West Seattle Travel Guide

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      mural in the sidewalk of West Seattle
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Anchor Park / Luna Park

Anchor Park / Luna Park, West Seattle

 glabah Says:  Anchor Park is the name of this park on several tourist maps, but the name "Luna Park" (reference to the old name of the facility here) is still in use to some extent. There is a good view of the Seattle skyline from here, a number of benches, and a ships anchor of some 2.5... 

Don Armeni Park: Boat Ramp with Viewpoint

Don Armeni Park: Boat Ramp with Viewpoint, West Seattle

 glabah Says:  One of the several parks along the base of the hill on which most of West Seattle sits, Don Armeni Park sits just north of Seacrest Park, and has a few small trees and a continuation of the waterfront trail and bike path through it. There are benches that overlook the view... 

Alki Penensula Walkway and Bike Path

Alki Penensula Walkway and Bike Path, West Seattle

 glabah Says:  Running from the edges of the Port of Seattle and Jack Block Park at the southeast edge of the Alki Peninsula and Duwamish Head all the way around to the end of the Peninsula, there is a paved walkway and a parallel bicycle trail along Harbor Avenue and Alki Avenue. If the... 

Seacrest Park

Seacrest Park, West Seattle

 glabah Says:  While it isn't the best park in West Seattle, Seacrest Park is the park in West Seattle that many tourists visit each day during the peak season because this is the end point for the King County Water Taxi.There are great views of downtown Seattle from here, and on a clear... 

West Seattle Farmer's Market

West Seattle Farmer's Market, West Seattle

 nickiejo Says:  Operating since 1999, the West Seattle Farmers Market features over 35 Washington State farmers and small food processors. Fresh fruit from both sides of the state include berries, cherries, peaches, nectarines, apples, and melons. Market tables are also loaded with local... 

Fauntleroy ferry

Fauntleroy ferry, West Seattle

 dawnmc Says:  Taking a ferry gives you the opportunity to see West Seattle and the rest of Puget Sound from the water. On a nice day you can you Mt. Ranier, the Olympics, Vashon Island and Blake Island and others. 

Transportation  

King County Water Taxi

King County Water Taxi, West Seattle

 glabah Says:  NOTE: This tip is out of date. It refers to the service as it existed in 2009, but there were some very significant changes to the service in 2010. I have kept this old tip in place, however, as this service is operated by a contract operator, and should various conditions... 

Local Customs  

Eccentric Decorations giving way to Big Condos

Eccentric Decorations giving way to Big Condos, West Seattle

 glabah Says:  In years past, West Seattle had a reputation for all manner of eccentric decorations on the houses facing the water. These older West Seattle houses are, today, rapidly disappearang in favor of much less interesting condominium buildings that are basically mass produced... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Dangers from Puget Sound: Fishing and Animals

Dangers from Puget Sound: Fishing and Animals, West Seattle

 glabah Says:  With beaches on Pugest Sound, you can expect a few hazards on the Alki Peninsula and the West Seattle beaches. All of these hazards are clearly marked, but for the sake of completeness I will report the dangers here:1. Marine animals are heavy and can get angry. Therefore,... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Jack Block Park

Jack Block Park, West Seattle

 glabah Says:  There are several parks in Seattle that are in unexpected locations, such as the middle of industrial areas. This park, owned by the Port of Seattle and located at the border between the Port of Seattle facilities and the West Seattle tourist beaches, is certainly one of... 

West Seattle Murals

West Seattle Murals, West Seattle

 glabah Says:  On the tourist maps of West Seattle, you will find listed the "West Seattle Murals".While they are interesting, I would not suggest coming all the way to West Seattle to specifically see these murals. It isn't as if these are spectacular attractions.These are a series of... 

Admiral Viewpoint / Belvedere Park

Admiral Viewpoint / Belvedere Park, West Seattle

 glabah Says:  Heading towards the "Admiral District" of West Seattle on Admiral Way, there is a wide spot in the road that is intended for people to take a look over the railing and see the wonderful Seattle skyline from this location.It seems to be a reasonably well known tourist... 

Admiral Way Bridge (another view point)

Admiral Way Bridge (another view point), West Seattle

 glabah Says:  While the Admiral Way viewpoint gives a more complete view of downtown Seattle and the Cascades, the view from the bridge also provides a great view of the north part of downtown Seattle and the mountains.Unlike the Admiral Way viewpoint, the view from here provides a deep... 

Admiral Viewpoint Story Pole

Admiral Viewpoint Story Pole, West Seattle

 glabah Says:  At the wide spot in the road known as the "Admiral Viewpoint" on the sign, there is another small attraction here: a story pole. It is only 25 feet tall, but is reasonably impressive and carved from a western red cedar that was approximately 450 to 550 years old, and was cut... 

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 Taking a ferry gives you the opportunity to see West Seattle and the rest of Puget Sound from the water. On a nice day you can you Mt. Ranier, the Olympics,... 

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Seattle Area's first Settlement from the USA

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 What is now downtown Seattle was not the first location of an attempted settlement in the area. In fact, the first settlers from the United State of America decided that Alki Point and what is now... 

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West Seattle

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 West Seattle is a nice suburb of Seattle. It's pretty quiet here, but its great if you like walks or going jogging or biking as there are quite a few parks here. Alki beach offers a miles long path...... 

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West Seattle

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 Oh my...this picture could sum up Seattle, but the weather for the rest of our trip was unusually hot (in the 90's!) and sunny. My sister lives in West Seattle which happens to be a great part of the... 

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Small town feel in the big city!

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 West Seattle is a little world all it's own within view of Seattle across the water! 

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