Chantel's Activity Guidebook
Laurelhurst Neighborhood Restaurants
This Steak House and Bar Scene remind me of the sitcom, Cheers! Lots of my neighbors grab a seat in their bar and enjoy an excellent Happy Hour.
I love their spinach salad and martinis.
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JaK's Grill
4548 California Ave SWThis Steak House and Bar Scene remind me of the sitcom, Cheers! Lots of my neighbors grab a seat in their bar and enjoy an excellent Happy Hour.
I love their spinach salad and martinis.
WE LOVE the calzones at this popular pizza house. One calzone is good for two people or two meals. Their big screen TVs are ideal for watching the game.
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Varlamos Pizzeria
3617 NE 45th StWE LOVE the calzones at this popular pizza house. One calzone is good for two people or two meals. Their big screen TVs are ideal for watching the game.
People travel across town for their Thai food. Btw, it’s take-out only due to Covid. I’ve always preferred their take out on my patio rather than dining in, anyway. I recommend their Avocado Curry and Fresh Rolls(not fried).
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marlai Thai Cuisine
3719 NE 45th StPeople travel across town for their Thai food. Btw, it’s take-out only due to Covid. I’ve always preferred their take out on my patio rather than dining in, anyway. I recommend their Avocado Curry and Fresh Rolls(not fried).
These taco trucks are popular around town for a quick bite and for take out for larger parties.
I prefer a light lunch : try shrimp tacos with a Horchata.
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El Camion
These taco trucks are popular around town for a quick bite and for take out for larger parties.
I prefer a light lunch : try shrimp tacos with a Horchata.
Shopping
This is a well planned, open-air shopping center with a QFC (grocery store), shops for clothing, gifts, outdoor gear, restaurants, Apple & Microsoft Stores and a TESLA store front. There are a lot of great restaurants here too: Joey's and BaBar are my favorites. But my preferred go-to lunch is actually any of the toasted sandwiches from the deli at QFC.
There is a Summer Concert Series on 6 Wednesday evenings which is pretty awesome…walk if you can.
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University Village
2623 NE University Village StThis is a well planned, open-air shopping center with a QFC (grocery store), shops for clothing, gifts, outdoor gear, restaurants, Apple & Microsoft Stores and a TESLA store front. There are a lot of great restaurants here too: Joey's and BaBar are my favorites. But my preferred go-to lunch is actually any of the toasted sandwiches from the deli at QFC.
There is a Summer Concert Series on 6 Wednesday evenings which is pretty awesome…walk if you can.
Sightseeing on a Budget Tips
The best way to enjoy a sunny day in Seattle is on the water. Here's an inexpensive and enjoyable tip. Take the Water Taxi from the Downtown Seattle Waterfront to West Seattle. https://kingcounty.gov/depts/transportation/water-taxi/west-seattle.aspx
The water taxi ends at a Hawaiian Themed restaurant named: "Marination" which has great views and tasty bites and cocktails. Or hop on a rented Lime bike and pedal down to see the action on Alki Beach.
Pier 50 Seattle Dock
The best way to enjoy a sunny day in Seattle is on the water. Here's an inexpensive and enjoyable tip. Take the Water Taxi from the Downtown Seattle Waterfront to West Seattle. https://kingcounty.gov/depts/transportation/water-taxi/west-seattle.aspx
The water taxi ends at a Hawaiian Themed restaurant named: "Marination" which has great views and tasty bites and cocktails. Or hop on a rented Lime bike and pedal down to see the action on Alki Beach.
Check out sailboats, yachts and commercial vessels as they pass through the Ballard Locks between saltwater and freshwater. This is run by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. You will also find gardens, trails, a gift shop, a Fish Ladder, the occasional summer concert and access to the sleepy Magnolia neighborhood.
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Escalera de Peces de Ballard Locks
2930 W Commodore WayCheck out sailboats, yachts and commercial vessels as they pass through the Ballard Locks between saltwater and freshwater. This is run by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. You will also find gardens, trails, a gift shop, a Fish Ladder, the occasional summer concert and access to the sleepy Magnolia neighborhood.
