Seattle Waterfront
Seattle Waterfront
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Walking along the Seattle Waterfront is a perfect way to soak up some Northwest atmosphere. Take in views of the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains while exploring Olympic Sculpture Park, the Seattle Aquarium, shops, and restaurants like Ivar’s, a local landmark, where you can watch the ferries load and depart while you eat.
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Neighborhood: Downtown
How to get there
- University St • 6 min walk
- Westlake Hub • 9 min walk
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- Charles SNorthamptonshire, United Kingdom956 contributionsViews Enjoyed with a Cool BreezeMy wife and I enjoyed the waterfront and the cool breeze on the hot day we visited the city. At the side of the pier there was a live band playing in the square attracting a crowd enjoying the music. We walked along the pier with its impressive ferris wheel at the end. There is a good view of the harbour and the boats and we sat and cooled down for a while before walking back pass the lines for the rides. Worth a visit.Visited September 2019Written March 3, 2020
- Amypea33Chicago, Illinois65 contributionsNot up to par with the Marriott brandThis hotel needs Mariott Management to overhall it badly. The rooms are not up to the standard of cleanlieness of Marriott. I had dirty pillow cases, food on the chair, and the leftover room service order form from the person who stayed in the room before me. They actually placed it on my bed already filled out with the former guest's order. The hotel is REALLY loud: on a main highway AND a train line with paper thin walls. The train blares its horn every 10 minutes. You can hear the person moving stuff around in the room next door. The heat does not work well in the room and just blows cold air. All in all, this was not the experience I am used to at Marriotts.Visited February 2020Written February 2, 2020
- KciffFox Island, Washington1,016 contributionsPanoramic roller coasterThe roller coaster is amazing. Each gondola seats 8 and the views are amazing on a clear day - change sides halfway if you can so you get both sound and city views. The waterfront shops are mostly tourist trap stuff and can be skipped even though you have to walk through them to exit. The price is not bad and worth it if you have good weather.Visited January 2020Written January 13, 2020
- Steve JBolivar, Missouri3 contributionsFleece of out of state touristsDecent place for shops great restaurants but parking is a joke. Big sign said free parking on Sundays. We parked by the sign. 1 1/2 hours later returned to $66 fine. Told it’s private property free parking is on the street only. Seriously???? Move the sign or do a better job of identifying your “private lot”! This is an illigal fleece on out of state tourers. Other cars were getting tickets also. People out shopping and eating paying taxes are fleeced while the idiots running this cesspool of a city is allowing tent cities if homeless people and litter to trash up the area. I’ll never be back.Visited March 2021Traveled with friendsWritten March 7, 2021
- Pattie L.39 contributionsPikes Market areaThis market, restaurant and shopping area on the waterfront is very pleasant. You have views of the snowcapped mountains, a train that goes right by the buildings, art installations, seagulls etc! One of my favorite sections was the “local” area. Everything in that area had to be made locally. Lots of fabulous artists and mead, wine etc. You can watch cheese being made and then eat some!Visited February 2020Traveled as a coupleWritten February 28, 2020
- Bill BBel Air, Maryland7,971 contributionsSunny Day Brought Many to the WaterfrontAn unexpected sunny, though cool day brought out the crowds. The views across the water, though a bit hazy, were picturesque, including the Great (ferris) Wheel. These views were more striking from the streets above. The piers offered a variety of shopping and eating options. Mainstays like the aquarium and cruise lines provide more sightseeing possibilities. The only challenge at this time is major road construction along Alaskan Way made access challenging.Visited October 2022Traveled soloWritten October 30, 2022
- CJRamstein-Miesenbach, Germany12 contributionsExperience the PNW on the Seattle WaterfrontThe Seattle Waterfront runs along the rear of Pike's Peak Market. Restaurants, souvenir shops, fish markets, The Seattle Great Wheel, gondolas, and the world's first Starbucks are all within short walking distances. After sunset this boardwalk and the Great Wheel illuminate the Puget Sound coasts and Pacific Northwest skies.Visited August 2021Written July 20, 2022
- May FLoveland, Colorado1,739 contributionsHarbor front of seattle downtownOur cruise ship embarked at pier 66. There is lots to do around downtown the harbor front. Be prepared to walk around. Pike peaks market, seattle aquarium, space needle is all close by. Be prepared to spend as it gets pricey for entrance fees, parking, meals etc…Visited May 2022Traveled with friendsWritten May 26, 2022
