ave SW
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Interesting walking loop with outlooks over the harbor and with views of the ship yards and city. Educational postings explain the sights and the harbor activities.
Large, beautiful park filled with wonderful trees, trails, water-front promenade, several great play areas, summer-time salt-water pool available at scheduled times for lap or open swim.
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Lincoln Park
801 S 37th St
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Large, beautiful park filled with wonderful trees, trails, water-front promenade, several great play areas, summer-time salt-water pool available at scheduled times for lap or open swim.
Publicly-accessible tennis courts; children's play ground; big trees including some huge, old oaks; track and play field with local soccer and ball games, wading pool in summer months.
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Hiawatha Playfield
2700 California Ave SW
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Publicly-accessible tennis courts; children's play ground; big trees including some huge, old oaks; track and play field with local soccer and ball games, wading pool in summer months.
A beautiful park tucked around Beach Drive from Alki point which has it all - picnic areas by the road, nature trails up the slope and tidal pools on the water front.
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Me-Kwa-Mooks Park
4430 Beach Dr SW
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A beautiful park tucked around Beach Drive from Alki point which has it all - picnic areas by the road, nature trails up the slope and tidal pools on the water front.
It's such a wide spread and such an extensive collection it's hard to believe this is one of Seattle's hidden gems. Usually relatively quite; a nice place for a picnic or to catch the annual kite festival or one of the other community events.
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Seattle Chinese Garden
6000 16th Ave SW
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It's such a wide spread and such an extensive collection it's hard to believe this is one of Seattle's hidden gems. Usually relatively quite; a nice place for a picnic or to catch the annual kite festival or one of the other community events.
Established long ago with the goal of making a place large enough for kids to have a natural experience within the city limits. Nature center at the entrance; frequent scheduled events and guided walks. Quiet trails bordering the West Seattle golf course. Rock climbing practice areas (check with the park for terms of use); self-guided exercise routes.
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Camp Long
5200 35th Ave SW
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Established long ago with the goal of making a place large enough for kids to have a natural experience within the city limits. Nature center at the entrance; frequent scheduled events and guided walks. Quiet trails bordering the West Seattle golf course. Rock climbing practice areas (check with the park for terms of use); self-guided exercise routes.

Sightseeing

Functioning, historic light house. Check the Coast Guard Auxiliary web site for days and hours of free tours.
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Alki Point Lighthouse
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Functioning, historic light house. Check the Coast Guard Auxiliary web site for days and hours of free tours.
Beautiful views of the sound; sunsets; brass sidewalk inlays of constellations.
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Beach Drive Southwest
Beach Drive Southwest
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Beautiful views of the sound; sunsets; brass sidewalk inlays of constellations.
View of downtown across the harbor; used by thousands as the backdrop for portrait photos.
Belvedere Park
3600 SW Admiral Way
View of downtown across the harbor; used by thousands as the backdrop for portrait photos.
A quiet viewpoint with nice city and harbor views.
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Hamilton Viewpoint Park
1120 California Way SW
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A quiet viewpoint with nice city and harbor views.

Arts & Culture

Locally-renowned production company; visual arts venue in the lobby for double the experience.
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Arts West
4711 California Ave SW
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Locally-renowned production company; visual arts venue in the lobby for double the experience.
From the Southwest Seattle Historical Society web site: "Discover this gem one block from Alki Beach in a restored 1904 log building surrounded by a native plant garden. ... the museum (with restored Admiral totem pole) is a place to discover and celebrate the history of the Duwamish peninsula and the Birthplace of Seattle. "
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Log House Museum
3003 61st Ave SW
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From the Southwest Seattle Historical Society web site: "Discover this gem one block from Alki Beach in a restored 1904 log building surrounded by a native plant garden. ... the museum (with restored Admiral totem pole) is a place to discover and celebrate the history of the Duwamish peninsula and the Birthplace of Seattle. "
West Seattle Branch - The Seattle Public Library
2306 42nd Ave SW
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There is an Argosy Cruises excursion from downtown to the park and cultural center on Blake Island; reservations required. The excursion includes a performance in the cultural center theater and a traditional dinner. We've been to Blake Island on the cruise and also by private boat. We've found the performance both entertaining and informative, and the park trails lovely.
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Tillicum Village
Blake Island
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There is an Argosy Cruises excursion from downtown to the park and cultural center on Blake Island; reservations required. The excursion includes a performance in the cultural center theater and a traditional dinner. We've been to Blake Island on the cruise and also by private boat. We've found the performance both entertaining and informative, and the park trails lovely.

Essentials

Drug store, essentials, photo printing and more.
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Bartell Drugs
1407 Broadway
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Drug store, essentials, photo printing and more.
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Safeway
516 1st Ave W
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Metropolitan Market West Seattle (Admiral)
2320 42nd Ave SW
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