West Seattle Local Shops and Scenic Tour

West Seattle is the spit of land you can see when gazing west from downtown Seattle and Pike Place Market. It’s hard to imagine, but west Seattle has beaches and lovely little shops along the waterfront with views of Bainbridge Island and the Olympic Mountains. Home to the best record store in the city where Pearl Jam once played and one of the last stands of old growth trees in Seattle, West Seattle is a world unto itself. The city skyline view is iconic from "the west side", perfect for photos to make your friends back home wish they were with us! These are the places I bring my friends and family when they visit. With a max of 3 people, this is a very personal "best of Seattle" tour that explores a part of the city that most visitors never see. Come explore with a 30 year local! For a private version of this tour (1 to 4 people) please call/text

Meeting Point

Cherry Street Coffee House

700 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, USA

Corner of 1st Ave and Cherry St in historic Pioneer Square. We will meet inside the coffee shop, look for my Seattle Under the Radar Tours sign. Parking is limited and expensive nearby, consider taking Lyft/Uber or public transit if possible. The Pioneer Square Light Rail Station is 2 blocks away.

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours

West Seattle Junction

California Avenue Southwest and Alaska Street, , Seattle, 98116, Washington

The heart of West Seattle's urban side, we will visit fantastic local shops, stop for coffee and cupcakes, then visit the best record store in the city where Pearl Jam once played (some members still live in West Seattle!).

45 minutes

Lincoln Park

8603 Fauntleroy Way SW, , Seattle, 98136-2439, Washington

We will visit a fantastic driftwood-strewn beach and learn about wildlife.

45 minutes

Schmitz Park

5551 Southwest Admiral Way, , Seattle, 98116, Washington

This park is relatively unknown even to many residents, and holds one of only 2 stands of old growth trees left in Seattle. It's stunning! The trail is a little primitive, and often muddy, but worth the short trek to see giant mossy trees!

45 minutes

Alki Beach

Aki Ave SW, , Seattle, 98116-1817, Washington

This fun beach is full of interesting people watching, snacks, beverage choices and incredible views of Bainbridge Island and the Olympic Mountains! On the way back to downtown, we will have the most iconic views of the skyline, perfect photo opportunities all through this tour!

45 minutes