Lotus Estates Guidebook
Sightseeing
This is a local favorite! Alki Beach is the principal tourist attraction at Alki Point. It features sand, saltwater, bungalows, and unique local restaurants. It is generally not a popular swimming beach, owing to the cold waters of Puget Sound. It offers stunning views of the Olympic Mountains and downtown Seattle from all points. Alki Beach is also a place to "people watch" or get a tan, and it provides a casual environment for people to gather and hang out. There is access for wheelchair users and roller-skaters. Alki Beach is also famed for its biking and walking trail, which provides a picturesque view of nearby Blake Island. Tourist attractions include the miniature of the Statue of Liberty, the iconic Alki Point Lighthouse and the Birthplace of Seattle monument which also includes a people tribute to the Indigenous Duwamish people without whom the first settlers would not have thrived. The main commercial strip in West Seattle, uphill from Alki Beach, California Ave SW provides five-and-dime shops and diners that recall earlier decades.
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Alki Beach
This is a local favorite! Alki Beach is the principal tourist attraction at Alki Point. It features sand, saltwater, bungalows, and unique local restaurants. It is generally not a popular swimming beach, owing to the cold waters of Puget Sound. It offers stunning views of the Olympic Mountains and downtown Seattle from all points. Alki Beach is also a place to "people watch" or get a tan, and it provides a casual environment for people to gather and hang out. There is access for wheelchair users and roller-skaters. Alki Beach is also famed for its biking and walking trail, which provides a picturesque view of nearby Blake Island. Tourist attractions include the miniature of the Statue of Liberty, the iconic Alki Point Lighthouse and the Birthplace of Seattle monument which also includes a people tribute to the Indigenous Duwamish people without whom the first settlers would not have thrived. The main commercial strip in West Seattle, uphill from Alki Beach, California Ave SW provides five-and-dime shops and diners that recall earlier decades.
Nature Trails Park
19250 Marine View Dr SWBest nature walk nearby.
Beautiful walk around Lake Washington or place to relax or host an outdoor event.
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Seward Park
5900 Lake Washington Blvd SBeautiful walk around Lake Washington or place to relax or host an outdoor event.
Monkey Loft
2915 1st Ave SBest nightclub for dance music.
iFLY
349 Tukwila PkwyIndoor skydiving.
Closest ski hill.
Just an hour from Seattle on Interstate -90, The Summit at Snoqualmie (and Alpental) re-define convenience, variety, and fun for skiers and snowboarders. Featuring famous steeps, backbowls, terrain parks, a Nordic center and Tubing Park as well as great learning terrain, The Summit delivers 7 days, and 6 nights a week, and is less than 50 miles from downtown Seattle!
A strong component of The Summit's success story comes from offering value-based season passes for our loyal regional guests, as well beginner lesson and rental products and packages that make it easy for guests to become lifelong skiers or snowboarders.
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The Summit à Snoqualmie
1001 WA-906Closest ski hill.
Just an hour from Seattle on Interstate -90, The Summit at Snoqualmie (and Alpental) re-define convenience, variety, and fun for skiers and snowboarders. Featuring famous steeps, backbowls, terrain parks, a Nordic center and Tubing Park as well as great learning terrain, The Summit delivers 7 days, and 6 nights a week, and is less than 50 miles from downtown Seattle!
A strong component of The Summit's success story comes from offering value-based season passes for our loyal regional guests, as well beginner lesson and rental products and packages that make it easy for guests to become lifelong skiers or snowboarders.
Best skiing in the area claim the locals.
At 2,600 ac, Crystal Mountain is the largest ski area in Washington State and the state’s only true destination resort. You can ski all day, après all night, and get after it again the next day without having to even think about your car! It’s two hours from Seattle proper, and even closer for powderhounds in south-sound cities like Tacoma and Olympia. A popular choice for families, it boasts a wide variety of terrain, including more runs above the tree-line than most resorts in the area. It also offers some of the best views of Mt. Rainier (Tahoma in the local Salishan) you can get without actually being a mountaineer.
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Station de Crystal Mountain
33914 Crystal Mountain BlvdBest skiing in the area claim the locals.
At 2,600 ac, Crystal Mountain is the largest ski area in Washington State and the state’s only true destination resort. You can ski all day, après all night, and get after it again the next day without having to even think about your car! It’s two hours from Seattle proper, and even closer for powderhounds in south-sound cities like Tacoma and Olympia. A popular choice for families, it boasts a wide variety of terrain, including more runs above the tree-line than most resorts in the area. It also offers some of the best views of Mt. Rainier (Tahoma in the local Salishan) you can get without actually being a mountaineer.
