A Few of Our Favorites
Outdoors
Very close. Great playground for little ones, beaches for everyone. It's about a 2.7 mile loop around the peninsula and beautiful views if you like to run or walk outside.
477 locals recommend
Seward Park
5900 Lake Washington Blvd SVery close. Great playground for little ones, beaches for everyone. It's about a 2.7 mile loop around the peninsula and beautiful views if you like to run or walk outside.
Not close by (approximately a 45 min drive to the trailhead). Great hiking trail
14 locals recommend
Rattlesnake Ridge Trail
Rattlesnake Ridge TrailNot close by (approximately a 45 min drive to the trailhead). Great hiking trail
Poo Poo Point Trailhead
11400 Issaquah-Hobart Road SoutheastAbout a 40 minute drive to the trailhead. 7 mile hike.
Park on Beacon Hill with a view of downtown Seattle. Jefferson Park Golf course is also located here.
101 locals recommend
Jefferson Park
3801 Beacon Ave SPark on Beacon Hill with a view of downtown Seattle. Jefferson Park Golf course is also located here.
Columbia City Farmers Market
37th Avenue SouthFarmers market that runs between May and September.
Food and Alcohol
Flying Lion Brewing
5041 Rainier Ave STHE BEER IS SO GOOD.
Lottie's Lounge
4900 Rainier Ave SGreat local bar with yummy food. (Tuna Melt is A++)
The Royal Room Seattle
5000 Rainier Ave SGreat drinks, killer live music.
Family friendly, great food, best sports bar in the city!
53 locals recommend
Rookies Sports Bar & Grill
3820 S Ferdinand StFamily friendly, great food, best sports bar in the city!
Tons of beer on tap. Family friendly with kids playspace. If you don't like kids and you don't like noise, don't come here.
15 locals recommend
Hill City Tap House & Bottle Shop
5303 Rainier Ave STons of beer on tap. Family friendly with kids playspace. If you don't like kids and you don't like noise, don't come here.
Pizzutos
5032 Wilson Ave SLong-standing local Italian Restaurant.
Hawaiian-Fusion restaurant. Don't miss the Hibiscus Margarita and the Huli Huli chicken bowl!
89 locals recommend
Super Six
3714 S Hudson StHawaiian-Fusion restaurant. Don't miss the Hibiscus Margarita and the Huli Huli chicken bowl!
Bua 9 Thai Cuisine
5020 Rainier Ave SYummy Thai food. We usually take out.
Ezell's Famous Chicken
501 E Jefferson StFamous Seattle Fast Food Chicken.
Bent Burgers
5100 S Dawson StGood burgers, good beer, good milkshakes
Island Soul Rum Bar & Soul Shack
4869 Rainier Ave SDelicious drinks and soul food
Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria
4918 Rainier Ave SNeapolitan pizza in a great atmosphere
Columbia City Ale House
4914 Rainier Ave SGreat food and beer. 21+ Only.
Coffee and Brunch
Both Ways Cafe
4922 S Genesee StAwesome brunch/lunch spot.
Caffe Vita
5028 Wilson Ave SGreat coffee. Get food elsewhere if you're looking for breakfast.
Columbia City Bakery
4865 Rainier Ave SGreat coffee and pastries
Beach Bakery
7820 Rainier Ave SGreat coffee and pastries. A short drive away.
Empire Espresso
3829 S Edmunds StGreat coffee. Space upstairs is family-friendly with a few toys.
Yummy breakfast spot. There will be a line out the door.
192 locals recommend
Geraldine's Counter Restaurant
4872 Rainier Ave SYummy breakfast spot. There will be a line out the door.
Activities
Ark Lodge Cinemas
4816 Rainier Ave SGreat local movie theater
Raconteur
5041 Wilson Ave SCoffeeshop, Restaurant, Bar, and Book Store all in one.
Beacon Hill driving range with views of downtown, and golf course. Driving range also has a restaurant.
54 locals recommend
Jefferson Park Golf Course
4101 Beacon Ave SBeacon Hill driving range with views of downtown, and golf course. Driving range also has a restaurant.
Bouldering gym with a coffeeshop, bar, and restaurant. About a 15 minute drive away.
56 locals recommend
Seattle Bouldering Project
900 Poplar Pl SBouldering gym with a coffeeshop, bar, and restaurant. About a 15 minute drive away.
Full Tilt Columbia City
5041 Rainier Ave SIce cream and arcade