Our 2023 Internships are live! Four interns will join us for six-month, hybrid, paid positions in audio production, media archives, facilities & guest services, and podcasting & licensing.
Applications close February 19! Explore: https://www.kexp.org/internships/
Celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth with new art around Seattle!
ArtSEA: Kicking off Black History Month with new Seattle art
Plus, a new installation at the Judkins Park light rail station and Northwest artists making national news.
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Pretty views along the @SeattleWaterfnt on Wednesday as the clouds rolled in ♡
Today is National Baked Alaska Day! An elaborate dessert also known as “Omelette Norvegienne,” Baked Alaska is made with hard ice cream on a sponge cake and covered in a shell of toasted meringue.
Ahoy! ⚓ The 76th annual @SeattleBoatShow sails into town this Friday. We’re hosting the in-water portion at Bell Harbor Marina as well as exhibiting at @LumenField. Stop by our booth to meet our staff. More → https://www.portseattle.org/blog/seattle-boat-show-cruises-town
Our 2023 Internships are live! Four interns will join us for six-month, hybrid, paid positions in audio production, media archives, facilities & guest services, and podcasting & licensing.
Applications close February 19! Explore: https://www.kexp.org/internships/
Celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth with new art around Seattle!
ArtSEA: Kicking off Black History Month with new Seattle art
Plus, a new installation at the Judkins Park light rail station and Northwest artists making national news.
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Here's a picture of Pickle.
That's it. That's the post 🐙
Pretty views along the @SeattleWaterfnt on Wednesday as the clouds rolled in ♡
WATERFRONT DINING OPTIONS
– Clam Chowder –
Ivar’s Fish Bar on Pier 54
Ivar’s Acres of Clams on Pier 54
Elliott’s Oyster House on Pier 56
The Crab Pot at Miner’s Landing on Pier 57
Fisherman’s Restaurant & Bar at Miner’s Landing on Pier 57
Anthony’s Fish Bar on Pier 66
Anthony’s Bell Street Diner on Pier 66
Anthony’s Pier 66 (upstairs dining room)
Six Seven at the Edgewater on Pier 67
AQUA by El Gaucho on Pier 70
– Fine Dining –
Ivar’s Acres of Clams on Pier 54
Elliott’s Oyster House on Pier 56
Anthony’s Pier 66
Six Seven at the Edgewater on Pier 67
AQUA by El Gaucho on Pier 70
– Seafood Specialists –
Ivar’s Fish Bar on Pier 54
Ivar’s Acres of Clams on Pier 54
Elliott’s Oyster House on Pier 56
The Crab Pot at Miner’s Landing on Pier 57
Fisherman’s Restaurant & Bar at Miner’s Landing on Pier 57
Anthony’s Fish Bar on Pier 66
Anthony’s Bell Street Diner on Pier 66
Anthony’s Pier 66 (upstairs dining room)
Six Seven at the Edgewater on Pier 67
AQUA by El Gaucho on Pier 70
– Lunch –
Ivar’s Fish Bar on Pier 54
Ivar’s Acres of Clams on Pier 54
Premier Meat Pies & Brews on Pier 54
Great State Burgers on Pier 54
Skalka across from Pier 54
Elliott’s Oyster House on Pier 56 (lunch on weekends only)
The Wing Dome on Pier 56
The Crab Pot at Miner’s Landing on Pier 57
Fisherman’s Restaurant & Bar at Miner’s Landing on Pier 57
Alaska Sourdough Bakery at Miner’s Landing on Pier 57
Anthony’s Fish Bar on Pier 66
Anthony’s Bell Street Diner on Pier 66
Six Seven at the Edgewater on Pier 67
Pub 70 on Pier 70
– Breakfast –
Great State Burgers on Pier 54
Skalka across from Pier 54
Starbucks on Pier 55
Alaska Sourdough Bakery at Miner’s Landing on Pier 57
Hook & Plow at the Marriott across from Bell Harbor Marina
Six Seven at the Edgewater on Pier 67
– Casual Dining –
Ivar’s Fish Bar on Pier 54
Ivar’s Acres of Clams on Pier 54
