Rainier Beach Travel Guide
Seattle
Visit Rainier Beach
Popular places to visit
Kubota Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Kubota Garden, a lovely green space in Seattle. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.
Seattle Waterfront
A wonderful place to stroll and dine, this ever-changing attraction is more than just a place where land meets sea.
Space Needle
Seattle’s skyline is instantly recognizable when you see this soaring slender structure, built as a showpiece for the 1962 World’s Fair.
Pike Place Market
Climb the steps from the waterfront to discover Seattle’s fresh food hub, the oldest farmers’ market in the U.S.
Seattle Center
A product of the 1962 World Fair, this cultural precinct is where sports, theater, film and fine dining come together in Seattle.
Lumen Field
Catch an event at Lumen Field during your trip to Seattle. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Seattle CityPASS®: Admission to Top 5 Attractions
Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket
Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket
Sinister Sins, Scandal, and Shadows: Seattle Ghost Tour
Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle
Top hotels in Rainier Beach
Mediterranean Inn
"Super friendly, clean and perfect location close to food and cruise port. Beautiful view from rooftop."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
The Belltown Inn
"Very nice hotel. Staff at the desk were kind and helpful. Bed was comfortable, location great. Will definitely try to stay there again"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
"Out side tables seemed to always be dirty every time I passed by."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Executive Hotel Pacific
"Like location. Dislike there is no valet parking, hairs laying around no vacuuming, no staff at time just screens! Bring real people back! I miss not talking to people living in Seattle!! Not staying there again"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
"The staff were exceptionally polite and friendly."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
The Paramount Hotel
"Love the location. Its central to most things downtown which is super convenient for hitting the stops. Service was great, very helpful and friendly staff. Only issue on the trip was one elevator was down and it was very slow trying to use one elevator. Overall we liked it and would stay again"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rainier Beach
South Seattle
While you're in South Seattle, take in top sights like Lake Washington or 8th Avenue South Street End, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Columbia City Station or Othello Station.
Industrial District
While you're in Industrial District, take in top sights like T-Mobile Park or Showbox SoDo, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SoDo Station or Stadium Station.
SoDo
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in SoDo. If sightseeing is on the list, T-Mobile Park is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at SoDo Station or Stadium Station to see more of the area.
Central District
While you're in Central District, take in top sights like Lake Washington or Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 14th & Washington Stop or 12th & Jackson Stop.
Pioneer Square
Shopping, museums and art galleries highlight some notable features of Pioneer Square. Make a stop by Smith Tower or Pioneer Square while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Pioneer Square Station or Occidental Mall Stop to get around town.
West Seattle
West Seattle is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like West Seattle Golf Course and Alki Beach.
