Local guide
West Seattle from the door
Verified June 2026. Walk to the Junction. Alki is a short drive or bike down the hill — not a view from the house.
Coffee & breakfast
- Bakery Nouveau (4737 California Ave SW) — twice-baked almond croissant. Go early on weekends.
- Uptown Espresso, The Birdhouse, Hotwire Coffeehouse, Easy Street Records (record store + café).
Lunch & dinner
- Husky Deli (4721 California Ave SW) — sandwiches, house-made ice cream.
- Falafel Salam (4746 California Ave SW).
- Raccolto — Italian on California Ave, just north of Genesee. Worth a reservation.
Groceries
Whole Foods in the Whittaker on Fauntleroy. West Seattle Farmers Market Sundays in the Junction.
Beaches & parks
- Alki Beach — beach walk and skyline from the sand. Drive or bike down the hill.
- Lincoln Park — forest trails, shoreline path, Colman Pool in summer.
- Schmitz Preserve Park — old-growth pocket near Alki.
Downtown without driving
West Seattle Water Taxi from Seacrest Park to Pier 50, about 10–15 minutes. Live times: King County Water Taxi.