Guidebook for Tacoma
Food Scene
Really laid back down to earth crowd. Friendly staff, open early, free wifi!
Coffee is GREAT! They roast their own beans in house!
68 locals recommend
Bluebeard Coffee Roasters
2201 6th AveReally laid back down to earth crowd. Friendly staff, open early, free wifi!
Coffee is GREAT! They roast their own beans in house!
Argentine steak house. High quality for moderate price. Very beautiful ambiance. Not too posh. Great liquor and wine selection. Great service. Masculine decor. Low light. Open late in the bar. Local bar hopping on the weekend scene. Age group mid 30's to mid 40's.
61 locals recommend
Asado Restaurant
2810 6th AveArgentine steak house. High quality for moderate price. Very beautiful ambiance. Not too posh. Great liquor and wine selection. Great service. Masculine decor. Low light. Open late in the bar. Local bar hopping on the weekend scene. Age group mid 30's to mid 40's.
5 minutes away. On the bus line. Large indoor area for desk space availability or meetings. Large outdoor space which is great in the summer.
550 locals recommend
Starbucks
1912 Pike Pl5 minutes away. On the bus line. Large indoor area for desk space availability or meetings. Large outdoor space which is great in the summer.
Entertainment & Activities
It is right on the iconic Ruston Way! Enjoy dinner and cocktails at any of the many restaurants and bars just a stones throw away before your movie.
After your movie take a romantic walk! Bring a sweater if it seems chilly or is after dusk!
49 locals recommend
Century Point Ruston and XD
5057 Main StIt is right on the iconic Ruston Way! Enjoy dinner and cocktails at any of the many restaurants and bars just a stones throw away before your movie.
After your movie take a romantic walk! Bring a sweater if it seems chilly or is after dusk!
Drinks & Nightlife
Young and hip college, local and military crowd type of bar!
They provide games all around for group activities. Fun atmosphere! Great staff, very quick with drinks in a large crowd! Very nicely dressed people. Good music too! Outdoor heaters.
116 locals recommend
The Matador
721 Pacific AveYoung and hip college, local and military crowd type of bar!
They provide games all around for group activities. Fun atmosphere! Great staff, very quick with drinks in a large crowd! Very nicely dressed people. Good music too! Outdoor heaters.
Sightseeing
There is a fun little ice cream place just off the dock! Walking Ruston Way is gorgeous and lively! It is on the sound with great views of the Puget sound. Ferry, gardens, rent bikes, movies, restaurants, gym, italian gilato and dessert cafe, pizza, coffee chop and more!
52 locals recommend
Ruston Way
Ruston WayThere is a fun little ice cream place just off the dock! Walking Ruston Way is gorgeous and lively! It is on the sound with great views of the Puget sound. Ferry, gardens, rent bikes, movies, restaurants, gym, italian gilato and dessert cafe, pizza, coffee chop and more!
Parks & Nature
One of the oldest known forts! Very historical area with some of the oldest trees. Many secret hikes and trails, 5 mile drive, Owens beach, take a ferry over to the island, Chinese Garden, Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, lots of lookouts! Higly recommend for views and scenery at sunrise or sunset!
33 locals recommend
Point Defiance Park
Point Defiance ParkOne of the oldest known forts! Very historical area with some of the oldest trees. Many secret hikes and trails, 5 mile drive, Owens beach, take a ferry over to the island, Chinese Garden, Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, lots of lookouts! Higly recommend for views and scenery at sunrise or sunset!
Arts & Culture
Tacoma Art Museum
1701 Pacific AveWorld renowned Glass blowing artists' outdoor glass display is so stunning for pictures especially at NIGHT!
34 locals recommend
Chihuly Bridge of Glass
World renowned Glass blowing artists' outdoor glass display is so stunning for pictures especially at NIGHT!
Shopping
Everything you can think of is here! Cell phone carriers, restaurants in and around the mall to include, Cheesecake Factory and BJ's! Nail salon and Starbucks too!
82 locals recommend
Tacoma Mall
4502 S Steele StEverything you can think of is here! Cell phone carriers, restaurants in and around the mall to include, Cheesecake Factory and BJ's! Nail salon and Starbucks too!