Premier Meat Pies & Brews on Pier 54
Great State Burgers on Pier 54
Skalka across from Pier 54
Salt District Italian Kitchen on Pier 55
The Wing Dome on Pier 56
Anthony’s Fish Bar on Pier 66
Anthony’s Bell Street Diner on Pier 66
Pub 70 on Pier 70
– Indoor Seating –
Ivar’s Fish Bar on Pier 54
Ivar’s Acres of Clams on Pier 54
Premier Meat Pies & Brews on Pier 54
Great State Burgers on Pier 54
Skalka across from Pier 54
Salt District Italian Kitchen on Pier 55
Elliott’s Oyster House on Pier 56
The Wing Dome on Pier 56
Alaska Sourdough Bakery at Miner’s Landing on Pier 57
The Crab Pot at Miner’s Landing on Pier 57
Fisherman’s Restaurant & Bar at Miner’s Landing on Pier 57
Anthony’s Fish Bar on Pier 66
Anthony’s Bell Street Diner on Pier 66
Anthony’s Pier 66 (upstairs dining room)
Six Seven at the Edgewater on Pier 67
AQUA by El Gaucho on Pier 70
Pub 70 on Pier 70
– Outdoor Seating –
Ivar’s Fish Bar on Pier 54
Ivar’s Acres of Clams on Pier 54
Premier Meat Pies & Brews on Pier 54
Salt District Italian Kitchen on Pier 55
Elliott’s Oyster House on Pier 56
The Crab Pot at Miner’s Landing on Pier 57
Fisherman’s Restaurant & Bar at Miner’s Landing on Pier 57
Anthony’s Bell Street Diner on Pier 66
Anthony’s Fish Bar on Pier 66
Six Seven on Pier 67
AQUA by El Gaucho on Pier 70
Pub 70 on Pier 70
– Counter Service –
Ivar’s Fish Bar on Pier 54
Premier Meat Pies & Brews on Pier 54
Great State Burgers on Pier 54
Skalka across from Pier 54
Starbucks on Pier 55
The Wing Dome on Pier 56
The Salmon Cooker at Miner’s Landing on Pier 57
Anthony’s Fish Bar on Pier 66
– Private Dining & Groups –
Ivar’s Acres of Clams on Pier 54
Diane’s Kitchen across from Pier 54
Elliott’s Oyster House on Pier 56
Fisherman’s Restaurant & Bar at Miner’s Landing on Pier 57
Anthony’s on Pier 66
Six Seven at the Edgewater on Pier 67
Diane’s Kitchen across from Pier 55
– Olympic View Terraces & Patios –
Ivar’s Fish Bar on Pier 54
Ivar’s Acres of Clams on Pier 54
Salt District Italian Kitchen on Pier 55
Fisherman’s Restaurant & Bar at Miner’s Landing on Pier 57
The Crab Pot at Miner’s Landing on Pier 57
Anthony’s on Pier 66
Six Seven at the Edgewater on Pier 67
Pub 70 on Pier 70
– Kids Menus –
Ivar’s Acres of Clams on Pier 54
Great State Burgers on Pier 54
The Wing Dome on Pier 56
– Hot Dogs, Candy & Ice Cream –
The Frankfurter on Pier 55
Frankly Sweets on Pier 55
The Creamery Ice Cream Shop at Miner’s Landing on Pier 57
– Baked Goods –
Skalka across from Pier 54
Starbucks on Pier 55
Alaska Sourdough Bakery at Miner’s Landing on Pier 57
Aquarium Café at Pier 59 (Seattle Aquarium)
The Brim Coffee Shop at the Edgewater on Pier 67
– Caffeine –
Starbucks on Pier 55
Aquarium Café at Pier 59 (Seattle Aquarium)
The Brim Coffee Shop at the Edgewater on Pier 67
Uptown Espresso on Pier 70
– TV Screens –
The lounge at Ivar’s Acres of Clams on Pier 54
The Wing Dome on Pier 57
Pub 70 on Pier 70
– Revolving –
Enjoy a meal served in your own private gondola with up to three other people as you rise 200 feet above Elliott Bay on the Seattle Great Wheel at Pier 57.
– Brunch –
Please see Breakfast & Lunch options above.
Seattle Waterfront: Live View
Run your mouse over the glowing green dots in the map above for more information on each pier and attraction.
WATERFRONT BRIEFS: February 2023
February is normally quiet along Seattle’s waterfront, but excitement hangs in the air this year with more exciting construction milestones on the horizon. The Seattle Aquarium and the Seattle Great Wheel are open daily along with waterfront restaurants, hotels, and shops. February is also an excellent time to enjoy local shellfish, so come down and enjoy your new waterfront!
