Seattle/South

{{mapshapes|QQ778618 Beacon Hill light railway station platform - |Beacon Hill's light railway station

By car

Rainier Ave S. and Martin Luther King Jr. Way are the two main thoroughfares that run north and south through the neighborhood. Interstates 5 and 90 is the major highway through Seattle and offers several convenient exits into South Seattle.

By rail

• The Central Link light rail is a clean and timely way to travel to South Seattle, with trains running every 10 minutes for most of the day. The line runs from the Seattle/University District|University of Washington through Seattle/Downtown|Downtown to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport|Seatac Airport with several stops in the South Seattle area, including Beacon Hill, Mount Baker, Columbia City, Othello and Rainier Beach.

Travel on a Bus in Seattle/South

• King County Metro bus routes #7 and #42 travel along Rainier and MLK, respectively, with frequent service seven days a week; the 7 is also one of the few routes to operate between 1 and 5AM. The #36 travels the length of Beacon Hill with connections at the Beacon Hill light railway station. East-west bus service is limited to local routes.

By bike

Like most of Seattle, attitudes towards bikers are fairly generous and there is a fair amount of built in bike lanes but some of the hills can be intimidating to unaccustomed cyclists. There are several popular bike trails through south Seattle including Lake Washington Boulevard which is a scenic, roughly 8-mile (13 kilometers), route through Seattle, Washington, that hugs Lake Washington. There are views of the lake, small sections of rainforest, meadows, and views of the Cascade mountains. From the north end at Coleman Park (just south of Interstate 90)the trail runs all the way to Seward Park in the south. Bike maps can be obtained from the city here].

Book a Halal Cruise or Boat Tour in Seattle/South

• Lakewood Moorage | 4400 Lake Washington Blvd S, 98118 ☎ +1 206 722-3887 | Opening Hours: Tuesday thru Saturday 11AM - 5PM 24-hour security gate with tenant access, Summer hours 10AM - 5PM Memorial Day thru Labor Day limited guest moorage is available on this Lake Washington marina north of Seward Park which includes a small craft boat launch. Not near any facilities except parks so other transport should be arranged.

• Seward Park creates a small protected harbor on the north shore that is popular for overnight moorage, especially in the summers.

By seaplane

• Northwest Seaplanes | 860 W. Perimeter Road – Renton, WA 98057 +1-800-690-0086 provides scheduled and charter seaplane Flights to destinations from South Lake Washington, near South Seattle to the San Juan Islands, Vancouver Island, and British Columbia’s Inside Passage. They operate 4 planes each offering six seats.

What to see in Seattle/South

• Northwest African American Museum - 2300 South Massachusetts Street 47.5889, -122.3017 ☎ +1 206 518-6000 | Opening Hours: West 11AM Monday - 5PM, Thursday 11AM Monday - 7PM, F-Su 11AM Monday - 5PM $7 adult, $5 children 4-12, students, seniors; free the first Thursday of every month Northwest African American Museum - Short but powerful museum on the history of Blacks in the Northwest.

Parks

Jefferson Park viewpoint, Seattle, Washington - Jefferson Park viewpoint

Designed by the Olmsted Brothers firm in Seattle's early days, park planners across the nation recognize Seattle's park system as one of the best preserved and best designed in the United States. More importantly, while many eastern cities have only one or two Olmsted-designed parks, Seattle has an extensive multi-park plan linked by boulevards. It is this legacy that makes Seattle one of the most livable spots in the nation including Jefferson and Seward parks in South Seattle.

Olmsted parks

• Jefferson Park - 3801 Beacon Ave S, 98108 47.5666, -122.307 located on Beacon Hill half a mile south of the Beacon Hill Light Rail Station Opening Hours: 4AM - 11:30PM Jefferson Park (Seattle) Jefferson park trees in snow Seattle's sixth largest park at 45.2 acres and offers unparalleled views of the Duwamish River, downtown and the Olympic Mountains. It is the home to the Jefferson Park Golf Course, Jefferson Park driving range, Jefferson Skatepark, tennis courts (lighted), basketball courts and the Jefferson Community Center, Jefferson Lawn Bowling, and Beacon Mountain an ecologically oriented playscape with a water park in the summer.
• Seward Park - 47.5559, -122.2515 - Seward Park (Seattle) A The entire park is a large peninsula that is surrounded by Lake Washington. Kids activities in the summer, great scenery, and a 2 and half mile paved level path that circles the whole peninsula, are a few of the attractions.

