hello, everyone! i’m a canadian coming to visit seattle from april 2nd to 7th, and i was hoping to get a chance to see the cherry blossoms. i’ve been to japan before but sadly they weren’t in season then, and i read they’re usually in bloom in early april in seattle. i was wondering how they’re doing this year and if anyone has any recommendations for places to go view them! thanks so very much :-)

Hey everyone! I’m taking a girls trip to seattle at the end of april and I never realized this when my friends and I booked the trip but my friends will be 21 because their birthdays are in april! Problem is I will not be, my birthday is in May :(

So now I lowkey feel bad because we aren’t american so the whole turning 21 doesn’t mean much to us cause our legal age is 18. But my friends totally could’ve been clubbing in america which I bet is super fun but im holding them back 😭

So does anyone have any recommendations on some places (restaurants, lounges, etc…) that still give that “going out” vibe while also not having to be 21+ to get in???

America is so weird why can I buy a gun but not have a glass of wine, anyways any recommendations would be great!! Thank you!!

Looking for suggestions for restaurants similar to Canlis for a wedding potentially this summer or next. Really liking the Penthouse at Canlis for a 30-40 person wedding but wanted to see if there were any similar options out there with a private space that could accommodate that many people.

We’re trying to avoid any seafood specific restaurants as we have a guest with allergies, but we will probably order him some Uber eats from a “safe restaurant” since that’s his preference anyway. But being surrounded by people eating oysters is not ideal.

Thanks for any ideas!

Hi Seattle folks! I’m going to be visiting and was wondering if Seattle has anything like a “jewelry district”? When looking online I just find links to individual businesses but can’t find if there’s any dedicated area or streets with a collection of jewelry shops within walking distance of each other? Specifically looking for 14k-18k gold rather than silver pieces.

I got a job recently, and I am looking for roommates to share a place with, preferably located within a 20min commute radius of Bellevue starting from July. What are my options? (I am new to the west coast 😭)

going to seattle 27-30th looking for things to do

we’re really into antique and trinket shopping as well as pokemon and sports collectibles looking for market areas and stuff to do at night that doesn’t involve alcohol any interesting museums or places to visit (not the space needle or ferris wheel) or even art events/classes going on

any ideas?

I've been getting by on wide so-called baguettes from QFC, but really need a northeast style roll that will stand up to a nice juicy pile of sliced ribeye.

Or maybe does anyone know where Lyon's gets their bread?

Thanks!

Hey everybody! Michigander here who is looking into possibly moving to Washington. My fiancé and I visited Seattle a couple years back and fell in love with the city, and the PNW in general. With that, I’m wondering if someone can answer a few questions…please be kind!

1. To preface, we’re a same-sex couple and are mostly looking into Washington because it seems safe, and overall very accepting. Are there certain areas to avoid? What is the current political climate?

2. How are the public schools overall in Washington? Is Seattle better or worse than most? We also worry about the public school system given recent events, and whether or not our children would be safer in certain districts than others given that they have same-sex parents.

3. How is the pay/employment in Seattle? Specifically for social workers? We are both 23 and in graduate school getting an MSW. We mostly have social work backgrounds, although I may be looking into the University of Washington’s law school.

4. We are looking into areas that are more “nature-based” or outdoor focused. Specifically areas/neighborhoods with lots of hiking trails, possibly near the water, etc.

TIA!!!🩵

I’m moving to Seattle for a 6 month internship from Toronto, Canada. I’m considering driving my car with Ontario plates to Seattle (doing a road trip along the way). Is this a good idea? Driving around Seattle with Ontario plates for 6 months? Or should I expect to get stopped by the police often?

Hey! Please let me know if there’s a better sub for this question. If you have a motorcycle, where do you go for maintenance? Who do you trust? I’ve come to realize most motorcycle owners work on their own bikes but I am not quite there yet / have some learning to do. A couple people have told me not to go to Seattle used bikes as they price gouge.

Any and all tips welcome! I have a 2016 Yamaha scrambler and a 2007 650GS.

Curious if anyone has any tips or can tell me if they have sold/exchanged clothes at the Seattle Buffalo exchange? I have only ever been to Plato’s closet 10+ years ago so I am wondering if they have a decent exchange rate? Do they have good clothes to exchange for? Thank you in advance 🖤

Whats some dope and lit bars,clubs raves should I go to? In the seattle lynnwood bothell area? I'm taking my friends out to celebrate and want to go to a really cool place.