Start your day on the waterfront with a walk, run, or coffee. Starbucks opens at 7AM on Pier 55.
Spend time exploring, walking, whale watching, shopping, taking pictures, and eating. Catch the last ride of the day on the Seattle Great Wheel at 9PM.
Seattle Aquarium hours are 9:30AM to 6:00PM daily (last entry at 5:00PM). Advance ticket purchase online is a convenient way to secure your time window and skip the line. For the best deal and unlimited visits year-round, become a Seattle Aquarium member starting at $79 per year.
Celestially speaking, February’s big story is the green comet racing through the big dipper. Check it out. This month’s most radical tidal swings are expected February 17-20 with variances of around 15 feet. Meanwhile, sunlight hours are increasing this month from 9.5 hours per day on February 1 to 11 hours on February 28. Bring on the sun!
Enjoy 2 hours of FREE garage parking when you get a voucher from a participating waterfront business!
- Big changes are underway! Alaskan Way along most of the waterfront has shifted to new pavement. The liberated space is being turned into a new waterfront promenade park. You must see it to fully appreciate it – amazing!
- Construction on Colman ferry dock (pier 52) continues. Completion is expected this year (on time and under budget). The new terminal lobby is open and operational. Expect continued alterations for access and regress to the Bainbridge and Bremerton ferries.
- Construction of the new Marion Street pedestrian bridge to the ferry terminal is ongoing. It is expected to finish and open soon. It will become one of the busiest pedestrian bridges on the west coast.
- The new stairway between Western Avenue and Alaskan Way at Union Street is open and it’s a stunner!
- Winter or alternate schedules are in effect for most WSF routes. Plan ahead, give yourself extra time, and be prepared for the possibility of delayed or canceled sailings. Under a new program, youth ride free on Washington State Ferries!
- Alaskan Way in front of the aquarium will continue to see construction and lane reductions this month as the new pavilion takes shape.
- Use the SR99 tunnel instead of Alaskan Way to get from one end of the city to the other. Expect surface road congestion on Alaskan Way during peak hours.
- Please drive slowly in construction zones!
- Boating operations between Piers 50-70 are OPEN, running on the winter season schedule.
- Argosy on Pier 55 has 1 hour Harbor Cruises daily and Ballard Locks Cruises most days. Salish Sea Tours is running harbor tours daily from Pier 57 on that cool, black boat with stadium seating in front.
- The Clipper Ferry to Victoria does not run in February. Trips will start again on March 1st – book ahead to reach downtown Victoria in 2 hours and 45 minutes.
- Is your party arriving by boat to have lunch on the waterfront or to visit the Pike Place Market? Short-term moorage is available at Bell Street Marina located next to Anthony’s Pier 66 in the heart of the city.
- No Alaska cruise ships are running this month.
Seattle professional sports teams playing in town this month:
- Kraken (hockey) – YES
- Seawolves (rugby) – YES
- Sea Dragons (football) – YES
- Sounders FC (soccer) – YES
- OL Reign (soccer) – NO
- Mariners (baseball) – NO
- Emerald Downs (horse racing) – NO
- Storm (basketball) – NO
- Seahawks (football) – NO
- Supersonics (basketball) – NO
- Early February can be productive for squid anglers along the waterfront. Recreational fishing for Dungeness crab in Seattle is now closed – it will reopen this summer. If you see someone fishing, then feel free to ask them for a peek in their bucket to see for yourself.
- Public fishing piers are open in Area 10 (Seattle/Bremerton). Although there are no public fishing piers directly on Seattle’s waterfront, anglers can normally find a quiet place to cast a line.
- Look for fish in the kelp and around pier pilings when the water is clear.
- No fishing license is required for children and youth under 15 years old in Washington state.
- Species you are most likely to see: Salmon, schools of salmon smolt (babies), sea-run cutthroat, steelhead trout, shiner perch, piling perch, sculpin, greenlings, flounders, rock fish, and occasional ling cod.
- The Port of Seattle closed the fishing pier at Centennial Park (pier 86). The Port is working with WA Department of Fish and Wildlife to determine the fishing pier’s future. In the meantime, the public is welcome to fish at the facilities at Pier 69 where the Port of Seattle is headquartered. Try also Pier 62.