Other parks

• Kubota Gardens - 9817 55th Ave South 47.512, -122.2657 ☎ +1 206 684-4075 | Opening Hours: Daily 6AM Monday - 10PM Free Kubota Garden - In 1927 Fujitaro Kubota bought 5|acre|m2|spell=in of logged-off swampland in the Rainier Beach neighborhood of Seattle and began his garden. Kubota Garden has since grown into a stunning 20|acre|m2|adj=on landscape that blends Japanese garden concepts with native Northwest plants. Kubota was a horticultural pioneer when he began merging Japanese design techniques with North American materials in his display garden in 1927. The Gardens are a spectacular setting of hills and valleys, interlaced with streams, waterfalls, ponds, bridges, and rock outcroppings with a rich array of plant material.

Best things to do in Seattle/South

• Ark Lodge Cinemas - 4816 Rainier Ave South 47.5590, -122.2854 in Columbia City ☎ +1 206 721-3156 | Opening Hours: Vary by movie times $8 weekend matinee Amazing historical movie theater in Columbia City.
• Columbia City Farmer’s Market - South Edmunds Street between 37th Ave South and the alley at 36th 47.5587, -122.2875 Opening Hours: West 3-7PM, May 1-October 16 Founded in 1998 and the Columbia City Farmers Market was voted Seattle's Best Farmers Market in the Seattle Weekly's annual "Best of Seattle" contest for 2012. Over 40 Washington State farmers and small food vendors make this market a popular weekly destination; market days are full of the colors and sounds of shoppers from around the world who live and work in this historic neighborhood.
• Columbia City Theater | 4916 Rainier Ave South 47.55727, -122.28451 ☎ +1 206 722-3009 | Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 6PM Monday - 2AM Great Muslim Friendly place to see a band play.
• Mountains to Sound Greenway | 47.5929, -122.3194 Begins at Jose Rizal Park - Dedicated walking and bicycle path running from Beacon Hill across Rainier Ave to Mount Baker neighborhood, Mercer Island and Bellevue.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Seattle/South

Fish market Seattle - |fresh crabs for sale at Mutual Fish in south Seattle

• Andaluz - 4908 Rainier Ave South 47.5575, -122.2847 between Ferdinand and Hudson ☎ +1 206 760-1900 | Opening Hours: Monday - Tuesday noon-6PM, W,F-Sa noon-8PM, Thursday noon-7PM, Sunday noon-5PM Women's clothing, jewelry and accessories.
• Bike Works | 3709 South Ferdinand Street 47.5577, -122.2857 ☎ +1 206 322-4368 | Opening Hours: Tuesday - F: Noon - 6PM, Saturday: 11AM Monday - 6PM, Sunday: 11AM - 5PM Bike Works is an innovative organization centered around bicycles that combines youth development, community engagement, bicycle recycling and a social enterprise bike shop to help build a sustainable and healthy community.
• Columbia City Gallery | 4864 Rainier Ave South 47.5582, -122.2850 ☎ +1 206 760-9843 | Opening Hours: W-Su 11AM - 7PM The Columbia City Gallery is an artists’ cooperative that brings together emerging and professional artists working in diverse media. The gallery provides an exhibition space for local artists, additional space for exhibits by guest artists & a welcoming environment for visitors of all ages.
• Mutual Fish Co | 2335 Rainier Ave South 47.5819, -122.3013 ☎ +1 206 322-4368 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 8:30AM Monday - 5:30PM top notch seafood store with sushi grade fish, amazing selection and friendly helpful service
• Viet Wah Super Foods | 6040 Martin Luther King Jr Way South 47.5473, -122.2847 ☎ +1 206 725-9408 | Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 9AM Monday - 8PM, F-Sa 9AM Monday - 9PM A South Seattle institution with an amazing selection of Asian and even Mexican groceries

Halal Restaurants in Seattle/South

Rainier Avenue; Columbia City, Seattle - |Columbia City, home to many great area restaurants

Many diverse ethnic restaurants can be found throughout South Seattle with many gems tucked away in residential areas. However most tend to be centered around three neighborhoods, each with their own nearby light railway stations, Beacon Hill, Columbia City and Othello.