Stevens Pass is a little further from Seattle than Snoqualmie (about an hour and a half, depending on traffic). It also happens to be 1,000 ft higher, so the snow is almost always better. While it has a good ski school and dedicated learning areas, it’s real strength is it’s intermediate and advanced terrain, particularly on the backside and off the 7th Heaven Chair. Longtime locals might still have some reservations about the recent Vail acquisition, but the investment is already paying dividends with some newly upgraded lifts. There isn’t much in the way of slope-side accommodations (at least not yet), but Bavarian-themed Leavenworth is only about 30 minutes east on Highway 2.
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Stevens Pass
U.S. 2Stevens Pass is a little further from Seattle than Snoqualmie (about an hour and a half, depending on traffic). It also happens to be 1,000 ft higher, so the snow is almost always better. While it has a good ski school and dedicated learning areas, it’s real strength is it’s intermediate and advanced terrain, particularly on the backside and off the 7th Heaven Chair. Longtime locals might still have some reservations about the recent Vail acquisition, but the investment is already paying dividends with some newly upgraded lifts. There isn’t much in the way of slope-side accommodations (at least not yet), but Bavarian-themed Leavenworth is only about 30 minutes east on Highway 2.
Mount Baker holds the record for the world’s most snowfall in one season, amassing 1,140 in of the stuff in 1998-99. They actually had to dig trenches for some of the lifts to be able to run! It’s known for easily accessible extreme terrain and a permissive “at your own risk” philosophy, and there is no shortage of access points to unpatrolled backcountry. There are three day lodges at this still-family-owned and proudly independent ski area, with rental condos available in nearby Glacier and plenty of hotels in Bellingham. Popular with both Canadians and north Puget Sound residents, it’s a three-hour trek from Seattle but is well worth it!
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Mount Baker
Mount Baker holds the record for the world’s most snowfall in one season, amassing 1,140 in of the stuff in 1998-99. They actually had to dig trenches for some of the lifts to be able to run! It’s known for easily accessible extreme terrain and a permissive “at your own risk” philosophy, and there is no shortage of access points to unpatrolled backcountry. There are three day lodges at this still-family-owned and proudly independent ski area, with rental condos available in nearby Glacier and plenty of hotels in Bellingham. Popular with both Canadians and north Puget Sound residents, it’s a three-hour trek from Seattle but is well worth it!
Mountain Loop Highway
Mountain Loop HighwayBest scenic drive.
Food scene
Quaint foodie spot. I love the trout toast here.
Cheerful, neighborhood fixture offering classic cafe dishes with an Australian bent & cocktails.
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Arthur's Breakfast to Bar
2311 California Avenue SouthwestQuaint foodie spot. I love the trout toast here.
Cheerful, neighborhood fixture offering classic cafe dishes with an Australian bent & cocktails.
Fun place to go out for dinner if you are into city views and socializing.
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MBar
400 Fairview Ave NFun place to go out for dinner if you are into city views and socializing.
Shadowland
4458 California Ave SWCasual bar with good food!
Upscale seafood restaurant with great downtown Seattle Views. On the water in West Seattle
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Salty's on Alki Beach
1936 Harbor Ave SWUpscale seafood restaurant with great downtown Seattle Views. On the water in West Seattle
Royal Everest Nepalese & Indian Restaurant
635 SW 152nd StBest Indian Food nearby.
Pizza Gallery
1117 SW 128th StBest Pizza nearby.
Great place for quality seafood. Most plates are between $25-$30 but the quality and proportions justify the price. My favorite dish here is the crab linguini pasta. Lots of big fresh crab leg chunks on a bed of pasta with delicious alfredo sauce.
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Wally's Chowder House Broiler
22531 Marine View Dr SGreat place for quality seafood. Most plates are between $25-$30 but the quality and proportions justify the price. My favorite dish here is the crab linguini pasta. Lots of big fresh crab leg chunks on a bed of pasta with delicious alfredo sauce.
Momiji
1522 12th AveBest Sushi in Seattle! You'll need a reservation!
Daimonji Sushi & Grill
5963 Corson Ave SGreat Sushi near by!
Huckleberry Square Restaurant
14423 Ambaum Blvd SWNearby breakfast spot.
Classic Eats
918 SW 152nd StAll around good restaurant in the neighborhood.
Best Pho!
Small, casual eatery serving Vietnamese staples such as pho, banh mi sandwiches & other dishes.
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White Center Plaza
9646 16th Ave SWBest Pho!
Small, casual eatery serving Vietnamese staples such as pho, banh mi sandwiches & other dishes.
Krungthep Thai Cuisine
13260 1st Ave SBest Thai Food nearby.
Highly Rated Chinese/American combo restaurant nearby.
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Young's Restaurant
9413 16th Ave SWHighly Rated Chinese/American combo restaurant nearby.
