Seattle Southside, Washington

The Pacific Northwest Starts Here!

Seattle Southside features the perfect blend of urban attractions and close-by natural wonders. Centrally situated near Seattle Tacoma International Airport, Seattle Southside provides an ideal vacation base from which to explore Seattle, Tacoma and Washington State.  

Take a Washington State Ferry across the shimmering green waters of the Puget Sound and watch seals gracefully glide along as the search the depths below for lunch. Catch sight of a pod of black and white orca whales as they wander and explore the Sound.

Hike in the Cascade Mountains and experience the wonder of mighty old-growth evergreens streatching skyward as tall as some skyscrapers. See the architectural wonders of the area: the funky mix of colors and twisted shapes that make up the Experience Music Project at the Seattle Center; the early 20th-century brick facades of Pioneer Square buildings; and the translucent beauty of the Chihuly Glass bridge in Tacoma.

Seattle Southside is just 15 minutes south of downtown Seattle, and 15 minutes north of Tacoma's city center. Seattle Southside boasts the state's largest indoor shopping mall, a variety of accordable accommodations and restaurants, and easy access to museums, sport stadiums, concert venues, parks, picnic areas, and much more.

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Things To Do In Seattle Southside

Activities
There is more to do as you visit Seattle than anyone has time for. The Museum of Flight, Des Moines Marina, Washington State Parks, Mount Rainier, and Mount St. Helens are just a few of the “must see” nearby attractions. Easily accessible from I-5 by car, downtown Seattle is just 15 minutes north while historic Tacoma is only 15 minutes south.

Hotels and Lodging
Seattle Southside offers first-rate value priced accommodations typically priced 20 to 30 percent less than downtown Seattle, with over 60 family friendly hotels to choose from. You're sure to find the perfect amenities to fit your needs for business or pleasure. Looking for a Tukwila, SeaTac, Kent, or Des Moines hotel with parking? There are over 30 hotels near SeaTac airport and 20 hotels near Southcenter Mall to choose from and plenty of free parking.

Shopping
No exaggeration: this is one of the best shopping locations a traveler can experience. With over 5 million sq. ft. of shopping you’re sure to find the perfect gift or the perfect fit. Don’t miss Westfield Southcenter, the largest indoor shopping mall in the Puget Sound!

Restaurants and Dining
Whether you’re in search of a quaint, intimate cafe, a family restaurant or looking to picnic under the stars, you’ll find Seattle Southside ready to serve. Choose from over 75 restaurants featuring fine Northwest specialties including salmon, tempting steaks, mouth-watering pizza, fresh seafood and of course, coffee! You'll find your favorite foods at many of these dining locations.

Transportation
Getting around Seattle Southside couldn’t be easier. Get here by plane, train, automobile or bicycle. Rental cars, taxis, airport shuttle services and public and private bus transportation give you plenty of options for seeing the sites.

SeaTac Airport is within an easy 5-minute drive with plenty of off-airport parking to choose from including park and fly hotel specials. With the I-5 / I-90 intersection centrally located, you can be in downtown Seattle, Tacoma or Bellevue in less than 20 minutes! Most area hotels offer free shuttle service to and from the airport and to many local sites of interest.

Washington State Ferry service is available to and from West Seattle and Downtown Seattle, making access to the Olympic Peninsula and San Juan Islands a snap. Amtrak Cascades services the Northwest region from Eugene, OR to Vancouver BC. Conveniently, several hotels are located near the Tukwila station.

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