• Bar del Corso | 3057 Beacon Ave South 47.57541, -122.30956 ☎ +1 206 395-2069 | Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 5PM Monday - 10PM Pizzas up to $20 Wood-fired pizzas, Italian dishes (salumi, cheeses and desserts), Italian fruit cocktails/cocktails, and soft drinkss on tap.
• Columbia City Bakery | 4865 Rainier Ave South 47.5582, -122.2855 east of the Columbia City light rail at Edmunds Street ☎ +1 206 723-6023 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 7AM Monday - 7PM, Saturday to Sunday 7AM Monday - 5PM Most pastries about $3 Excellent bread, pastries, cakes, and Coffee. Mostly a dessert or snack place, though the ham and Gruyère croissant makes for a nice light lunch.
• Delite Bakery | 2701 15th Ave South 47.5793, -122.3137 one block west of the Beacon Hill light railway station ☎ +1 206 325-2114 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 7:30AM - 6:30PM Saturday 7:30AM - 6PM Up to $5A Beacon Hill gem located just steps from the light railway station, great Pan de sal rolls and excellent for little sandwiches
• El Sabroso Bocados Latinos | 2524 16th Ave South 47.5803, -122.3114 taco truck right next to Beacon Hill light railway station ☎ +1 206 551-1432 - Up to $10great Mexican food, try their tortas
• El Sombrero | 4868 Rainier Ave South 47.55809, -122.28496 ☎ +1 206 725-1418 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 11a-10p; Saturday 12p-10p; Sunday 12p-9p Entrées $12-$15 Family-friendly, authentic Tex-Mex restaurant with full café.
• El Quetzal | 3209 Beacon Ave South a few blocks south of the Beacon Hill light railway station ☎ +1 206 329-2970 - $ Family-friendly, but not your standard Tex-Mex, lots of amazing specials and good for large groups.
• Geraldine's Counter | 4872 Rainier Ave South ☎ +1 206 723-2080 | Opening Hours: Tues-Fri 7a-9p; Saturday to Sun 8a-3p Classic American comfort food with fresh, local ingredients and a sophisticated touch.
• Island Soul | 4869 Rainier Avenue South ☎ +1 206-329-1202 | Opening Hours: Lunch: 11AM Monday - 2PM Monday - F; Dinner 5AM Monday - 9PM Monday - Thursday, 5PM Monday - 10PM F, 2PM Monday - 10PM Saturday $$ Authentic Caribbean cuisine from chef Bobby Laing.
• Jones Barbeque | 3810 South Ferdinand St. ☎ +1 206 722-4414 - The Columbia City outpost of the acclaimed, small local barbecue chain.
• Kusina Filipina | 3201 Beacon Ave South a few blocks south of the Beacon Hill light railway station, look for their giant mural ☎ +1 206 322-9433 - family owned Filipino restaurant
• La Medusa | 4857 Rainer Avenue South ☎ +1 206-723-2192 | Opening Hours: Tues & Thur 5p-9p; Wed, Fri, Saturday 5p-10p Italian restaurant billed as "Sicilian soul food" from chef Julie Andres.
• Sunset Cafe | 8115 Rainier Ave South On Rainier Avenue, south of Hillman City ☎ +1 206 733-0342 | Opening Hours: 12 noon - 9:30p, 7 days a week $ Central and South Seattle are by no means short of good Ethiopian restaurants, but this one is definitely a standout for its food. Service is friendly, if not the most efficient.
• Travelers Thali House | 2524 Beacon Ave South a few blocks north of the Beacon Hill light railway station in a cool converted house ☎ +1 206 329-6260 - Serving fresh, amazing, healthy Vegetarian Indian dishes on seasonal rotation, with creativity, love and flair.
• Tutta Bella Pizzeria - 4918 Rainier Avenue South In the heart of Columbia City ☎ +1 206-721-3501 | Opening Hours: 11AM Monday - 10PM Award-winning Neapolitan Pizzas, certified by the Associazione Verace Pizzas Napoletana. Recognized as Independent Pizzeria Of The Year by Pizzas Today magazine in 2010. More laid-back than their several other Seattle locations.
• Wabi Sabi | 4909 Rainier Avenue South ☎ +1 206 721-0212 | Opening Hours: Lunch Monday to Friday 11:30a-2p, Saturday 12:30p-3:30p; Dinner Sun-Thu 4:30p-9p, Fri-Sat 4:30p-10p Contemporary-themed sushi and Japanese restaurant.