Neighborhoods
Ballard is a hip waterfront neighborhood with trendy restaurants, indie shops, bars and craft breweries centered on historic Ballard Avenue. Ships and salmon pass through the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, or Ballard Locks, also a popular picnic spot. The sandy beach at Golden Gardens Park draws sunbathers and volleyball players and offers mountain views. The Nordic Heritage Museum displays the area’s Scandinavian roots.
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Ballard
Ballard is a hip waterfront neighborhood with trendy restaurants, indie shops, bars and craft breweries centered on historic Ballard Avenue. Ships and salmon pass through the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, or Ballard Locks, also a popular picnic spot. The sandy beach at Golden Gardens Park draws sunbathers and volleyball players and offers mountain views. The Nordic Heritage Museum displays the area’s Scandinavian roots.
Indie shops and hip bars pack this bohemian neighborhood on the north bank of the canal. Quirky outdoor sculptures include the gigantic Fremont Troll, lurking under the Aurora Bridge, and the towering Fremont Rocket. Arty residents and tech workers hang out in the area’s eclectic eateries. The Fremont Sunday Market has art, antiques and food trucks. Cyclists and walkers explore the canalside Burke-Gilman Trail.
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Fremont
Indie shops and hip bars pack this bohemian neighborhood on the north bank of the canal. Quirky outdoor sculptures include the gigantic Fremont Troll, lurking under the Aurora Bridge, and the towering Fremont Rocket. Arty residents and tech workers hang out in the area’s eclectic eateries. The Fremont Sunday Market has art, antiques and food trucks. Cyclists and walkers explore the canalside Burke-Gilman Trail.
Diverse Capitol Hill is packed with hip bars, eateries and gay clubs, plus laid-back coffee shops and indie stores. Volunteer Park, atop the hill in a historic mansion district, has walking trails, a plant conservatory, panoramic city views and the art deco Asian Art Museum. It abuts Lake View Cemetery, where the city’s founders (and Bruce Lee) are buried. Kids play in the wading pool at smaller Cal Anderson Park.
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Capitol Hill
Diverse Capitol Hill is packed with hip bars, eateries and gay clubs, plus laid-back coffee shops and indie stores. Volunteer Park, atop the hill in a historic mansion district, has walking trails, a plant conservatory, panoramic city views and the art deco Asian Art Museum. It abuts Lake View Cemetery, where the city’s founders (and Bruce Lee) are buried. Kids play in the wading pool at smaller Cal Anderson Park.
City/town information
Tacoma is a city in Washington state, on the banks of Puget Sound, south of Seattle. It's known for the Museum of Glass, which has works by renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly among its exhibits. These include installations on the Chihuly Bridge of Glass. The Tacoma Art Museum has a strong Northwest regional focus. The Washington State History Museum features hands-on exhibits, plus a vast model railroad.
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Tacoma
Tacoma is a city in Washington state, on the banks of Puget Sound, south of Seattle. It's known for the Museum of Glass, which has works by renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly among its exhibits. These include installations on the Chihuly Bridge of Glass. The Tacoma Art Museum has a strong Northwest regional focus. The Washington State History Museum features hands-on exhibits, plus a vast model railroad.
Bellevue is a city in Washington state, across Lake Washington from Seattle. Downtown Park has a large lawn, gardens and a waterfall. Nearby, the Bellevue Arts Museum features craft and design exhibitions, plus a sculpture garden. The Bellevue Botanical Garden highlights Pacific Northwest plants, and includes woodlands and wetlands. KidsQuest Children’s Museum has interactive science, tech and art exhibitions.
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Bellevue
Bellevue is a city in Washington state, across Lake Washington from Seattle. Downtown Park has a large lawn, gardens and a waterfall. Nearby, the Bellevue Arts Museum features craft and design exhibitions, plus a sculpture garden. The Bellevue Botanical Garden highlights Pacific Northwest plants, and includes woodlands and wetlands. KidsQuest Children’s Museum has interactive science, tech and art exhibitions.
Local Stores
Fred Meyer
365 Renton Center Way SWClosest Department Store
Safeway
4011 S 164th StClosest Grocery Store
PCC Community Markets - Burien
15840 1st Ave SClosest Health Food Store
This is the closest shopping mall, the mall is surrounded by multiple shopping centers, whatever you might need will likely be found in this area.
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Westfield Southcenter
2800 Southcenter MallThis is the closest shopping mall, the mall is surrounded by multiple shopping centers, whatever you might need will likely be found in this area.
Bellevue Square
575 Bellevue SquareThis is the areas upscale shopping mall.
Conseils aux voyageurs
Que faut-il apporter ?
House Slippers and Essential Oils
We ask that our guests take off their shoes at the doors as there are loads of pine needels around because of all the pine trees. The carpet in the bedrooms are white so are most of the linens. ;)
We have a defuser so if you're into enhancing your relaxation that way please bring your favorite oils.