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Salty’s Dewar’s Butterscotch Pudding with Chantilly Cream Recipe
Delight your palate with Salty's extravagant butterscotch pudding. This dessert gets its unique flavor from Dewar’s Scotch and Muscavado sugar…
Anthony’s Blueberry Coffee Cake Recipe
Check out this recipe for Anthony's Blueberry Coffee Cake.
Recipe: Salty’s Eggnog Bread Pudding
Simple to make, delicious to eat! Salty’s at Redondo Beach shares with us the recipe for one of their delicious…
Seattle Southside Two Day Itinerary for Families
Saturday in Seattle Southside
Hit the Slopes this Winter! Best Places for Fun in the Snow Near Seattle
Come December, Washington turns into an outdoor playground for skiers, snowboarders and all other lovers of the cold white stuff.
Uncover Burien: A paradise full of international cuisine and culture
The City Of Burien Burien's hub location offers great connections and makes it easily accessible from just about anywhere in…
Seattle Southside Secrets: Don’t Miss These Must-See Spots
Seattle Southside is home to many secret and not so secret attractions for tourists and locals alike.
Top 10 Reasons to Love Seattle Southside
Where do I start? I might be biased, but there are plenty of reasons to love Seattle Southside.
Strange & Fascinating Sights in Seattle Southside
From Bigfoot in the Cascades, to UFOs over Mount Rainier, to D.B. Cooper parachuting into thin air, Washington State is…
Salty’s Northwest Seafood Bouillabaisse Recipe
If you like seafood, you're going to love this stew from Salty's at Redondo! Bouillabaisse is a traditional Provençal fish…
Warmed Chocolate and Fudge ‘Naughty’ Cake Recipe
The holidays are here and desserts are aplenty. What a great time to add to the menu something besides decorated…
Spend a Day in Des Moines Washington
As a current resident in Seattle Southside and a native born of the Pacific Northwest, I have experienced most of…
5 Top Fall Activities In and Around Seattle Southside
When I think of fall or the month of October, I think of staying cozy, sipping hot drinks, exploring haunted…
Top 25 Hotels in Seattle Southside
Looking for some of the best Seattle hotels? We've got a list of the top 25 hotels in Seattle Southside!
PNW Perfection in B‑Town
The city of Burien is made up of a unique blend of boutique shops, urban art, independent restaurants, and natural…
Top 7 Trails in Seattle Southside
Some of the best trails in Seattle are in Seattle Southside!
Seattle Refined: Get your grub on at these Seattle Southside restaurants
It’s Friday. Or Tuesday. Heck, it’s any day of the week, and you’re itching for some good grub…
Family Fun with Seattle Refined
Gaard Swanson and the Seattle Refined team visit the MaST Center at Redondo Beach and DEFY in Tukwila.
Recipe: Salty’s Blackened Halibut with Caramelized Peaches and Organic Greens
Looking for a fun way to spice up your summer eating? Salty’s highly requested signature Blackening Spice is now available…
Itineraries
Des Moines
The boating capital of the Pacific Northwest offers six miles of shoreline, public beaches, waterfront parks, fishing piers and top-notch restaurants—all within close proximity to downtown Seattle.
SeaTac
Surrounding the airport, this city is a great place to rest and get a bite to eat. With over 30 hotels, you'll find the perfect accommodations to fit your travel style.
Tukwila
In need of retail therapy? This community features more than five million square feet of shopping, from high-end buys, discount steals, household goods, boutique finds, beauty trends, outdoor gear, and more.
Discover More in Seattle Southside
Things to Do
Looking for fun things to do in Seattle? Some of the best things to do in Seattle are in Seattle Southside!
Food & Drink
Whether you’re in search of a restaurant near you, seafood restaurants, a quaint café, Indian restaurants, family-friendly restaurants, Italian restaurants or fine dining, with over 100 places to choose from you’ll find…
Where to Stay
Go ahead, stay an extra night.
Plan Your Trip
Only 15 minutes south of downtown Seattle and 20 minutes north of Tacoma, Seattle Southside is a happening hub that’s perfectly situated between urban attractions and natural wonders (not to mention near…
Meetings & Events
Home to a variety of versatile meeting space, great views, and diverse culture, Seattle Southside offers the complete—and convenient—package when planning an event or conference.