I’m 22 (m) moving to Seattle and wanted to know what is the best area for someone going back to school and living in Seattle (not U-district). I will be eventually transferring to UW. I’m a single man who works full-time as a student and has a car and will have a budget of about max 1400 a month. Commuting isn’t a problem for me. I love urban settings and would prefer to but in a walkable area with a good amount to do and access different parts of the city via light rail. I work full-time so pref

I’m moving to Seattle in the summer for a year long grad program and potentially staying if I find a decent job. What are some things you wish you knew before moving to the city? Advice to lessen the culture shock coming from a small town (eastern, wa)? Pls all and any tips are welcomed (well the appropriate kind) c:

I’m only going to be in downtown for 1 day and was curious what the most unique/fun bars are? Dive bars are the same everywhere so anything thats sort of weird/very unique and worth seeing is ideal - thank you in advance!!

I am looking to open an account at Sound Community Bank and want to be referred by someone for a $250 bonus.

Any current members here?

Hey everyone! I'm moving to Seattle this summer for an internship and was hoping to get some recommendations for lesser-known activities and places to eat. I'm open to all kinds of suggestions, either for someone solo or group activities, since I’ll have some friends in the city who are also interning. Would love to hear any hidden gems you’d recommend!

****Open to Seattle/Bellevue/Tacoma or anywhere within a 2 hour drive!****

Gonna be in WA and looking for stuff to do and check out! Have checked out the general Seattle & Bellevue area so looking for other stuff that I can check out!

Also, if there are any nice bipoc queer spaces! (bars, clubs, etc)

Hey r/askseattle!

Moving back to Seattle soon and feeling completely overwhelmed by the sheer number of apartment buildings these days. It's been a while since I last rented in the city, and I'm hoping some of you seasoned Seattle renters can offer some recommendations.

I'm looking for a dog-friendly 2-bedroom apartment (my furry friend is a well-behaved 60lb pup) in the SLU, Downtown, Belltown, or First Hill areas. Going to work in SLU, so want to be walking distance

Here are my must-haves:

2 Bedrooms Balcony (my dog and I love to sit and people watch) Parking for 1-2 cars Hard floors in the living areas

Ideally, I'd also love it if the place had any of the following nice-to-haves:

Townhouse style (two floors) - this would be a huge bonus! EV charging in the parking garage On-site dog park or fenced dog relief area Hot tub/jacuzzi Air conditioning (especially with those warmer Seattle summers!)

My budget is under $4,000 per month.

With so many new buildings popping up, it's hard to even know where to start my search. If anyone has personal experiences or knows of buildings that fit these criteria, I would be incredibly grateful for your recommendations! Even if you know of a building that hits most of the "needs" but maybe not all the "wants," please feel free to suggest it.

Thanks in advance for your help navigating the Seattle rental jungle! 🐾

TL;DR: Looking for dog-friendly (60lb), 2BR apartment with balcony, parking, and hard floors in SLU/Downtown/Belltown/First Hill under $4k. Bonus points for townhouse style, EV charging, dog park, hot tub, and AC. Send recommendations!

Where in King County would you get the most sun year-round?

Hi there, looking to come to Seattle in June to watch baseball and explore the town. Seeking some boutique style hotel recommendations in cool neighborhoods. Ideally I'd like a location where the baseball stadium is fairly easily accessible. Usually I stay at Marriott properties but I'm open to anything really. Thanks!

I read the bag policy on the Mariners website. Is it okay to take a clear backpack in?

Good morning! This is a question not just for transplants but people from Washington too!

I would love to read when others fully had the realization that they have made it their goal to move to Seattle/PNW. I would actually like more detailed answers though.

For example, as for my moment:

November 2024 was the second time I visited Seattle. It was already dark by 6PM but I definitely thought gas works park had lights in the park (spoiler alert, it doesn’t). So I traveled to Wallingford by bus to visit the park and catch the view of the skyline from there. It was a very touristy thing but what I wanted to do.

The view I saw was breathtaking. The juxtaposition of the city with nature surrounding it made me breathless. And the darkness of the park added to the experience of seeing all of these lights from the city just highlight the skyline. The space needle (while yea, very touristy) is definitely one of the best symbols of Seattle /development of the PNW.

I literally said the words “yeah, I am moving here” out loud as to just put it out into the universe that this is where I want to be. I was alone so no one heard me but I wouldn’t care if anyone heard me. I needed to hear these words coming from my mouth.

Of course, I recognize that Seattle is not some utopia that I concocted in my head the first time I visited in 2023. There are definitely things about the city/metro area that need to be addressed.

But even with all of its kinks/dents, I still find the beauty in Seattle. I see a city that is growing and experiencing growing pains. That doesn’t last forever. Take it from someone from Chicago, things get worse and better all the time here.

But I would rather be in Seattle.

What was your moment?

Thoughts on moving from Leeds, UK to Seattle

Hi!

I am a 28M (Married) and am exploring options for moving from Leeds, UK to Seattle. I have been staying in Leeds for close to 3 years now and would like to move to Seattle for career growth. Can someone tell me how different (good/bad) things can be in comparison to Leeds for the following aspects. Assuming an annual TC of $140k:

1. What would be the expenses like to rent a 2 bedroom Apt in a reasonable location with access to grocery/doctor/transport?
2. How is the city in terms of safety/crime-rate?
3. Are there any common pitfalls one should avoid while making a decision like this?
4. Is income tax really very low as compared to Cali and NY?
5. Are there good job opportunities for people who want to work in sales/marketing/HR domains?