- Luv2TravelFarNWideAtenas, Costa Rica1,280 contributionsYou just gotta do itYou haven't seen Seattle till you wander the piers and boardwalks downtown. Lots of unusual shops, restaurants (fancy, simple cafes, and take out places), ferris wheel, and more. Best if you can visit when the crowds aren't at their worst, so avoid days when the cruise ships disgorge hordes.Visited August 2021Written August 26, 2021
- haileythegoldenEdmonton, Canada2,477 contributionsMain Tourist AreaFun area and beautiful views of the waterfront and Puget sound. Current construction alone Alaskan which hampers walking along the sidewalks. The Seattle Aquarium, Seattle Ferris wheel along with the landing area provides good restaurants, sovereign shops and close to pikes market. Access to pikes market is across Alaskan way in the parking parkade. There are many hopeless in the parkade area and not the best at night using the elevator to get up to pikes market.Visited February 2020Traveled with familyWritten February 16, 2020
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Steve J
Bolivar, MO3 contributions
Mar 2021 • Friends
Decent place for shops great restaurants but parking is a joke. Big sign said free parking on Sundays. We parked by the sign. 1 1/2 hours later returned to $66 fine. Told it’s private property free parking is on the street only. Seriously???? Move the sign or do a better job of identifying your “private lot”! This is an illigal fleece on out of state tourers. Other cars were getting tickets also. People out shopping and eating paying taxes are fleeced while the idiots running this cesspool of a city is allowing tent cities if homeless people and litter to trash up the area. I’ll never be back.
Written March 7, 2021
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Pattie L.
39 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
This market, restaurant and shopping area on the waterfront is very pleasant. You have views of the snowcapped mountains, a train that goes right by the buildings, art installations, seagulls etc! One of my favorite sections was the “local” area. Everything in that area had to be made locally. Lots of fabulous artists and mead, wine etc. You can watch cheese being made and then eat some!
Written February 28, 2020
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Bill B
Bel Air, MD7,971 contributions
Oct 2022 • Solo
An unexpected sunny, though cool day brought out the crowds. The views across the water, though a bit hazy, were picturesque, including the Great (ferris) Wheel. These views were more striking from the streets above. The piers offered a variety of shopping and eating options. Mainstays like the aquarium and cruise lines provide more sightseeing possibilities. The only challenge at this time is major road construction along Alaskan Way made access challenging.
Written October 30, 2022
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CJ
Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany12 contributions
Aug 2021
The Seattle Waterfront runs along the rear of Pike's Peak Market. Restaurants, souvenir shops, fish markets, The Seattle Great Wheel, gondolas, and the world's first Starbucks are all within short walking distances. After sunset this boardwalk and the Great Wheel illuminate the Puget Sound coasts and Pacific Northwest skies.
Written July 20, 2022
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May F
Loveland, CO1,739 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
Our cruise ship embarked at pier 66. There is lots to do around downtown the harbor front. Be prepared to walk around. Pike peaks market, seattle aquarium, space needle is all close by. Be prepared to spend as it gets pricey for entrance fees, parking, meals etc…
Written May 26, 2022
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Luv2TravelFarNWide
Atenas, Costa Rica1,280 contributions
Aug 2021
You haven't seen Seattle till you wander the piers and boardwalks downtown. Lots of unusual shops, restaurants (fancy, simple cafes, and take out places), ferris wheel, and more.
Best if you can visit when the crowds aren't at their worst, so avoid days when the cruise ships disgorge hordes.
Best if you can visit when the crowds aren't at their worst, so avoid days when the cruise ships disgorge hordes.
Written August 26, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
haileythegolden
Edmonton, Canada2,477 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
Fun area and beautiful views of the waterfront and Puget sound. Current construction alone Alaskan which hampers walking along the sidewalks. The Seattle Aquarium, Seattle Ferris wheel along with the landing area provides good restaurants, sovereign shops and close to pikes market. Access to pikes market is across Alaskan way in the parking parkade. There are many hopeless in the parkade area and not the best at night using the elevator to get up to pikes market.
Written February 16, 2020
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GoeieWitte
Madeira, OH742 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Walk along their street and piers and you see the usual tourist activities and tourists.
Possibly cruise ship business too.
A variety from Aquarium to sailing to boating to restaurants and shops line this strip.
