Welcome to Seattle Southside

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It's time to explore, shop, or just relax at the beach - whatever you're into you'll find it all right here.

Plan the perfect trip to Seattle Southside. Discover fun things to do, the best hotels to stay, the great variety of food and drink options, and more. Seattle Southside is a fun and unique destination to visit as well as being a convenient and affordable place from which to explore one of the most unique areas in the Pacific Northwest.

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Best of Seattle Southside

The results are in for the first-ever Best of Seattle Southside Awards! This People's Choice award invited the public to vote on their favorite eateries in Tukwila, Des Moines, and SeaTac.

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Find Your Scene

Cities Three great cities, that’s what! The Seattle Southside consists of Tukwila, SeaTac and Des Moines, three… Learn More

Sightseeing New to town? Looking for something cool to do? Here’s a list of places new (and… Learn More

Attractions When you make Seattle Southside your home base, you’ll be in the center of the action… Learn More

Discover a Sports Paradise in Seattle Southside For sports enthusiasts and active adventurers, Seattle Southside is the ultimate playground. Whether you’re cheering from… Learn More

History & Culture Learn about the history and culture of the Seattle Southside region and surrounding areas. Learn More

Arts & Entertainment From big-city entertainment to small-town family fun, you’ll be in the center of it all in… Learn More

Family Fun Get ready to immerse yourselves in the captivating world of Seattle Southside, where fun takes on… Learn More

Outdoors The great outdoors in Seattle Southside is exactly that: great! Here are all kinds of outdoorsy… Learn More

Shopping & Wellness With more than 5 million square feet of shops, you can really shop 'til you drop. Learn More

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Curiously Carefree

You like to fly by the seat of your pants. No Plans. No itinerary. And no limits to what you'll do when you're somewhere new.

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Self Guided-Globetrotter

You like to play. But there needs to be some rules. Whether you are here for three hours, three days, or even three weeks.

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Things to Do

Looking for fun things to do in Seattle? Some of the best things to do in Seattle are in Seattle Southside!

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Food & Drink

Whether you’re in search of a restaurant near you, seafood restaurants, a quaint café, Indian restaurants, family-friendly restaurants, Italian restaurants or fine dining, with over 100 places to choose from you’ll find Seattle Southside ready to serve.

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Where to Stay

Go ahead, stay an extra night.

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Plan Your Trip

Only 15 minutes south of downtown Seattle and 20 minutes north of Tacoma, Seattle Southside is a happening hub that’s perfectly situated between urban attractions and natural wonders (not to mention near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport).

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Happy Hour Trail

Cheers

Discover the Happy Hour Trail, a collection of 29 different locations serving up the happiest of hours in Seattle Southside.

Book a Room

Search for rooms and rates to book your stay today!

Seattle Southside Stories

Exploring a new place is richer when you know the story behind it. Seattle Southside Stories is a video series that dives deeper into the people, places, and moments that shape our destination, from local chefs and artists to public art and untold history. Come discover what makes our region so curiously wonderful.

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Welcome Back Aliens

Aliens visited Seattle Southside in 1947 and we are inviting them back to see all the changes we've made to curiously wonderful Seattle Southside!

Beam on Down, Again!

Sign up for the FREE UFO Mysteries Trail to explore all the spots related to the Maury Island Incident - the last time the aliens visited.

UFO Mysteries Trail

Tukwila

In need of retail therapy? This community features more than five million square feet of shopping, from high-end buys, discount steals, household goods, boutique finds, beauty trends, outdoor gear, and more.

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Des Moines

The boating capital of the Pacific Northwest offers six miles of shoreline, public beaches, waterfront parks, fishing piers and top-notch restaurants—all within close proximity to downtown Seattle.

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SeaTac

Surrounding the airport, this city is a great place to rest and get a bite to eat. With over 30 hotels, you'll find the perfect accommodations to fit your travel style.

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Seattle Southside Events Calendar

Find awesome things to do in SeaTac, Tukwila, Des Moines, and beyond.

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