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Introducing direct access to Happy Hour and the Great Wheel... the brand new Union Street Stairs are open and look amazing at night. Experience it yourself before December 21st, the shortest day of the year!
🚢🎄 @ArgosyCruises Christmas Ships and Bonfires at the Parks are free to the public for four more dates! Catch them 5:35 p.m., Dec. 16 Madrona, Dec. 17 at Madison Park, and Dec. 20 at Matthews Beach Park, and 9:10 p.m., Dec. 23 at Gas Works Park.
@SeattleParks
It's time to get seal-ious about planning your next trip to the Aquarium. Get your tickets: http://www.seattleaquarium.org/tickets
📷 supervisor of birds and mammals Aubrey
Another nice sunrise at Hurricane Ridge this morning.
I mean, if you like that kind of thing. 😉
#wawx
After some morning showers today, drier weather is expected for the rest for the rest of the week with below normal temperatures #wawx
Passionate about design or architecture? Design Review Board members evaluate the design of new buildings based on citywide and neighborhood-specific design guidelines. Please send an application, cover letter, and resume by 12/31. For more info: https://bit.ly/3h5tNJ1
Introducing direct access to Happy Hour and the Great Wheel... the brand new Union Street Stairs are open and look amazing at night. Experience it yourself before December 21st, the shortest day of the year!
🚢🎄 @ArgosyCruises Christmas Ships and Bonfires at the Parks are free to the public for four more dates! Catch them 5:35 p.m., Dec. 16 Madrona, Dec. 17 at Madison Park, and Dec. 20 at Matthews Beach Park, and 9:10 p.m., Dec. 23 at Gas Works Park.
@SeattleParks
It's time to get seal-ious about planning your next trip to the Aquarium. Get your tickets: http://www.seattleaquarium.org/tickets
📷 supervisor of birds and mammals Aubrey
Another nice sunrise at Hurricane Ridge this morning.
I mean, if you like that kind of thing. 😉
#wawx
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: December 2022
December is Christmas time on the waterfront! The holiday spirit is in the air and the squid fishing is hot. The Seattle Aquarium and the Seattle Great Wheel are open daily along with the restaurants, hotels, and shops. Enjoy 3 FREE hours of garage parking when you get a voucher from a participating waterfront business! More waterfront parking
Start your day on the waterfront with a walk, run, breakfast. Starbucks opens at 7AM daily 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 convenient 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.
December marks the end of shortening days in Seattle. Starting on the winter solstice (December 21), daylight hours will begin to increase once again. Hooray! By the end of this month, the sun will set around 4:30PM and the sun will rise around 8:00AM giving us just eight and a half hours of daylight.
- Big changes underway! Alaskan Way along most of the waterfront has shifted to new pavement, liberating space for the development of the new waterfront promenade park. You must see it to fully appreciate it – amazing!
- Construction on Colman ferry dock (pier 52) continues with a completion target of 2023 for the new terminal. Expect 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 in early 2023. It will become one of the busiest pedestrian bridges on the west coast. Meanwhile, expect the new stairway from Western at Union Street to open anytime.
- Winter or alternate schedules are in effect for most WSF routes. Plan ahead, give yourself time, and be prepared for the possibility of delayed or cancelled sailings. New since October 1, youth ride free on WA 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 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 is running this month – book now to reach downtown Victoria in 2 hours 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:
- Seahawks (football) – YES
- Kraken (hockey) – YES
- Sounders (soccer) – NO
- Mariners (baseball) – NO
- Reign (soccer) – NO
- Storm (basketball) – NO
- Emerald Downs (horse racing) – NO
- Seawolves (rugby) – NO
- Supersonics (basketball) – NO
- December is peak catching period for squid anglers along the waterfront! Recreational fishing for Dungeness crab is also underway until the end of this month in Seattle. 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.
- Know the rules; check current regulations here.
- Orcas were spotted swimming offshore from Seattle’s waterfront in November. In fact, it was reported that resident orcas spent a record amount of time in our vicinity, indicating healthy amount 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, 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!
- Read the most recent whale sighting reports here.
It’s December, so that means Christmas Break for students King County and throughout WA State. December is a festive month with lots to celebrate – here are some holidays that take place during this winter month:
December 1-6: Hannukah
December 1: World AIDS Day
December 1: Rosa Parks Day
December 6: St. Nicholas Day
December 6: Independence Day (Finland)
December 6: Constitution Day (Spain)
December 7: National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
December 10: Constitution Day (Thailand)
December 12: Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe (Mexico)
December 13: Santa Lucia
December 21-21: Yuletide
December 24: Christmas Eve
December 25: Christmas Day
December 26: Boxing Day
December 26-31: Kwanzaa
December 30: Rizal Day (Philippines)
December 31: New Year’s Eve
Also in December: National Cookie Day, Dewey Decimal System Day, Underdog Day, National Twin Day, Go Caroling Day, National Christmas Card Day. Find more 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 in November! 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 summer months. November is the perfect month to drop by for a game of outdoor chess. Pier 62 is also a great place to find peace, quiet, and the smell of the sea.
Seattle companies and public entities are hiring along the waterfront. Job and career opportunities are available with:
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|Anthony's Bell Street Diner Update|
Anthony's fans will be excited to learn that Bell Street Diner is open for lunch and early dinner service at Pier 66. This ground level restaurant overlooking Bell Harbor Marina is a local favorite. Open now Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 7pm. Even the whales are rejoicing:-) Free self-validated parking - details at www.anthonys.com/restaurant/anthonys-bell-street-diner/ ... See MoreSee Less
|Keep Clam|
Don't panic - you still have time for this inflation busting deal from Ivar's Restaurants! Get a free $5 gift card for every $25 gift card purchase. These make terrific stocking stuffers at home or staff recognitions at the office. Purchase online and the gift cards will be mailed to you, or drop by Pier 54. Here is the link: www.ivars.com/purchase-balance ... See MoreSee Less
|Argosy Cruises Invites YOU|
There is a ton of stuff for locals to do with Argosy Cruises on Pier 55 during the holidays. Use code: COZYDECEMBER for a 15% discount on Ballard Locks cruises all month long or be part of a beloved Seattle tradition, the Christmas Ship Festival. No plans for New Year? Argosy Cruises has you covered for that too. Discover all this and more at argosycruises.com ... See MoreSee Less
|Did you know?|
Every annual membership level includes unlimited visits to the Seattle Aquarium. It's a great deal and excellent gift for local families or anyone who lives/works nearby. On November 28, Cyber Monday, Seattle Aquarium memberships are 15% off. Seattle Aquarium is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Purchase online at www.seattleaquarium.org/membership ... See MoreSee Less
|Coming Along Colman|
Commuters, rejoice! Today marks a milestone in the construction of Seattle's new ferry terminal on Pier 52. Washington State Ferries has opened the remaining two-thirds of its new flagship ferry terminal serving Bainbridge Island and Bremerton. The entire project is slated for completion next year.
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|Ferry Schedule Changes|
In order to minimize late boats due to crew shortages, WA State Ferries has implemented alternate schedules for certain routes, including Seattle-Bremerton. Passengers are advised to plan ahead, arrive early, and check WSF site for the most recent updates.
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Washington State Ferries to run on alternating schedules 'until further notice'
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Several ferries will run on alternating schedules beginning Tuesday and until further notice, according to Washington State Ferries.