Continue north and the busy streets transfers to a much quieter bay experience at Olympic sculpture park.
Possibly cruise ship business too.
A variety from Aquarium to sailing to boating to restaurants and shops line this strip.
Continue north and the busy streets transfers to a much quieter bay experience at Olympic sculpture park.
Written June 27, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
northernk
Phoenix, AZ12,491 contributions
Aug 2022
Only had an hour or so before we had to catch a flight out of Seattle after arriving here, so this was the place we landed so to speak to make all our impressions of the beautiful city. That was my impression, it's so picturesque, and was so surprised by the steep Sand Franciscan roads in the downtown area heading down to the Waterfront, which seems very popular or was on this last saturday in August. Everyone we talked to in the shops was very friendly and people seemed genuinely happy to be here. The Wheel seems very popular and the restaurants here, and was totally impressed by how clean everything is. All and all very impressed and hope to return some day to here and also to see the rest of Seattle. Good job to those who keep up the Waterfront !!
Written September 6, 2022
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P & G S
Ankeny, IA963 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
So many homeless in this area. Saw a couple shooting up behind a kybo. I’d never take kids here. It’s gone downhill over the last 20 years. Many businesses have left the area, empty shops everywhere.
Written September 2, 2020
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Are dogs allowed on the Waterfront
Akin D.
Mulhouse, France1 contribution
I guess so, because it’s just a road, it would be allowed on the road but not in all the stores I imagine.
Companion162575
Seattle, WA
is there an over Washington movie on the waterfront?
WashingtonDayTripper
Seattle, WA30 contributions
The is an over Washington video
marykerickson
Stevensville, MT
Can you tell me where the Holland America will be boarding August 19 th?
L C
Kansas City, KS1,229 contributions
Pier 91 looks like the berthing home for Holland America Lines. The pier also had long term auto parking facilities.
The portal will not let me put in a web address so i’m going to see if this will work. Type three w’s then period followed by portseattle and another period then followed by org that should load a web page. Look for details about
Smith Cove at Pier 91
MJS612
Dalton, PA30 contributions
where do I find out about the rail service? What is Super shuttle? Where? How do I get the information
LuckyTravel4_2_24
Milledgeville, GA349 contributions
Super Shuttle and Shuttle Express are vans that will transport you and your luggage from the airport to any address in Seattle. This site won't permit website links but just search Super Shuttle, Seattle and you'll find the Super Shuttle website.
MJS612
Dalton, PA30 contributions
Is there a place to store luggage after a cruise in Seattle until we leave for the airport?
Hattie748
Newport, OR243 contributions
If you don't want to call anyone, you can most likely find the answer to your questions as well as other ?'s, but checking out Cruise Critic
This site has any and all info. one would ever want to know regarding cruising, ports, etc.... I have used this site many times and the info. has been spot on.
MJS612
Dalton, PA30 contributions
we are going to be in Seattle after a cruise. We have several hours before we have to go to the airport. IS there enough to do for a few hours? Thanks- Mary
EC
San Mateo, CA752 contributions
Yes, the waterfront to Pioneer Square (beware of homeless pan handlers) is a nice walk, lots of restaurants/bars/stores in the Bell Town too. You can also go downtown if there is an urge to shop. Pike Market is a popular tourist destination but quite honestly, you can see it all in less than an hour. Admission to the Space Needle is fairly steep (around $40) but also includes entry to the glass garden.
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- Night Tour of Seattle (From $39.00)
- Hotels near Seattle Waterfront:
- (0.14 mi) Four Seasons Hotel Seattle
- (0.21 mi) The Alexis Royal Sonesta Hotel Seattle
- (0.23 mi) Hotel 1000, LXR Hotels & Resorts
- (0.12 mi) Stay Alfred on Union Street
- (0.20 mi) The Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle
- Restaurants near Seattle Waterfront:
- (0.00 mi) Salmon Cooker
- (0.00 mi) Miners Landing
- (0.01 mi) The Crab Pot Seafood Restaurant
- (0.01 mi) Alaskan Sourdough Bakery
- (0.06 mi) Elliott's Oyster House
- Attractions near Seattle Waterfront:
- (0.00 mi) Pirates Plunder
- (0.03 mi) Salish Sea Tours
- (0.03 mi) Unexpected Productions
- (0.11 mi) Argosy Cruises - Seattle Waterfront
- (0.05 mi) Wings Over Washington
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