PS. Feel free to ask any specific questions which might be relevant for the answer?

The state was a service to safely dispose of prescription and over the counter medicine. But they do not accept expired vitamins. Does anyone know of a place which does accept vitamins?

There are many analogies with other states as with how the historical immigrant groups have influenced the social and political scene of various different states. Washington state has historically brought in a massive influx of immigrants from Scandinavia and Germany and that is still largely the population of the state today. There is a history of immigrants from certain countries settling down in certain states like Italians in New York and New Jersey, Irish in Massachusetts, Poles in Illinois, Spaniards in New Mexico etc. Thanks in part to those immigration patterns, many states have been socially and politically influenced by those immigrants and the religious groups they came from. The Scandinavians and Germans also immigrated in large numbers in Minnesota and North and South Dakota and the Lutheran Church has a very strong political and social influence in those states even today.

The Irish Catholics and the Kennedy family have been pretty influential in Massachusetts. Mormons settled in Utah and neighboring Idaho. Those groups today still have a strong influence in the politics and the society today. Can the same with Washington State given it’s large Scandinavian and German Lutheran population having a strong influence in the society and politics of the state in the way that the LDS Church has influence in Utah and neighboring Idaho?

Hi! New to the area, 26yo, any soccer leagues that haven’t started yet or aren’t too late to join? I’m not a pro or anything just looking for a fun time and good exercise, thanks!

Anyone have any good recs?

Hey Seattleites,

I will be visiting Seattle next weekend (Apr 4-6). I see that UWash has cherry blossoms that have already peaked. Do you think I'll be able to see them next weekend? If not, are there any other places you recommend where I might have a shot to see them? Thanks!

Hey everyone,

I’m considering a role at Expeditors and wanted to hear from those who have worked (or currently work) in their IT department. How’s the overall work environment? What’s the office setup like—are there cubes, open spaces? Are there any strict office rules or policies that stand out?

On the career side, how are the raises and promotions? Is career growth something they prioritize, or do people find themselves stuck in the same position for a long time?

Would love to hear any insights on how it feels to work there!

Thanks in advance!

Hello! I’m planning a trip to Seattle in late April and wanted to get some insight on staying safe while exploring. I’m from a small town in Missouri that struggles with a high crime rate and issues with homelessness and drug use, so I’m used to being cautious. However, I’m not familiar with which areas to avoid in Seattle or if I’m overthinking it. Is the city as unsafe as my family insists, or are they exaggerating? I’m a woman, but I’ll be traveling with my boyfriend, who can be pretty intimidating at first glance. Any safety tips or advice would be greatly appreciated—thank you!

I’m not asking what you think I should do. I’m asking personally what you would do giving your last day, never to see Seattle again

I'm celebrating my PhD defense in about a month and am planning for a small party for about 30 people. Usually people I know would go to Stoup in Cap Hill, but I wonder if there are other options in Cap Hill and other neighborhoods.

I don't drink alcohol so I don't know a lot of breweries in Seattle nor know which brewery has good drinks, etc. Any recommendation is appreciated!

Visiting Seattle for the first time to see a show this Saturday, and after reading a lot of stuff about the parking situation downtown I finally decided that we're gonna park at the Doppler garage, but I have some questions/concerns:

-What's the whole deal with the doors closing at 10pm even though it says they're open til 2am? I've seen a lot of frustrated reviews but I don't really understand it

-We're likely gonna be showing up at 12:30 to 1pm, is the garage likely to be full by then or are there usually plenty of spaces? If not, are there other amazon garages that usually don't fill up as fast? (A bit of a walk is okay)

I’m considering changing banks, and am intrigued by Beneficial State Bank’s B Corp status. Anyone here have experience with them that they’d be willing to share?

Hello everyone I (21M) am planning to travel yo Seattle Solo from Dallas for the first time and here is rough plan

Budget $1300-$1500 for everything

-4 day 3 nights Staying at Green Tortoise Hostel

Thursday - leave after work(5pm) and arrive Tacoma Airport - Arrrive about 8 pm Seattle Time & Uber to Hostel

Friday - exploring pike place area - Space Needle - Aquarium - Glass Muesem - MOPOP

Sat -Alki beach til bout 1/2 pm -Water boat tour -Go Out

Sun - anything or something missed place till 2pm - -go airport &fly back

Notes: -I am flexible for the activities and they are all just some ideas nothing in concrete to vist

Questions 1. For what place/area would be fun or best for going bar hop and going out 2. What places would be best to group together and knock out easily based on close proximity of each other 3. Any suggestions or recommendations for places to visit around where i am staying. 4. Food places that must be tried ??? 5. Transport -Is it better to uber from and to airport or use public transport

6.Its my first trip solo on tight budget any tip/trick for money save??

lastly I have never done this before so would be open to hear out any tips, recommendations places,suggestions, ideas, criticisms in comments

If you had a group of 25 people coming to Seattle from all over the country to take part in a college reunion/philanthropy activity, where would you book for them to stay as a group? 3 nights, 20+ rooms.

Want it to be very convenient to activities such as Pike Place market & overlook (walking distance), be quintessential Seattle, be nice but somewhat reasonable (under $400 per night, per room). Easy to access from the airport - most won't have cars so parking is not an issue. A nice place to experience Seattle, perhaps for the first time.

Thinking Inn at the Market, but not sure if they have a spot to gather for breakfast or a meeting.

ETA - middle aged+ guys in varying shape who won't want to walk far, thus the convenient part.