Guidebook for Seattle
Everything Else
Great place for healthy to-go options. They also have seating to eat there.
359 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
2210 Westlake AveGreat place for healthy to-go options. They also have seating to eat there.
Not my favorite grocery store, but it's the one that's closest to my house.
41 locals recommend
Albertsons
11330 51st AveNot my favorite grocery store, but it's the one that's closest to my house.
Bartell Drugs
6401 12th Ave NEClosest drug store my house.
Magnolia's Bookstore
3206 W McGraw StSmall but they have a good and varied selection.
United States Postal Service
8306 Greenwood Ave NLocal post office.
The Yoga Studio in Magnolia
3150 W Government WayI've never gone to this place but I have some friends who recommend it.
QFC
1401 BroadwayQFC is a 3 minute drive from the house.
Chevron Seattle
1800 15th Ave WGas station right across from Whole Foods.
KeyArena
334 1st Avenue NorthJust a 10 minute bus ride from my house.
IMAX Theaters, Seattle Science Center, great food court, Bumbershoot, Folklife Festival and more! Just a 10 minute bus ride from my house.
362 locals recommend
Seattle Center
305 Harrison StIMAX Theaters, Seattle Science Center, great food court, Bumbershoot, Folklife Festival and more! Just a 10 minute bus ride from my house.
Hemp Festers......my house is a very quick bus ride to Myrtle Edwards Park...less than 10 minutes.
70 locals recommend
Myrtle Edwards Park
3130 Alaskan WayHemp Festers......my house is a very quick bus ride to Myrtle Edwards Park...less than 10 minutes.
For a cheap massage without having to make an appointment! Wear comfy clothing (sweats are best) and go whenever you want...I think they're open until 11 p.m. $40 includes a tip and gets you a full body massage of almost an hour.
8 locals recommend
Two Smiling Feet
600 N 36th StFor a cheap massage without having to make an appointment! Wear comfy clothing (sweats are best) and go whenever you want...I think they're open until 11 p.m. $40 includes a tip and gets you a full body massage of almost an hour.
Food Scene
Starbucks
1912 Pike PlOne of several places to grab coffee near my house.
Authentic Italian - homemade pasta. These folks run the pizzeria that is so fantastic.
19 locals recommend
Mondello Ristorante Italiano
2425 33rd Ave WAuthentic Italian - homemade pasta. These folks run the pizzeria that is so fantastic.
Szmania's
3321 West McGraw StreetOne of the better known restaurants in Seattle. Very good!
If you want French toast, pancakes, breakfast burrito, this is the place. They also have a lounge which opens later in the day -basically serve standard fare all day long.
23 locals recommend
Serendipity Cafe
3222A W McGraw StIf you want French toast, pancakes, breakfast burrito, this is the place. They also have a lounge which opens later in the day -basically serve standard fare all day long.
Good coffee and free WiFi. Starbucks is kitty corner from this place. If you want a quieter place to read or work, this is the better choice.
83 locals recommend
Uptown Espresso
3845 Delridge Way SWGood coffee and free WiFi. Starbucks is kitty corner from this place. If you want a quieter place to read or work, this is the better choice.
Decent sushi, stir fry or teriyaki. Very nice family owns the place. Eat in or take out.
8 locals recommend
Ichiro Sushi & Teriyaki
2434 32nd Avenue WestDecent sushi, stir fry or teriyaki. Very nice family owns the place. Eat in or take out.
Magnolia Farmer's Market on this street: Saturdays, June thru October. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Not really recommending this pizza place - just wanted to let you know about the market!)
Luigis Pizza & Pasta
3213 W McGraw StMagnolia Farmer's Market on this street: Saturdays, June thru October. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Not really recommending this pizza place - just wanted to let you know about the market!)
Pad Thai and an assortment of curries. Probably won't knock your socks off but if that's what you're craving, it works.
8 locals recommend
Kinnaree Thai Cuisine
3311 W McGraw StPad Thai and an assortment of curries. Probably won't knock your socks off but if that's what you're craving, it works.
This place is really about location. On the marina - lovely views toward downtown Seattle and Mt. Rainier. Serving burgers, tacos, salads and such.
20 locals recommend
Maggie Bluffs
2601 W Marina PlThis place is really about location. On the marina - lovely views toward downtown Seattle and Mt. Rainier. Serving burgers, tacos, salads and such.
One of the nicest seafood restaurants in Seattle. Spectacular setting and gorgeous views off downtown. Go to Happy Hour if you don't want to break the bank.
62 locals recommend
Palisade
2601 W Marina PlOne of the nicest seafood restaurants in Seattle. Spectacular setting and gorgeous views off downtown. Go to Happy Hour if you don't want to break the bank.
