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Did you see Mt. Rainier erupting? Worry not. The sun rises so far south at this time of year that it can cast a long shadow of the mountain itself onto the clouds overhead. Photo by David Gaylord.
Thankful that whales live here! Indeed, reports are emerging that local orcas have spent more consecutive days in inland Puget Sound waters than in recent memory. Read all about it at https://www.king5.com/article/life/animals/southern-resident-killer-whale-pods-puget-sound-17-days-2-weeks/281-7fdc50a7-5f64-487c-9b88-fc98c1d9807e
Short duration single lane closure on southbound Alaskan Way between Madison and Spring streets today, November 23, from 8:30 AM to 12 PM.
Six Seven Restaurant at Edgewater Hotel on Pier 67 still has some tables available for Thanksgiving Day dinner service from 3pm to 8pm (November 24). View the menu and book online at https://www.edgewaterhotel.com/seattle-six-seven-restaurant
Just in case, Barney and his pinni-pals want you to know you can find them here:
http://instagram.com/seattleaquarium/
http://facebook.com/Aquarium.Seattle
http://tiktok.com/@seattleaquarium_official
Catching a ferry over #Thanksgiving weekend? Regularly check online sailing schedules, as some timetables are dependent on crewing levels. Best to sign up for rider alerts to receive an update on your route. More info on travel for the upcoming holiday: https://wsdot.wa.gov/about/news/2022/pack-your-patience-if-boarding-state-ferry-vehicle-thanksgiving-travel
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
– 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 Lounge on Pier 55
The Wing Dome on Pier 56
Anthony’s Fish Bar on Pier 66
Anthony’s Bell Street Diner on Pier 66
– 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 Lounge 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
– 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 Lounge 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
– 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 Lounge 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
– 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
– TV Screens –
The lounge at Ivar’s Acres of Clams on Pier 54
The Wing Dome on Pier 57
– 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: November 2022
November is a great time to visit the waterfront. The crowds are light, the squid fishing is hot, and the holiday spirit is in the air. The Seattle Aquarium and the 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 on 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 (11PM on Friday-Saturday, and 10PM on Sunday).
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 ($79), become a Seattle Aquarium member.
November marks the end of daylight savings time. Clocks will move backwards one hour making our sunsets occur earlier. By the end of this month, the sun will set around 4:20PM and the sun will rise around 7:40AM giving us just over eight hours of day light.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- November is a great month for anglers in Seattle to catch squid along the waterfront! 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 October. 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 are: orcas (killer whales), gray whales, humpback whales, fin whales, pacific white-sided dolphins, and pseudorcas (dolphin easily mistaken for orca).
- Other animals 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 Argosy vessels; keep your eyes peeled!
- Read the most recent whale sighting reports here.
It’s November, so that means Thanksgiving and Veterans Day! Students will be out of school in King County and WA State for these two holidays.
November 1: All Saints Day
November 3: Culture Day (Japan)
November 6: End of daylight savings
November 8: Election Day
November 11: Veterans Day
November 11: Remembrance Day (Canada)
November 11: Armistice Day (France)
November 13: Father’s Day (Sweden)
November 20: Revolution Day (Mexico)
November 24: Thanksgiving
November 25: Native American Heritage Day (WA)
November 25: Black Friday
November 27: First Day of Advent
Also in November: America Recycles Day, Marine Corps Birthday, National Fast Food Day, and National French Toast 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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|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'
komonews.com
Several ferries will run on alternating schedules beginning Tuesday and until further notice, according to Washington State Ferries.|Keep your eyes peeled| Orcas have been in our waters nearby the last 4 days in a row. Stay alert along the waterfront for a chance to spot whales today on Veterans Day. Good places to look include Argosy ships departing daily from Pier 55, the Seattle Great Wheel on Pier 57, Acres of Clams on Pier 54, Pier 62, and the public viewing area on top of Bell Harbor International Conference Center at Pier 66. Happy whale watching! ... See MoreSee Less
'Super pod' of orcas spotted four days in a row in western Washington
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It's unusual to see the orcas in the Puget Sound so many days in a row. A researcher said it is likely due to an increase in food.|Attention, Parents & Engineers!|
Here is your opportunity to watch some serious construction up close and personal. Bring the kids or engineers in your family to see how the piles for the new Pier 58 are being driven into the seabed. No need for earplugs as this technology uses vibration instead of hammering to set the posts in place. ... See MoreSee Less
|New Pier 58|
Seattle's Office of the Waterfront & Civic Projects together with Pacific Pile started work this week on the new Pier 58 between Seattle Aquarium and the Great Wheel. Below is an artist's rendering of how it will look when completed. Learn more at waterfrontseattle.org/waterfront-projects/pier-58 ... See MoreSee Less
|Winter Schedule Update|
Argosy's Harbor Cruise runs daily at 12:05, 1:25, and 2:45 pm. The Ballard Locks Cruise runs on Saturdays and Sundays with one sailing at 12:45 pm 😁. Cruise with Argosy from Pier 55 on Seattle's waterfront this November. More at argosycruises.com/cruise-types/sightseeing-cruises/SCHEDULE UPDATE! Our Harbor Cruise runs everyday at 12:05, 1:25, and 2:45 pm and our Locks Cruise is only Saturdays and Sundays with one sailing at 12:45 pm 😁
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