Rainier Beach

At the north and south ends of Seattle, neighborhoods are frequently referred to in clusters. Generally this means they are mostly residential and share small pockets of commercial activity. This is the case with Rainier Beach. Rainier View, Dunlap, and Othello are a few of its other popular titles. These neighborhoods include many mid-century homes and apartments in its central corridors around Rainier Avenue. Larger properties and homes line Seward Park Drive, nearest the shores of Lake Washington.

Strip malls provide easy access to groceries and services. You will also find many independent markets full of spices, injera, and lentils catering to a large Ethiopian population. Last but not least, the neighborhood is home to Kubota Gardens. This is one of the city’s most exquisite parks. Kubota Gardens is a beautiful destination that fuses Japanese garden techniques and native flora. Seattle residents who have not checked out Rainier Beach are missing out on some of the city’s most unique experiences.