Pagliacci Pizza
1614 W Dravus StPizza - you pick up or they can deliver to the house.
Theo makes high quality, fair trade chocolate. You can take the tour (reserve in advance) or just stop by their very well-stocked gift shop. All things chocolate available!
201 locals recommend
Theo Chocolate
3400 Phinney Ave NTheo makes high quality, fair trade chocolate. You can take the tour (reserve in advance) or just stop by their very well-stocked gift shop. All things chocolate available!
Great but unusual Korean dishes with a modern twist. Fun place! Close to Theo's Chocolates in the Fremont neighborhood.
113 locals recommend
Revel
401 North 36th StreetGreat but unusual Korean dishes with a modern twist. Fun place! Close to Theo's Chocolates in the Fremont neighborhood.
Great place to stop for coffee. This is an old mansion so after grabbing your coffee, you can curl up with a newspaper/book or your laptop in one of the many rooms. You feel like you're in someone's house!
58 locals recommend
Fremont Coffee Company
459 N 36th StGreat place to stop for coffee. This is an old mansion so after grabbing your coffee, you can curl up with a newspaper/book or your laptop in one of the many rooms. You feel like you're in someone's house!
High quality Mexican food in the heart of Fremont. Shop the boutique stores on the same street then hit this place for Happy Hour or dinner. Cool outdoor deck in the summer.
37 locals recommend
El Camino
607 N 35th StHigh quality Mexican food in the heart of Fremont. Shop the boutique stores on the same street then hit this place for Happy Hour or dinner. Cool outdoor deck in the summer.
Chiso Sushi & Izakaya
3520 Fremont Ave NGreat sushi place in Fremont hood.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you're looking for beer and burgers in a sports bar setting, this is your place!
26 locals recommend
Magnolia Village Pub
3221 W McGraw StIf you're looking for beer and burgers in a sports bar setting, this is your place!
Mulleady's Irish Pub
3055 21st Ave WNeed to get your Irish on? This is the place.
If Belgian beer is your thing, go to this place! German inspired food and a ridiculous number of Belgian beers on tap.
60 locals recommend
Brouwer's Cafe
400 N 35th StIf Belgian beer is your thing, go to this place! German inspired food and a ridiculous number of Belgian beers on tap.
If you're into cider, this is your place! 24 ciders on tap plus a wall of refrigerators with even more. They don't serve food so you're welcome to bring your own or order a pizza in. Hoppin' place in the Fremont neighborhood.
30 locals recommend
Schilling Cider House
708 N 34th StIf you're into cider, this is your place! 24 ciders on tap plus a wall of refrigerators with even more. They don't serve food so you're welcome to bring your own or order a pizza in. Hoppin' place in the Fremont neighborhood.
Sightseeing
Fun to walk down to the locks and watch the boats go through. You can park on the Magnolia side and walk over or drive north to Ballard and enter from that side.
774 locals recommend
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StFun to walk down to the locks and watch the boats go through. You can park on the Magnolia side and walk over or drive north to Ballard and enter from that side.
This is a lovely park within walking distance of my house. Gorgeous views of Puget Sound and downtown Seattle. Sit in the sun or find shade under a tree. Take your picnic blanket and lunch and enjoy!
15 locals recommend
Magnolia Park
1461 Magnolia Blvd WThis is a lovely park within walking distance of my house. Gorgeous views of Puget Sound and downtown Seattle. Sit in the sun or find shade under a tree. Take your picnic blanket and lunch and enjoy!
Parks & Nature
This is one of the biggest parks in the Seattle area. You get a little bit of everything-beaches, forest, meadows and hiking trails all around. Good for walking or cross country-type running.
756 locals recommend
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdThis is one of the biggest parks in the Seattle area. You get a little bit of everything-beaches, forest, meadows and hiking trails all around. Good for walking or cross country-type running.
Arts & Culture
If you want to learn more about Seattle and the Pacific NW, this is the place to go. Located in the hopping South Lake Union neighborhood, it's a great place to visit then pick one of the many restaurants nearby.
357 locals recommend
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave NIf you want to learn more about Seattle and the Pacific NW, this is the place to go. Located in the hopping South Lake Union neighborhood, it's a great place to visit then pick one of the many restaurants nearby.
Shopping
Burnt Sugar is a really cool boutique store in Fremont. Small selections of shoes, handbags, jewelry, stationary and other high quality, fun things. Worth a browse then go grab a meal at one of the great restaurants in the hood.
7 locals recommend
Burnt Sugar
601 N 35th StBurnt Sugar is a really cool boutique store in Fremont. Small selections of shoes, handbags, jewelry, stationary and other high quality, fun things. Worth a browse then go grab a meal at one of the great restaurants in the hood.