Tacoma's guidebook
Food scene
A great breakfast/brunch spot with hearty egg dishes & pancakes, plus burgers & sandwiches at lunch.
39 locals recommend
Shakabrah Java
2618 6th AveA great breakfast/brunch spot with hearty egg dishes & pancakes, plus burgers & sandwiches at lunch.
"Delicious recipes that have been perfected over the years are made in-house daily."
7 locals recommend
Mediterranean Gyro Grill
34024 Hoyt Rd SW"Delicious recipes that have been perfected over the years are made in-house daily."
"A historic Tacoma restaurant that has a long history as being a fine dining experience for the elite of the area."
26 locals recommend
Cliff House Restaurant
6300 Marine View Dr"A historic Tacoma restaurant that has a long history as being a fine dining experience for the elite of the area."
Brewpub chain featuring rotating house beers & easygoing American grub in family-friendly environs with great views on the water!
44 locals recommend
RAM Restaurant & Brewery
3001 Ruston WayBrewpub chain featuring rotating house beers & easygoing American grub in family-friendly environs with great views on the water!
El Antojo of Tacoma
3801 E McKinley AveTasty food with affordable prices! Very close to the home.
"Old-school diner for American comfort eats & breakfast plus cocktails & patio seating. Great coffee Outdoor seating Breakfast Lunch Dinner Solo dining Accessibility Wheelchair accessible entrance Offerings Coffee Comfort food Happy hour food Kids' menu Late-night food Quick bite Small plates"
17 locals recommend
Browns Point Diner
6622 East Side Dr NE"Old-school diner for American comfort eats & breakfast plus cocktails & patio seating. Great coffee Outdoor seating Breakfast Lunch Dinner Solo dining Accessibility Wheelchair accessible entrance Offerings Coffee Comfort food Happy hour food Kids' menu Late-night food Quick bite Small plates"
"Voted best seafood restaurant by King5 Best if Western Washington Viewers, 2015!"
43 locals recommend
Duke's Seafood & Chowder
3327 Ruston Way"Voted best seafood restaurant by King5 Best if Western Washington Viewers, 2015!"
"WildFin has something for everyone. Great seafood and everything else too. It is located at the newly developed Point Ruston."
36 locals recommend
WildFin American Grill - Tacoma
5115 Grand Loop"WildFin has something for everyone. Great seafood and everything else too. It is located at the newly developed Point Ruston."
Parks and Trails
Combines the Grandview Trail with the Soundview Trail to make 3.25 miles with some serious incline. Walk around the golf course at Chambers Creek Regional Park, and enjoy views of Chambers Bay and the vivid green grasses of the golf course.
Chambers Bay Walk
Chambers Bay WalkCombines the Grandview Trail with the Soundview Trail to make 3.25 miles with some serious incline. Walk around the golf course at Chambers Creek Regional Park, and enjoy views of Chambers Bay and the vivid green grasses of the golf course.
"A local State Park with beach access, picnic tables and restrooms. A great place to explore and go for a hike."
57 locals recommend
Dash Point State Park
5700 SW Dash Point Rd"A local State Park with beach access, picnic tables and restrooms. A great place to explore and go for a hike."
"Two-mile-long scenic waterfront with panoramic views of Commencement Bay is a great place for walking, jogging, rollerblading and fishing."
Ruston Way Path
Ruston Way Path"Two-mile-long scenic waterfront with panoramic views of Commencement Bay is a great place for walking, jogging, rollerblading and fishing."
Groceries
Everyone loves a local Costco! Stock up on essentials for big groups and extended stays
99 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
2219 S 37th StEveryone loves a local Costco! Stock up on essentials for big groups and extended stays
Safeway
707 S 56th StThe closest grocery store to the home
Bars & Nightlife
Great place to come to enjoy awesome music, drinks, and lots of laughs!
28 locals recommend
Keys on Main
1003 Pacific AveGreat place to come to enjoy awesome music, drinks, and lots of laughs!
New American food & cocktails with a great vibe and awesome happy hour. 21 and up only.
82 locals recommend
Dirty Oscar's Annex
2309 6th AvenueNew American food & cocktails with a great vibe and awesome happy hour. 21 and up only.
For avid sports fans looking for a sports bar! Their slogan is "all the sports…all the time to the guests who love their sports served FIRST CLASS."
8 locals recommend
the Loose Wheel Bar & Grill
6108 6th AveFor avid sports fans looking for a sports bar! Their slogan is "all the sports…all the time to the guests who love their sports served FIRST CLASS."
"Casual tavern with sweeping ocean views serving pizza, burgers & seafood, plus local wines & brews."
25 locals recommend
Katie Downs Waterfront Tavern
3211 Ruston Way"Casual tavern with sweeping ocean views serving pizza, burgers & seafood, plus local wines & brews."
Very close to the home and a local favorite. "Down-to-earth tavern suppling drinks & casual chow till late night, with happy hour twice daily."
44 locals recommend
Top of Tacoma Bar & Cafe
3529 McKinley AveVery close to the home and a local favorite. "Down-to-earth tavern suppling drinks & casual chow till late night, with happy hour twice daily."
"High-energy hangout featuring many TVs for game-watching, outdoor seating, American grub & booze."
7 locals recommend
The Office Bar & Grill On Pacific Avenue
813 Pacific Ave"High-energy hangout featuring many TVs for game-watching, outdoor seating, American grub & booze."
A local favorite! This is a nice neighborhood bar. Friendly staff with generous pours and solid bar food.
Tami's In Tacoma
4034 East McKinley AvenueA local favorite! This is a nice neighborhood bar. Friendly staff with generous pours and solid bar food.
Arts & Culture
"Sharing art that inspires broader perspectives and cultivates a compassionate future."
167 locals recommend
Tacoma Art Museum
1701 Pacific Ave"Sharing art that inspires broader perspectives and cultivates a compassionate future."
"Diverse indoor & outdoor glass-art exhibits plus a cone-shaped studio with working artists."
268 locals recommend
Museum of Glass
1801 Dock St"Diverse indoor & outdoor glass-art exhibits plus a cone-shaped studio with working artists."
"Museum exploring Washington state's history through high-tech exhibits!"
87 locals recommend
Washington State History Museum
1911 Pacific Ave"Museum exploring Washington state's history through high-tech exhibits!"
Interactive environment for children and youth that promotes learning through play. Admission is by donation only.
54 locals recommend
Children's Museum of Tacoma
1501 Pacific AveInteractive environment for children and youth that promotes learning through play. Admission is by donation only.
"A 4-story museum on an 8-acre campus displays cars, trucks & motorcycles in historic & tech exhibits."
157 locals recommend
LeMay - America’s Car Museum
2702 E D St"A 4-story museum on an 8-acre campus displays cars, trucks & motorcycles in historic & tech exhibits."
Shopping
"Fun place to walk and shop. Local grown food, local artists and sightseeing along waterfront."
22 locals recommend
Point Ruston Farmers Market
5101 Grand Loop"Fun place to walk and shop. Local grown food, local artists and sightseeing along waterfront."
Once a week located downtown, usually Thursday's, they blovk off the street with a variety of vendors!
12 locals recommend
The Broadway Farmers Market
BroadwayOnce a week located downtown, usually Thursday's, they blovk off the street with a variety of vendors!
Tacoma Mall Boulevard
Tacoma Mall BoulevardCommercial mall, the largest shopping center in Tacoma.