This 350 acre park is in close proximity. It used to be the Naval Station of Puget Sound. There are trails, sports fields, public art works, and public beach access.
Sail Sand Point, Cascade Bicycle Club, the Mountaineers and REI outdoors classes are also located here.
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Parque Warren G. Magnuson
7400 Sand Point Way NEThis 350 acre park is in close proximity. It used to be the Naval Station of Puget Sound. There are trails, sports fields, public art works, and public beach access.
Sail Sand Point, Cascade Bicycle Club, the Mountaineers and REI outdoors classes are also located here.
There are free lunch time concerts through out the city during the Summer. I prefer the Harbor Steps venue. Check out this website for more info: https://downtownseattle.org/events/downtown-summer-sounds/
Harbor Steps
Harbor StepsThere are free lunch time concerts through out the city during the Summer. I prefer the Harbor Steps venue. Check out this website for more info: https://downtownseattle.org/events/downtown-summer-sounds/
Vacation Decadence
Take a sight seeing flight around Seattle or up to the San Juans for a day...it's beautiful! Kenmore Air has two sites convenient to my house: Seattle's South Lake Union and Kenmore. The take-off itself is thrilling.
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Kenmore Air
950 Westlake Ave NTake a sight seeing flight around Seattle or up to the San Juans for a day...it's beautiful! Kenmore Air has two sites convenient to my house: Seattle's South Lake Union and Kenmore. The take-off itself is thrilling.
$$$Ray's Boathouse is my favorite place to take visitors. It has the best views and the food is wonderful. I love their Sable Fish(aka Black Cod)! If you sit upstairs, it's casual with no reservations but you may have a wait.
$$$$Downstairs is a dressier occasion with a pricier menu and RESERVATIONS recommended.
The views are the great both upstairs, downstairs or from the bar.
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Ray's Boathouse
6049 Seaview Ave NW$$$Ray's Boathouse is my favorite place to take visitors. It has the best views and the food is wonderful. I love their Sable Fish(aka Black Cod)! If you sit upstairs, it's casual with no reservations but you may have a wait.
$$$$Downstairs is a dressier occasion with a pricier menu and RESERVATIONS recommended.
The views are the great both upstairs, downstairs or from the bar.
$$$$$ The HerbFarm is located in Woodinville. This place has a known reputation for culinary excellence even after it changed owners. Much of their food is sourced from their on-site garden and available to walk-through. I've actually never been to this restaurant but my girlfriend had an Internship there and she became an amazing chef, author, forager and food consultant. RESERVATIONS required for an exquisite 9-course meal. It's recommended to call a few months in advance.
I have enjoyed their more casual restaurant, (also on-site): $$$The Barking Frog. I've biked up there (16 Miles) on the Burke Gilman bike path, with my young family and enjoyed dinner or lunch on their patio.
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The Herbfarm
14590 NE 145th St$$$$$ The HerbFarm is located in Woodinville. This place has a known reputation for culinary excellence even after it changed owners. Much of their food is sourced from their on-site garden and available to walk-through. I've actually never been to this restaurant but my girlfriend had an Internship there and she became an amazing chef, author, forager and food consultant. RESERVATIONS required for an exquisite 9-course meal. It's recommended to call a few months in advance.
I have enjoyed their more casual restaurant, (also on-site): $$$The Barking Frog. I've biked up there (16 Miles) on the Burke Gilman bike path, with my young family and enjoyed dinner or lunch on their patio.
$$$$ This Restaurant is on the water located in the Elliott Bay Marina in the Magnolia neighborhood. Reservations recommended. Aim to get a reservation at sunset and then ...just try and focus on their excellent menu.
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Palisade
2601 W Marina Pl$$$$ This Restaurant is on the water located in the Elliott Bay Marina in the Magnolia neighborhood. Reservations recommended. Aim to get a reservation at sunset and then ...just try and focus on their excellent menu.
This is a High Quality Beautiful Venue....go see anything you can here: Symphony, Author signings, or a National Geographic Event.
