Rebekah And Jacob's Guidebook to Ballard
Food scene
Un Bien
7302.5 15th Ave NWGreat sandwiches if you are looking for a quick bite or takeout.
If you are looking for oysters, this is the place! Expect them to be busy, especially during happy hour.
246 locals recommend
The Walrus and the Carpenter
4743 Ballard Ave NWIf you are looking for oysters, this is the place! Expect them to be busy, especially during happy hour.
Great quick breakfast or lunch spot with outdoor seating.
16 locals recommend
Sabine Café Bar & Market
5307 Ballard Avenue NorthwestGreat quick breakfast or lunch spot with outdoor seating.
Delicious plant-based ice cream, you definitely do not need to be vegan to love their fun flavors
42 locals recommend
Frankie & Jo's Ballard
1411 NW 70th StDelicious plant-based ice cream, you definitely do not need to be vegan to love their fun flavors
Gracia
5313 Ballard Ave NWWild Mountain Cafe
1408 NW 85th StGreat breakfast!
Cafe Besalu
5909 24th Ave NWPerfect almond croissants and other delicious pastries
Sen Noodle Bar
2307 NW Market StSenor Moose Cafe
5242 Leary Avenue NorthwestPorkchop & Co.
5451 Leary Ave NWGreat breakfast burritos
Delancey
1415 NW 70th StGreat pizza , just a few blocks away
Sightseeing
We go here all the time if we want a little hike but don’t have time to drive outside of town. Great trails just a short drive from our house. Be sure to head down the trails leading to the beach if you are comfortable with a steep (but short) hike back up. Trail can be muddy and slippery so wear appropriate shoes.
14 locals recommend
Discovery Park Environmental Learning Center
3801 Discovery Park BlvdWe go here all the time if we want a little hike but don’t have time to drive outside of town. Great trails just a short drive from our house. Be sure to head down the trails leading to the beach if you are comfortable with a steep (but short) hike back up. Trail can be muddy and slippery so wear appropriate shoes.
This is a nice spot to sit and enjoy the view of the Olympic mountains and is about 1 1/2 mile walk from our house. You will often find groups of people picknicking at sunset.
83 locals recommend
Sunset Hill Park
7531 34th Ave NWThis is a nice spot to sit and enjoy the view of the Olympic mountains and is about 1 1/2 mile walk from our house. You will often find groups of people picknicking at sunset.
Drive, bike or walk to golden gardens from our house. If you want to walk you can access it by walking down a few sets of steep stairs that start at 85th and 32nd street. It’s about 5-6 miles round trip so plan accordingly!
728 locals recommend
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWDrive, bike or walk to golden gardens from our house. If you want to walk you can access it by walking down a few sets of steep stairs that start at 85th and 32nd street. It’s about 5-6 miles round trip so plan accordingly!
Don’t miss the farmers market if you are here on a Sunday!
220 locals recommend
Ballard Sunday Farmers Market
5345 Ballard Ave NWDon’t miss the farmers market if you are here on a Sunday!
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StBainbridge Island is a 30 minute ferry ride from downtown Seattle. It’s a charming little town, you can walk or drive on the ferry for a charge. Expect it to be busy during the summer, there may be a long wait if you drive on.
21 locals recommend
Bainbridge Island Ferry
Seattle Ferry TerminalBainbridge Island is a 30 minute ferry ride from downtown Seattle. It’s a charming little town, you can walk or drive on the ferry for a charge. Expect it to be busy during the summer, there may be a long wait if you drive on.
Cocktails
Delicious cocktails, tasty small plates and cute garden seating in the back. You can also take a cocktail Togo (as long as they are still doing this!) and walk up to sunset hill.
Baker's
6408 32nd Ave NWPercy's & Co. Seattle
5233 Ballard Ave NWHazlewood
2311 NW Market StMusic
If you’re looking for live music within walking distance be sure to check out who is playing at the Tractor
Tractor Tavern
5213 Ballard Ave NWNectar is a short drive from our place in a fun neighborhood called Fremont. They have music pretty regularly and it’s worth checking out if you’re looking for live music.
75 locals recommend
Nectar Lounge
412 N 36th StNectar is a short drive from our place in a fun neighborhood called Fremont. They have music pretty regularly and it’s worth checking out if you’re looking for live music.
Groceries
If you need a few essentials and don’t feel like going to the grocery store, Top Banana is a couple blocks away and has fruits, veggies and some basics you may need for your stay! We shop there all the time when we are in town.
Top Banana
6501 15th Ave NWHikes nearby
There are so many hikes within 2 hours from Seattle, we just included a couple moderate hikes relatively close but we suggest checking out All Trails or Washington Trails Association for lots of options and a wide range of skill levels
Rattlesnake Ledge Trailhead
Snoqualmie Valley TrailBusier trail but nearby and nice views
Little Si Trailhead
44030 SE Mt Si RdLittle bit of a further drive but really beautiful views and a moderate climb
55 locals recommend
Oyster Dome Trailhead
Pacific Northwest TrailLittle bit of a further drive but really beautiful views and a moderate climb
This is a busy trail but good bang for your buck as it’s only about 45 minutes away and you can also often see paragliders taking off from one of the viewpoints
Chirico Trail
Chirico TrailThis is a busy trail but good bang for your buck as it’s only about 45 minutes away and you can also often see paragliders taking off from one of the viewpoints
Discovery Park Beach
Great shorter trails and beautiful views!