Coffee

Like the rest of Seattle, South Seattle takes its coffee very seriously. Although there are several chain coffee shops like Starbucks (Please do not support Starbucks as Starbucks supports Israel. Shun this coffee and go for alternative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned brand.), for the genuine experience visit one of these shops to rub elbows with the local residents. Many of the establishments listed above (e.g. Tutta Bella, Columbia City Bakery) are also excellent for Coffee.

• Empire Espresso - 3829-A South Edmunds Street ☎ +1 206 659-0588 - Columbia City Coffee.
• The Station | 2533 16th Ave South 50 meters north of the Beacon light railway station cozy neighborhood coffee shop with friendly owners and nice revolving art shows.
• Victrola Coffee Roasters | 3215 Beacon Ave South 1/4 mile south of Beacon light railway station neighborhood coffee shop limited food and cool map of Beacon Hill on the wall.

Bars

Micro brew organic juice at Columbia City Alehouse - |micro brew at Columbia City Ale House

Seattle is well known for its local craft soft drinks and most pubs carry a variety of local breweries so don't be afraid to ask your server when you want to try something new. Georgetown Brewery is a south Seattle based brewer so look for their varieties such as Manny's and Lucille.

• Amorcito Lounge | 2410 Beacon Ave South a few blocks north of the Beacon Hill light railway station (between South 14th Ave & Bayview St) small dive bar with strong drinks and food from Java Love.
• Columbia City Ale House - 4914 Rainier Ave South ☎ +1 206 723-5123 | Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11:00-23:00, F-Sa 11:00-24:00 - Many local soft drinks on tap and food specials that change out weekly. All their Vegetarian food is made in house, fresh, no microwaves, no heat lamps and no deep-friers.
• El Quetzal Bar | 3209 Beacon Ave South a few blocks south of Beacon Hill light railway station ☎ +1 206 329-2970 - Full bar connected to El Quetzal Restaurant but with its own menu and unique drink specials.
• Lottie's Lounge - A neighborhood-centric lounge with full food menu and inspired original cocktail specials.
• The Bourbon - Located in the same building as the Columbia City Theatre, with a full bar menu, occasional DJ's and karaoke night.
• The Oak - 3 blocks south of the Beacon Hill light railway station - Located on Beacon Hill this bar boasts a wide selection of local craft soft drinks, mixed drinks and a well developed menu.
• Tippe and Drague Alehouse - 1/2 mile south of the Beacon Hill light railway station - Located on Beacon Hill this bar boasts an amazing selection of local craft soft drinks and cider in a cozy old world feeling café.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Generally a residential area South Seattle does not have a wide variety of places to stay. Visitors not staying with friends tend to find hotels Seattle/Downtown|downtown.

• Casa de Esperanza | 3317 South Hanford Street 47.575042, -122.290103 at 34th Ave South ☎ +1 206 734-1994 - $80+ Bed and breakfast near Mount Baker Park and Lake Washington.

Telecommunications in Seattle/South

Most coffee shops offer free wifi and all branches of the Seattle Public Library have open wireless, using the SSID spl-public. Public computers with Internet access and basic office software are available for up to an hour at a time, but require either a SPL library card or a temporary pass available from the circulation desk. All services are free.

• Beacon Hill Branch | 2821 Beacon Ave South 2 blocks south of Beacon Hill light railway station ☎ +1 206 684-4711 | Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 10AM Monday - 8PM, F-Sa 10AM Monday - 6PM, Sunday 1-5PM

• Columbia Branch | 4721 Rainier Ave South ☎ +1 206 386-1908 | Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 10AM Monday - 8PM, F-Sa 10AM Monday - 6PM, Sunday 1-5PM

• NewHolly Branch | 7058 32nd Ave South ☎ +1 206 386-1905 | Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 10AM Monday - 8PM, F-Sa 10AM Monday - 6PM, Sunday 1-5PM

• Rainier Beach Branch | 9125 Rainier Ave South ☎ +1 206 386-1906 | Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 10AM Monday - 8PM, F-Sa 10AM Monday - 6PM, Sunday 1-5PM

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