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🌊 West Seattle & Alki: Beach Walks, Junction Eats & Harbor Views

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Mikey Stark

My West Seattle loop — Alki Beach walks and lighthouse views, the Junction for coffee and dinner, and the harbor/park hits I actually hit between the bridge and the water.

My default West Seattle shoreline walk — 2.5 miles of sand, volleyball, and Elliott Bay skyline views from Alki Point toward Duwamish Head.

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The working Coast Guard light at the tip of Alki — I walk out for exterior views and the classic point photo even when interior tours aren't running.

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The little bronze Liberty on Alki Beach — I always pause for the quirky Seattle settler-landing photo stop before continuing the beach loop.

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The hillside overlook above Harbor Avenue — I climb for free downtown-skyline and Elliott Bay views when I want the classic West Seattle postcard shot.

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Old-growth forest trails tucked into West Seattle — I loop the ferns and cedars when the beach crowd is too much.

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Bluff trails, pebble beach, and Olympic Mountain views near the ferry — I loop the paths when I want a bigger West Seattle park day.

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Tiny viewpoint park on Admiral Way — I pull over for one of the clearest harbor-and-downtown lookouts between the bridge and Alki.

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Waterfront park at the water-taxi dock — I grab skyline photos and a water-taxi ride when Harbor Avenue is the plan.

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Neighborhood playground with the whale-tail sculpture near the beach — I stop here when Alki needs a swing-set break between walks.

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The Vashon/Southworth ferry dock — I watch boats and water when Lincoln Park meets the Fauntleroy shoreline.

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Hawaiian-Korean plates right at the water taxi — I order miso-ginger chicken tacos and eat on the patio with the skyline in front of me.

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Classic waterfront seafood with that famous Seattle skyline view — I book Sunday brunch or a harbor dinner when the view is the point.

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Beachside fish-and-chips institution on Alki Ave — I grab a basket and walk it to the sand when I want the classic Alki fry-day.

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Family Mediterranean in the Junction since the '70s — I book dinner for Lebanese plates and wood-fired pizza when California Ave is the night.

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Junction pastry destination — I line up for kouign-amann and croissants when West Seattle breakfast needs to feel special.

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Third-generation Junction deli and homemade ice cream — I grab a sandwich and a cone whenever California Ave needs an old-school stop.

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Junction Mexican with a lively bar — I hit happy hour for margaritas and street tacos when California Ave wants dinner energy.

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Scratch Mexican on California Ave — I go for housemade masa tacos and a mezcal margarita when Junction nights spill south.

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Beachside Mexican with patio margaritas — my post-walk Alki dinner when I want chips, salsa, and sunset vibes on Alki Ave.

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Junction brewpub staple — I grab a pint and pub fare when West Seattle brewing night stays in the neighborhood.

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Admiral District fried-chicken destination — I order the plate (and maybe a cocktail in the Benbow Room) when West Seattle comfort food is the mission.

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Junction pizza-and-pasta hangout — I show up for a late-night slice and beer when California Ave still has energy after dinner.

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Alki brewery taproom on the beach strip — I duck in for a local pint between shoreline walks when Alki wants a casual bar stop.

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West Seattle's living-room cafe serving Lighthouse Roasters — my laptop-and-community hang when I want coffee that isn't downtown.

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Junction specialty coffee on California Ave — I start Junction mornings here before bakery or market runs.

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Beach-strip coffee shop on Alki Ave — I grab espresso here before the shoreline walk when Alki is the morning plan.

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Junction vinyl-and-cafe landmark — I dig through new and used records upstairs and downstairs whenever California Ave shopping is on.

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Admiral grocery flagship — I stock picnic snacks and prepared foods here before Alki beach or Lincoln Park days.

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Sunday year-round market at California & Alaska — I hit produce and pastry stalls before a Junction wander.

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Morgan Junction Ladro outpost — I grab a house roast when I'm south on California Ave between Admiral and Fauntleroy.

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