Guidebook for Tacoma
Food Scene
Chung Ki Wa
8601 S Tacoma WayStarbucks
1912 Pike Pl24 hours!
Best hand-shaven noodles in South Sound, hands down. And the only spot to get authentic Hot Pot in Tacoma.
Tacoma Szechuan And Hot Pot
9701 S Tacoma WayBest hand-shaven noodles in South Sound, hands down. And the only spot to get authentic Hot Pot in Tacoma.
Cozy little breakfast place that looks like the inside of a pioneer's cabin. Cute place to get a decent meal and only about .3 miles from our house.
Homestead Restaurant
7837 South Tacoma WayCozy little breakfast place that looks like the inside of a pioneer's cabin. Cute place to get a decent meal and only about .3 miles from our house.
Drinks & Nightlife
Dawson's Bar & Grill
5443 S Tacoma WayDive bar with a fun atmosphere, nearby lots of other cool spots
New little Ale House down the street! Right next to the bike path by our house. Fun place to try a few local microbrews and sit outside on a Summer night.
Edison City Alehouse
5602 South Lawrence StreetNew little Ale House down the street! Right next to the bike path by our house. Fun place to try a few local microbrews and sit outside on a Summer night.
The Mule Tavern
5227 South Tacoma WayCool, chill vibe. Simply a fun hangout.
Parks & Nature
The biggest dog park in the state, I'm certain. Such a fun historical gem in Lakewood. About 10 minutes from our house. Bring your bikes too and cruise around the miles and miles of trails!
24 locals recommend
Fort Steilacoom Park
8714 87th Ave SWThe biggest dog park in the state, I'm certain. Such a fun historical gem in Lakewood. About 10 minutes from our house. Bring your bikes too and cruise around the miles and miles of trails!
Charlotte's Blueberry Park
7402 E D StWapato Park
6500 S Sheridan AveArts & Culture
Real Art Tacoma
5412 S Tacoma WayLocal Music All-ages venue. Also includes art shows and other cultural creations.
Shopping
Tacoma Mall
4502 S Steele StOnly an 8 minute drive to the mall. If you need it ;)
Essentials
Winco's is the best! Employee owned, which is cool. It's also open 24 hours! They have the best bulk snack section in the world, I'm sure. Only about 3 minutes from my house.
6 locals recommend
Winco Foods
1913 S 72nd StWinco's is the best! Employee owned, which is cool. It's also open 24 hours! They have the best bulk snack section in the world, I'm sure. Only about 3 minutes from my house.
Entertainment & Activities
If you have kids, this place is great. Has an indoor/outdoor play area and in the summer, the best SprayGround (water park meets playground) in the South Sound.
STAR Center
3873 S 66th StIf you have kids, this place is great. Has an indoor/outdoor play area and in the summer, the best SprayGround (water park meets playground) in the South Sound.