Attire: This is Seattle; you will see a range of people dressed up in gowns & tuxedos AND you will also see people in athletic and comfort wear. Dress for your enjoyment.
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Benaroya Hall
200 University StThis is a High Quality Beautiful Venue....go see anything you can here: Symphony, Author signings, or a National Geographic Event.
Attire: This is Seattle; you will see a range of people dressed up in gowns & tuxedos AND you will also see people in athletic and comfort wear. Dress for your enjoyment.
Burn some Calories with a Smile!
Rent a kayak or Stand- Up Paddle Board and get on the water. From Lake Union, you can view the city and its variety of commerce and recreation, all from your small craft. Stick close to shore and stay away from the barges!
Afterwards, enjoy some excellent Mexican food at Agua Verde's Restaurant.
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Agua Verde Paddle Club
1307 NE Boat StRent a kayak or Stand- Up Paddle Board and get on the water. From Lake Union, you can view the city and its variety of commerce and recreation, all from your small craft. Stick close to shore and stay away from the barges!
Afterwards, enjoy some excellent Mexican food at Agua Verde's Restaurant.
Do you know how to row? There are several boathouses near by that may take seasoned visitors out with their team. Call to make arrangements. Lake Union Crew has been my boathouse for years. They offer a 6-week course for Learning to Row. Treat the equipment with care.
Lake Union Crew
2520 Westlake Avenue NorthDo you know how to row? There are several boathouses near by that may take seasoned visitors out with their team. Call to make arrangements. Lake Union Crew has been my boathouse for years. They offer a 6-week course for Learning to Row. Treat the equipment with care.
This is the largest park in Seattle, located in Magnolia. Spend a morning, hiking Discovery Park's trails. Check out the Visitor's Center. If you're up for a day of walking, check out: https://www.seattle.gov/documents/Departments/ParksAndRecreation/ELCs/SalmonBayMap.pdf
756 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Discovery
3801 Discovery Park BlvdThis is the largest park in Seattle, located in Magnolia. Spend a morning, hiking Discovery Park's trails. Check out the Visitor's Center. If you're up for a day of walking, check out: https://www.seattle.gov/documents/Departments/ParksAndRecreation/ELCs/SalmonBayMap.pdf
This hike is fairly close to Seattle just outside of the city of Issaquah. There are several switchbacks, plan for 2.5 hours of hiking and that's generous. Plenty of athletes are seen running on this path 2-3x in one day. There's a nice view at the top and you can often see hang gliders launching. There are two launch pads on the hike.
You will need to purchase a parking pass.
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Punto de partida del sendero de Poo Poo
11400 Issaquah-Hobart Road SoutheastThis hike is fairly close to Seattle just outside of the city of Issaquah. There are several switchbacks, plan for 2.5 hours of hiking and that's generous. Plenty of athletes are seen running on this path 2-3x in one day. There's a nice view at the top and you can often see hang gliders launching. There are two launch pads on the hike.
You will need to purchase a parking pass.
Consejos para la ciudad
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Light Rail is ideal for heading South: airport or downtown.
Here is King County’s link to planning your trip via public transit:https://app.tripplanner.kingcounty.gov
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Dear Road Bikers : Enjoy the 19 Mile Burke Gilman Bike path
I bought my house based on the quick access to the Burke Gilman. It’s my favorite way to get around the city, May-October. If you bring your bikes, bring a lock and store your bikes hanging from the studio's patio. It is VERY rare for someone to come into my backyard uninvited. Take precautions, bikes are a popular item for theft and …due to Covid supply chains, they are hard to replace! Or check out renting Lime ® bikes or scooters.
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You have entered a UW Husky Zone … walk on Game Days!
Avoid driving near the stadium on game days or download an audio book! Parking is restricted on my street only on game days. https://gohuskies.com/sports/football/schedule/2022
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Check out Seattle by bike
Here is a link for Resources to rent bikes in Seattle:
https://cascade.org/bike-rentals
or Check Out Lime Bikes, download the App. Here's a quick video on how it works:
https://youtu.be/NGVl0czHuOY