Alki Kayak Tours
Alki Kayak Tours and the Alki Rental Shack offers sea kayak tours, inline skate rental, stand up paddle boards, bike rental, longboard rental, and fishing…
Outdoors
The great outdoors in Seattle Southside is exactly that: great! Here are all kinds of outdoorsy inspirations, from boating to hiking.
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Outdoor Activities & Attractions
Angle Lake Park
Angle Lake Park, a 10 acre lake-front park, is the perfect place to cool off in the summer. Swimming, boating, and fishing are fun activities…
Argosy Cruises
Argosy Cruises has been celebrating the breathtaking beauty of the Pacific Northwest for over 60 years. This family-owned and Seattle-operated company has become the Northwest’s…
Barnes Creek Trail
Discover this 17.4-mile out-and-back trail near Port Angeles, Washington. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 9 h 32 min to complete…
Beach Park Meadow/Promontory
The meadow is an open, groomed, grassy event space. It is a popular venue for wedding ceremonies, picnic games, large family and company gatherings, and…
Big Catch Plaza
Big Catch Plaza was created as the result of the State Department of Transportation realignment 7th Place S. and S. 219th St. in the 1990s…
Canopy Tours NW
Experience the Pacific Northwest’s award-winning zipline tour just an hour north of Seattle! Situated on historic Kristoferson Farm, our tour is a sequence of …
Cecil Moses Memorial Park
Cecil Moses Memorial Park, a King County facility, is located at the northern end of the Green River Trail, a 19-mile trail stretching from the…
Cecil Powell Park
Cecil Powell Neighborhood Park is a park in King County located on South 250th Street. Cecil Powell Neighborhood Park is situated nearby to Martindale Lake…
City of Des Moines
Sound View Park – built on the lot that once housed the historic Van Gasken view home that was torn down in 2020 – is…
CityPass
Save 44% off admission to 5 of Seattle’s must-see attractions with Seattle CityPASS. You’ll skip most ticket lines, too. CityPASS ticket booklets are valid for…
Codiga Park
This former dairy farm is now partially a park and partially a restored tidal wetland that provides shelter and food for wildlife like ospreys, great…
Crestview Park
Crestview Park is one of Tukwila’s most active dog parks – providing is a large dog play area and a small dog play area. Both…
Crystal Mountain
Take a scenic ride on the Mt. Rainier Gondola over meadows of wildflowers, and climb over 2,000 vertical feet to the summit of Crystal Mountain…
Crystal Springs Park
Crystal Springs Park is an 11-acre wooded park with a small network of meandering trails, tennis and basketball courts, a playground, and picnicking areas. The…
Des Moines Creek Trail
Hike along a steep-sided ravine with some highly eroded banks. Enjoy the deciduous forest with a few large trees, and appreciate the moss and ferns…
Des Moines Farmers Market
This farmers market is located at the Des Moines Marina and features fresh produce, beautiful flowers, and local crafts. Purchase lunch from a vendor and…
Des Moines Field House
The Des Moines Field House and Park, the only full-log cabin in Washington State, was built in 1939 as part of a Depression-era recovery program…
Des Moines Marina
The City of Des Moines Marina is a full service marina on majestic Puget Sound. They offer superior customer service to one-time visitors and long-term…
Des Moines Memorial Park
The story of Des Moines Memorial Park is intertwined with that of Mike Kelly, Highline’s first overland pioneer, and with the many twists and turns…
Des Moines Parks and Recreation
Pick your pleasure at the Des Moines Beach Park. Whether it's walking the trail, splashing in the water, or a picnic with a view, there's…
Des Moines Snack Shack
A local concession stand located on the water at Saltwater State Park, the Snack Shack offers both single and double kayak rentals, as well as…
Duwamish Hill Preserve
The Duwamish Hill Preserve is a 10.5 acre parcel of historical, cultural and ecological significant land in Tukwila. Thanks to the actions of many partners…
Explore Seattle Southside
Sightseeing
New to town? Looking for something cool to do? Here’s a list of places new (and old) that are worth exploring. Or, see it all with a guided tour.
Sports
Seattle Southside is a winner for sports fans.
Family Fun
Seattle Southside has a fun, laid-back style that makes it a natural for families, whether yours is into quiet strolls along the beach or the adventure of indoor skydiving.
Attractions
When you make Seattle Southside your home base, you’ll be in the center of all the fun, whether you want to explore the outdoors, go indoor skydiving, hit the largest shopping center…
Cities
Three great cities, that’s what! The Seattle Southside consists of Tukwila, SeaTac and Des Moines, three hidden gems that have a lot to offer.
History & Culture
Learn about the history and culture of the Seattle Southside region and surrounding areas.
Arts & Entertainment
From big-city entertainment to small-town family fun, you’ll be in the center of it all in Seattle Southside.
Shopping & Wellness
Shop local, regional or national—we have it all, including Westfield Southcenter, the largest shopping center in the Pacific Northwest.