Sightseeing
20-acre Japanese garden in the Rainier Beach neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. A public park since 1987, it was started in 1927 by Fujitaro Kubota, a Japanese emigrant. Today, it is maintained as a public park by the Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Kubota Garden Foundation.
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Ġnien Kubota
9817 55th Ave S20-acre Japanese garden in the Rainier Beach neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. A public park since 1987, it was started in 1927 by Fujitaro Kubota, a Japanese emigrant. Today, it is maintained as a public park by the Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Kubota Garden Foundation.
Visitors can enjoy a 2.4 mile bike and walking loop, an amphitheater, a native plant garden, an art studio, sheltered picnic areas, slightly more challenging hiking trails, a swimming beach, and more.
It's recommended to go on a clear, sunny day to enjoy the view of the mountain.
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Seward Park
5900 Lake Washington Blvd SVisitors can enjoy a 2.4 mile bike and walking loop, an amphitheater, a native plant garden, an art studio, sheltered picnic areas, slightly more challenging hiking trails, a swimming beach, and more.
It's recommended to go on a clear, sunny day to enjoy the view of the mountain.
This may be the 2nd landmark Seattle is known for, 1st being the Space Needle. They have some hidden gems including good food, people watching, and eclectic shops. This is also were the fish market where they throw and catch fish is.
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Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveThis may be the 2nd landmark Seattle is known for, 1st being the Space Needle. They have some hidden gems including good food, people watching, and eclectic shops. This is also were the fish market where they throw and catch fish is.
Historic landmark. Probably the most recognized structure in the city.
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Igla tal-Fażola
400 Broad StHistoric landmark. Probably the most recognized structure in the city.
Grocery Shopping
Safeway
2201 E Madison St5 minute drive, 15 minute walk
Safeway
2201 E Madison St5 min drive
Local Co-op comparable to Whole Foods. 15 min drive. In same shopping plaza as a Trader Joe's and Super Supplements
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PCC Community Markets - Burien
15840 1st Ave SLocal Co-op comparable to Whole Foods. 15 min drive. In same shopping plaza as a Trader Joe's and Super Supplements
Local Co-op comparable to Whole Foods. This location is about 11 min drive away.
Columbia City is a great area to walk around and enjoy local dining.
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PCC Community Markets - Columbia City
3610 S Edmunds StLocal Co-op comparable to Whole Foods. This location is about 11 min drive away.
Columbia City is a great area to walk around and enjoy local dining.
15 min drive. In same shopping plaza as a PCC (Local Co-op comparable to Whole Foods) and Super Supplements
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Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison St15 min drive. In same shopping plaza as a PCC (Local Co-op comparable to Whole Foods) and Super Supplements
Food scene
Known for its great breakfast food, they keep unusual hours, often have a line, but I've never a meal that wasn't tasty. : )
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Geraldine's Counter Restaurant
4872 Rainier Ave SKnown for its great breakfast food, they keep unusual hours, often have a line, but I've never a meal that wasn't tasty. : )
Small place, easy to miss but some of the best Ethiopian food I've had in the city. Approx 10 min drive, on west side of street.
Bana Ethiopian and Eritrean Restaurant
4423 Rainier Ave SSmall place, easy to miss but some of the best Ethiopian food I've had in the city. Approx 10 min drive, on west side of street.
Who doesn't occasionally like a good slice of pizza that doesn't feel like it's going to immediately clog your arteries?!?! : ) If you're in that kind of mood, this is your place.
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Pagliacci Pizza
1614 W Dravus StWho doesn't occasionally like a good slice of pizza that doesn't feel like it's going to immediately clog your arteries?!?! : ) If you're in that kind of mood, this is your place.
Great Rum bar, soul/Caribbean cuisine, this is a go to that can accommodate meat eaters and vegans with a tasty meal.
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Island Soul Rum Bar & Soul Shack
4869 Rainier Ave SGreat Rum bar, soul/Caribbean cuisine, this is a go to that can accommodate meat eaters and vegans with a tasty meal.
Local ice cream shop with plenty of personality. Tucked away in a strip mall. Dairy and vegan options available.
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Full Tilt Columbia City
5041 Rainier Ave SLocal ice cream shop with plenty of personality. Tucked away in a strip mall. Dairy and vegan options available.
It has interesting flavors like Lavender. I'm not a huge fan but they usually have a line (when they're open).
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Molly Moon's
4822 Rainier Ave SIt has interesting flavors like Lavender. I'm not a huge fan but they usually have a line (when they're open).
Local Entertainment
Old local movie theatre in Columbia City, about 12 minute drive. Before the pandemic they had $6 movies on Wednesdays.
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Ark Lodge Cinemas
4816 Rainier Ave SOld local movie theatre in Columbia City, about 12 minute drive. Before the pandemic they had $6 movies on Wednesdays.
Local Fitness
Free gym access (basketball courts), fitness center with cardio and weights, and a beautiful large pool & sauna room. To use the pool & sauna check their website for the schedule. It usually costs $6 for adult swim.
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Rainier Beach Community Center
8825 Rainier Ave SFree gym access (basketball courts), fitness center with cardio and weights, and a beautiful large pool & sauna room. To use the pool & sauna check their website for the schedule. It usually costs $6 for adult swim.
Planet Fitness
27073 Pacific Hwy SFor the nerd in you
The libraries are currently closed but this building is charming and well worth the challenge of getting a parking spot. Also provides wifi, small reading/meeting rooms that can be booked in advance.
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Columbia Branch - The Seattle Public Library
4721 Rainier Ave SThe libraries are currently closed but this building is charming and well worth the challenge of getting a parking spot. Also provides wifi, small reading/meeting rooms that can be booked in advance.
About 5 min drive. This library doesn't have the charm that Columbia has had some recent upgrades and plenty of parking. Study rooms and wife are also available.
Rainier Beach Branch - The Seattle Public Library
9125 Rainier Ave SAbout 5 min drive. This library doesn't have the charm that Columbia has had some recent upgrades and plenty of parking. Study rooms and wife are also available.