- Know the rules; check current regulations here.
- Orcas were spotted swimming offshore from Seattle’s waterfront in January. In fact, it was reported recently that resident orcas spent a record amount of time in our vicinity, indicating a healthy number of salmon in the area.
- If an orca or humpback swims by while you are on the Great Wheel, then you will definitely see it! Other great spots to look for whales along Seattle’s waterfront are Pier 54, Pier 62, and the observation deck at Pier 66.
- The most common cetaceans that you may spot along Seattle’s waterfront are: orcas (killer whales), gray whales, humpback whales, fin whales, minke whales, pacific white-sided dolphins, and pseudorcas (dolphin easily mistaken for orca).
- Other wildlife you may see while on the waterfront include: blue herons, seagulls, seals, sea lions, cormorants, bald eagles, geese, peregrine falcons, ospreys, sea otters, and kraken. For a close-up look at the Salish Sea ecosystem, head to the Seattle Aquarium.
- Whales are also spotted on a fairly regular basis from the ferries and local charter boats like Argosy (Pier 55) and Salish Sea Tours (Pier 57); keep your eyes peeled!
- Clipper Navigation offers whale-watching trips seasonally straight from Pier 69 (guaranteed sightings of next trip is free).
- See a whale? Be sure to report it! Read the most recent whale sighting reports here.
February is a month for love and romance – Valentine’s Day is on February 14! Seattle public schools are on break February 20-24. February 20 is a federal holiday (Washington’s Birthday, which is called Presidents Day in Washington state). The next federal holiday is in May, so celebrate Washington in February well!
More holidays taking place this month include:
- February 2: Groundhog Day
- February 2: World Wetlands Day
- February 5: Lantern Festival (end of Lunar New Year)
- February 5: Constitution Day (Mexico)
- February 11: National Foundation Day (Japan)
- February 14: Valentine’s Day
- February 15: Flag Day (Canada)
- February 17-25: Carnival
- February 20: Washington’s Birthday / Presidents Day
- February 21: Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras)
Also in February: Find more here and here and here.
The new public Pier 62 is bringing the people of Seattle together in one of the city’s most Instagrammable settings. Check out the activities and events happening in this amazing space on the water! Take in the 360 degree views of Seattle, the ferries, and the Olympics!
Cultural performances, classes, concerts, and community activities take place on Pier 62 year-round with peak activity during the summer months. February is the perfect month to drop by for a game of outdoor chess or checkers on the big boards. Find peace, quiet, and the smell of the sea on Pier 62 all this month!
Seattle companies and public entities are hiring along the waterfront. Job and career opportunities are available with:
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|Seattleites ain't scared to say|
Before the first non-native, American settlers came to Seattle, the waterfront was a meeting place for local tribes. In recognition of Seattle's early pre-colonial history, Alaskan Way is getting an honorary name, Dzidzilalich! Seattleites are not afraid to tackle tricky pronunciations like Sequim, Puyallup, Stillaguamish, Skokomish, and Suquamish. You can say this one too and impress all your friends! Start out phonetically: Zee-zee-lay-lish, Dzeezeelaylish, Dzidzilalich. You got it! It means the meeting place, which is perfect for Seattle's new waterfront. Learn more at: waterfrontseattle.org/dzidzilalich ... See MoreSee Less
|Seattle Boat Show|
The Port of Seattle is proud to present the 2023 Seattle Boat Show back at Lumen Field Event Center and Bell Harbor Marina, on February 3–11. Don't miss the Marine Industry Career Fair, on February, 6 from 9-11am or Uncorked, the opening night event on Friday, February 3. With 300 exhibitors, 800 boats, and 100 seminars, this is the West Coast’s biggest boating party of the year. Details and tickets at seattleboatshow.comEach year, the Seattle Boat Show features dozens of fishing, boating, and sailing seminars to help you explore new horizons and expand your boating knowledge, taught by maritime experts who are excited to share their nautical know-how.
The Seminar Package gives you exclusive 24/7 online access to Re-Watch All 70+ Seminars and all 19 Boat Show University Webinars until May 15, 2023. The package also includes a 2023 Waggoner Cruising Guide shipped to a USA address or picked up at Waggoner booth (East 716) during the show.
Visit here to view the complete Seminar and BSU schedule: seattleboatshow.com/seminars/
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|Dragons on the Waterfront|
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