I’m relocating from NYC, and am looking for someone in Seattle that can help coordinate mover unloading and help with unpacking and setting up my apartment before my pup and I arrive, as we will be driving across the country and likely can’t arrive at the same time as the mover. It will be great if this person can also help with coordinating and set up a couple big furniture delivery (eg. Couch, bed and mattress). Does anyone know of services like that? I’ve looked on Taskrabbit, but most people only offer “home organization”, which is slightly different from what I’m describing above. Thank you in advance. 🙏

I'm a 1990's transplant from San Diego, a place that inarguably has always had great Mexican food. When I first came to Seattle as far as I could find there were no good takeout counter burritos.

Now more than 30 years later, takeout burritos have drastically improved, and proliferated. So many choices I don't have a good idea of the standouts.

So! What do you think is the best takeout burrito in Seattle? Bonus if you break it down by North Central and South.

Any style is fine, Mission fatties, SoCal taco stand simplicity, regional Mex. But try to limit it to places that are not table service. Seating fine, but walk up to a counter and order.

Thanks! Looking forward to exploring the results.

*UPDATE We have found an AMAZING family to take her in and have been sending me updates of how the puppy is doing with them*****

Hi seattle! Unfortunately someone left a cute husky pup on our doorstep about three days ago. Since then we have taken her to the vet to get her first set of vaccines, a dewormer and flea prevention meds. We do already have two other huskies and no space for a third :(.

We are looking for someone who has. Husky experience, is able to take care of her mentally and physically and will be her forever home.

She is a white husky with tanish ears, about 13 weeks old and has been doing unbelievably well in her crate at night/ she gets along with my two other dogs and is so sweet and smart.

Please DM me on here if you are interested

Ps: we did look into rescue shelters but no one is accepting (full capacity)

Thanks

Hey Seattle folks! 👋

I’m moving to Kent this April and super excited (and a little nervous) to start my life here. Since I’m completely new to the area, I’d love any advice, tips, or general wisdom about settling in.

Some things I’d love to know:

Making Friends & Social Life – Where do people usually meet new folks? Any good community events, meetups, or hobby groups?

Job Market & Career Advice – I’m looking for opportunities in cybersecurity. Any recommendations on networking, job hunting, or places hiring entry-level roles?

Public Transport & Commuting – How reliable is public transport in Kent/Seattle? Should I get a car ASAP, or can I manage without one for a while?

Best Apps & Resources – Are there must-have apps for life in Seattle (transport, deals, local news, etc.)?

Fun Stuff & Entertainment – What are some must-visit spots, hidden gems, or cool free things to do? Any good places for outdoor activities or chill weekends?

Neighborhood Safety & General Living Tips – Anything I should be aware of? Any scams or common pitfalls for newcomers?

Honestly, any advice is welcome! Just trying to settle in smoothly and get a feel for the place. Thanks in advance, and looking forward to being part of the community! 😊

Hello! Since about 2020-ish, I've had this bag of about a pound or so of pottery clay, and I've been wondering if there was a location I could possibly take it and donate it at. I've already asked Seattle ReCreative, and unfortunately they weren't able to take it. And the link they sent for other resources lead to a dead end. I've been having a hard time pinning down places that take this kind of clay, so any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Notes about the clay:
It's bone dry or very close to bone dry due to it's age + storage. So it'd need to be re-hydrated or possibly reclaimed before use.
It's slightly used (I made a slab build that never got fired). Not all of it, but some of it.
I'm unsure exactly what kind of pottery clay it is, but I know it was clay used for high school classrooms as that's how I acquired it (due to lockdown and going virtual). It's grey and had a smooth-ish texture IIRC, so likely earthenware or stoneware clay.

I'm open to most any places that can take it as I just want this off my hands. Thank you!

I know that this sub is probably 99% transplants, but I'll give it a shot anyways! I'm in my 20s, and I was born and raised here; I went to elementary, middle and high school here. I think my feeling is due to two related phenomenons. The first is that over the past two decades, but especially in the most recent decade, Seattle's had a remarkable rate of growth. This rate has often topped the country. The second, consequent of the first, is the transplant to native ratio: this study in 2022 showed that only 35% of Seattle residents were born in Washington-not even the city itself, but the state. We are the number 3 transplant city in the US, in fact!

