The aptly named Belvidere (“Beautiful View”) neighborhood offers vantage points for flaming sunrises and pastel pink sunsets reflected in the snowy Cascades and the glittering skyscrapers of downtown Seattle. Enjoy convenient proximity to shops and services in Admiral, Alki and Alaska Junction and easy access to SeaTac Airport.
SeaTac Airport 12.9 miles
PCC Natural Market 0.6 mile
Safeway 0.5 mile
Trader Joe’s 1.0 mile
Whole Foods Market 1.2 miles
Belvedere Park 0.4 mile
Metropolitan Market 0.8 mile
Hiawatha Playfield 0.5 mile
West Seattle Farmers Market (year-round) 1.4 miles
Seacrest Ferry Terminal (Water Taxi to downtown SEA 1.3 miles
Schmitz Preserve Park 1.7 miles
Alki Beach Park 2.3 miles
Lincoln Park 3.7 miles
Bakery Nouveau 1.5 miles
Mioposto Pizzeria 1.0 mile
Mission Cantina 0.9 mile
Il Nido 2.3 miles
Marination Ma Kai 1.3 miles
Admiral Theatre 0.8 mile
West Seattle Branch – The Seattle Public Library 0.9 mile
Small-Town Amenities at Your Fingertips
Spend a leisurely afternoon in neighboring Admiral. Catch a matinee at historic, ship-like Admiral Theatre; browse the lending stacks at the West Seattle Branch of the Seattle Public Library; pick up dinner ingredients at the PCC or Metropolitan Market. Or venture into bustling Alaska Junction for an excursion to the Farmers Market or a brunch date, or to lively Alki for beach-combing and people-watching. Distinct neighborhoods, each with its own small-town flavor.
Skim Across Elliott Bay
For a carefree (and car-free) jaunt or commute to downtown Seattle try the West Seattle Water Taxi – a scenic 15-minute ride from Seacrest Ferry Dock in Alki to Pier 50 on the Seattle waterfront. Hop on your bike to get from from BLK_LAB to Seacrest; it takes just 10 minutes and the passengers-only ferry permits bikes on board.
Recreational Nirvana
Rich in verdant parks and sandy shoreline, West Seattle offers all your favorite outdoor recreational activities – hiking, running, cycling, rollerblading, skateboarding, kayaking, paddleboarding, surfing, beach volleyball, birding, whale-watching, fly-fishing – in a picturesque setting scented with fresh sea air.