Waterfront Spots in Seattle worth going out for.

Nobody here reschedules for rain, and I don't factor it in either.

I keep track of waterfront spots in Seattle and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Browse Seattle neighborhood by neighborhood, get ideas just for you, or ask me anything.

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Top picks

Kerry Park

Kerry Park Iconic

Uptown

iconic downtown seattle views

Sky View Observatory - Columbia Center

Sky View Observatory - Columbia Center

Downtown Seattle

Sky-high panoramic views

Gas Works Park

Gas Works Park

Wallingford

industrial ruins & skyline views

Salmon Viewing at the Ballard Locks

Salmon Viewing at the Ballard Locks Iconic

Adams

historic waterway & botanical garden

Carkeek Park Eddie McAbee Entrance

Carkeek Park Eddie McAbee Entrance

Greenwood

woodland trails and beach

Atlantic City Boat Ramp

Atlantic City Boat Ramp

Dunlap

lake washington boat launch

Lake Union Park

Lake Union Park

SLU

waterfront park & maritime hub

Discovery Park

Discovery Park

Seattle

expansive coastal nature sanctuary

Freeway Park

Freeway Park

Downtown Seattle

brutalist water garden downtown

Burke-Gilman Trail

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Fremont

scenic paved cycling path

Not everyone knows about these

Foster Island Trail

Foster Island Trail

Montlake

wetland boardwalks & lake views

Streissguth Gardens

Streissguth Gardens

Capitol Hill

urban hillside woodland oasis

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Frequently asked questions

How are these waterfront spots in Seattle chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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