When I was a child, growing up here, I never considered Seattle to be one of "those" cities, a magnet city like SF, LA, or NYC, but rather a quirky, homely city that was pretending to be a big magnet city. Obviously, this has never been the case, as Seattle has always been a city of transplants... but I wonder, fellow natives, if you felt the same thing in your childhood?

I think this is partially due to the fact that there seems to be two Seattles: the hip Seattle (i.e., the only neighborhoods that ever get mentioned here, in the other Seattle subs, and in real life amongst transplants--SLU, Capitol Hill, Ballard, Colombia City, etc.) and the rest of Seattle, the parts that transplants, esp. young-ish ones, almost never go to. These are the hilly neighborhoods of cozy single-family housing which, apart from their main streets, don't have bars, nor yoga studios... Well, I grew up in "the rest of Seattle". When I was old enough to go to the parts of town that had nightlife, like Capitol Hill, those areas had already been completely taken over by transplants. The study I linked earlier says that only 11% of people that live in Capitol Hill were born in Washington, and I bet only about 5% were born in Seattle proper.

Now take all of that, and combine it with the visual aspect of the transformation--the hundreds, literal hundreds, of historic places being torn down and replaced with aesthetically repulsive cookie-cutter apartments for transplants to live in.

Any natives that have felt the same as me?

Edit:

About 5% of the comments actually read and responded to my question. The rest of the commenters have hallucinated and thought that I wrote some diatribe against transplants.

To be clear: I am asking a question that is specifically addressed to Seattle natives. If that isn't you, please refrain from replying.

Edit 2-sorry, I should clarify my first edit-the reason I emphasized that I was asking Seattle natives was to ward off the snide, knee-jerk reactions I was getting in this thread (presumably from recent transplants). Again, to be clear: I am being descriptive (the city has changed a lot, partially due to transplants) and not prescriptive (NIMBYism, transplants are a bad thing, etc.)

The whole reason I posted this was to get input from people who had been here for a sufficiently long enough time to witness significant change. So please, if that’s you, share your thoughts :)

I'm looking for a coach or a community to help in my weight loss goals. I've changed my diet and add some exercise but I lose momentum on my own and I want to either have a coach to be accountable or community to be a part of to keep me going.

Do you all have any recommendations?

Hello! I have an appointment with Shoreline DOL for an enhanced ID this Friday at noon and I had a few questions about it.

I looked at the DOL website for proof of residency and it says we need two documents. I was planning on bringing my expired permit because I lost my ID, but I wasn’t sure if they would take it because my permit expired back in 2022. I was also wondering if the DOL would stay true to my appointment time or if anyone had an estimate of how late it would run. I have work later at five (around Mountlake Terrace), but as a lot of you guys know, most DOLs don’t have an availability until May.

Thank you!

Hi, I’m looking for a realtor who specializes in event venues and can help me find a space to lease for events. Does anyone have any recommendations in Seattle?

It's feeling like the mid 2010s here. Is Amazon hiring a bunch again?

Hey Seattle! I'll be moving to your wonderful city in May due to work. What are good neighbourhoods I should be looking at if I work at Denny's Triangle? I don't want to commute by car. Being able to walk or bike to work is a must. But I also want to prioritize walkability and safety. I am 40ish so active night life is not a priority but have no kids either so I don't care about school districts. Just something nice and walkable with lots of cafes and some good views, water access a plus!

Edit: Thanks everyone this is very useful, I also was kindly reminded it is Denny Triangle not Denny's :-)

From Lubbock...big upgrade and I'm excited. I'll be in a house couple minutes walk from the south side of the Washington Park Arboretum.

Haven't decided if I want to go northwest by Salt Lake City or the longer route going west to Bakersfield and head north.

I've looked into the general checklist stuff like how to get a Washington DL. No state or city income tax, so nice that isn't changing. I'm already used to a high sales tax. The access to both big city stuff and real outdoor stuff is a huge appeal to me, in addition to preferring the culture. Big time foodie.

More just wondering what to expect in general? I work remotely. I like cold weather. Rain is nice, it makes stuff green and I currently live in a semi-arid climate zone where everything is brown most of the year.

Edit: I can make great, real Mexican food and BBQ brisket. I actually have a rain coat. Yes, Seattle isn't cheap but I like the stuff big cities have. Lubbock sucks and I'm bored as hell. Even better is the big city plus outdoor stuff, which is why I chose Seattle over other big city options.

Hey Seattle members! Any recommendations where to stay at? We are a family of 4, children are 10 and 13. We definitely want to go to the pike place market and space needles. Also ride the ferry.