{"id":17679,"date":"2013-07-08T07:33:31","date_gmt":"2013-07-08T07:33:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/?p=17679"},"modified":"2021-10-28T16:43:33","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T16:43:33","slug":"seattles-best-beach-alki","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/seattles-best-beach-alki\/","title":{"rendered":"Seattle’s best beach – Alki"},"content":{"rendered":"

I know. You\u2019re thinking Seattle<\/a> is not known for its beaches so what could Beth possibly be writing about?<\/p>\n

Well, we actually have a few beaches that, as it turns out, are incredibly popular in the summertime. You see, Seattle is the kind of place that when the sun\u2019s out, everyone drops what they\u2019re doing and goes outside because they’re not sure when they’re going to see that bright orb again.<\/p>\n

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When it is<\/em> out, all the better if you can make it to a beach. And it just so happens I live near what’s arguably the best in Seattle – Alki Beach.\u00a0OK \u2013 it\u2019s a small beach area, but it\u2019s ours. And the fact that it is small makes it manageable. Spend a day here and you should be able to squeeze in pretty much all my favorites\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

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Kayak at Alki Kayak Tours in West Seattle<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Best Fish and Chips<\/strong> <\/p>\n

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Any long-time Seattleite will tell you that you haven\u2019t tasted fish and chips until you\u2019ve eaten at Spud\u2019s. With three locations in the city, the Alki Beach restaurant is the original, opened in 1934.\u00a0Their standard fish and chips are made of cod but they\u2019ve also got salmon or the ever-popular halibut. For a little something different, try a side of Breaded Artichoke Hearts, Breaded Zucchini, or mozzarella sticks. Note that there\u2019s an additional charge for ketchup and tarter. (Charging extra is a tradition that dates back to 1935 and I kind of love that.)<\/span><\/p>\n

Best Ice Cream<\/strong><\/p>\n

There’s not a lot of competition for this category, likely because of our short summer season. But what there is, is good, and also popular (expect a line on sunny days). While you can get a burger and fries at Pepperdock\u2019s Restaurant, many people pop in here solely for the Cascade Glacier Ice Cream. Who could resist flavors that include Denali Caramel Caribou, Maui Waui Sherbert, and Wild Mountain Blackberry?<\/p>\n

Best Family Fun<\/strong><\/p>\n

Families can stop by Wheel Fun Rentals and load into a Double Surrey (a four-wheeled, peddle-powered bike with two benches for seats) to slowly make their way on the 2.5-mile stretch of Alki. Though it’s more common to see a family of four to six in one of these, they can carry up to four adults and four kids (though that’s tight).\u00a0Passengers on the front and back benches are able to peddle while toddlers can sit forward above the front wheels for the best view.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Viewfinder tip: From the West Seattle Bridge, cruise Harbor and Alki Avenues for the views but take Admiral Way to get there more quickly.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Best Coffee<\/strong><\/p>\n

It wouldn\u2019t be Seattle without a few coffee shops and of course there are many places to buy your cuppa (hot or iced) joe on Alki. Though I usually don\u2019t recommend chain shops, my favorite coffee destination in the area is Tully\u2019s. Not only is it conveniently located, but it’s got outdoor seating for sunny days and a fireplace for cool summer nights or winter days.<\/p>\n

Best Kayaking<\/strong><\/p>\n

There\u2019s only one spot on Alki for kayak rentals but you might miss it if you didn\u2019t know where it was since it\u2019s located on the Harbor Avenue side of Alki Peninsula. Alki Kayak Tours rents not only kayaks but also stand up paddleboards, skateboards, rollerblades, and even fishing boats.<\/p>\n

Where to Stay<\/strong><\/p>\n

West Seattle doesn’t have any hotels to speak of so consider a downtown Seattle hotel<\/a> instead (it’s just a 12-minute drive).<\/p>\n

What’s your favorite beach activity? <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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