Oh hello! Check out the boys jumping waves in Pacific City, Oregon. We’re officially ushering in these last few weeks of summer.
So, you’re looking for some ideas to really ring that Summer bell before it ends, right? Here are some places and quintessential activities I recommend:
TAKE IN A BEACH
This article from Curiosity provides a great list of 13 beautiful beaches around the area. I’ve listed them below (and each are linked if you click them),, but you can learn little bits about each here, and pick a few that strike your fancy:
https://curiocity.com/13-of-the-absolute-best-beaches-you-can-find-in-and-around-seattle/
The Washington State ferry system is a quintessential Pacific Northwest experience. It’s calm, serene, salty, and makes you forget it’s an actual form of transportation. Pick a route that sounds intriguing and discover the San Juan Islands or zip over to Whidbey to feel like you’re far, far away from the city for a day trip.
https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/washington-state-ferries
GO OLD-SCHOOL AT A DRIVE-IN MOVIE
The BECU Drive-in Movies at Marymoor Park are back for 2024 and have a fantastic line-up through August 28th. Load up the car and join your friends at the Seattle area’s best drive-in movie theater. Sit in you car or sit outside, picnic with your friends, enjoy the food trucks!
https://www.epiceap.com/movies-at-marymoor/
PADDLE A LAKE
A day on the lake is such a zen experience. Those paddles cutting through the water, perhaps a cold beverage in the bottom of the boat, and SO much to look at. I’ve seen frogs on lilypads, explored unfinished freeways over by UW, and felt a good burn in my shoulders at the end of the trip. There are lots of options around here for an easy paddle.
https://aguaverdepaddleclub.com
https://greenlakeboathouse.com
SHOP A FARMER’S MARKET
Truly, pick a day of the week and you can find some farmer’s market to seek out. From West Seattle on Sundays up to Edmonds on Saturdays, east to the new market in Kenmore on Wednesdays - you can get all your shopping done from local vendors and get yourself a treat (fresh pretzel anyone?) while you’re at it. Support your community and have fun doing it!
https://seattlefarmersmarkets.org
HIKE IN-CITY
You don’t have to head all the way to Tiger Mountain to get some good steps in. We have some great in-city hiking retreats that give you a great work-out experience while also giving you lots of good fodder for meditation, tandem friend walks, or stroller strides.
Discovery Park
https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/washington/discovery-park
https://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/discovery-park
Seward Park
https://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/seward-park
So now you have a few options of things to do when the kids say “I’m booooorrreeeed” or you just need a little escape from daily life. I’m always here if you have any real estate questions, or even need a buddy for an adventure!