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Neighborhood in Seattle · King County

West Seattle

West Seattle covers several neighborhoods, with the Alaska Junction’s businesses inland and Alki Beach along the shoreline.

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Alki Beach at high tide with the waterfront path and bathhouse, photographed in January 2026.

Alki Beach at high tide, photographed in January 2026

Junction shops, Alki shoreline and a passenger-boat connection

About West Seattle

West Seattle covers several neighborhoods, with the Alaska Junction’s businesses inland and Alki Beach along the shoreline. The Water Taxi arrives at Seacrest Park on Harbor Avenue SW, connecting this side of Elliott Bay with downtown Seattle’s Pier 50.

The Alaska Junction inland

The Alaska Junction centers on California Avenue SW and SW Alaska Street, with shops, restaurants and other businesses along the surrounding streets. It is one commercial center within the wider West Seattle area.

A Junction address puts the business district nearby; Alki’s beachfront and the Seacrest boat terminal are farther away, down toward the water.

Alki’s beach and waterfront path

Alki Beach Park follows Elliott Bay roughly from 64th Place SW toward Duwamish Head. A paved waterfront path accompanies the beach, with picnic tables and a bathhouse that houses an art studio.

The shoreline opens to views across Puget Sound and toward the Olympic Mountains. Beach activity and the waterfront path give this part of West Seattle a different setting from the Junction’s inland shops.

Arriving at Seacrest by Water Taxi

The West Seattle Water Taxi runs between Pier 50 downtown and Seacrest Dock at 1660 Harbor Avenue SW. The West Seattle landing is in Seacrest Park, rather than at Alki Beach or the Junction.

Metro lists neighborhood shuttle connections from Seacrest toward Alaska Junction, Admiral and Alki. Its route page brings together sailing dates, terminal locations and those onward connections.

Check these on a visit

Try these in person before you commit to an address in West Seattle.

  1. Explore the Junction around California Avenue SW and SW Alaska Street.
  2. Follow a stretch of the Alki waterfront path for a shoreline visit.
  3. For a boat arrival, use Seacrest Dock and the onward shuttle information for Alki or the Junction.

Neighborhoods and districts near West Seattle

The closest neighborhoods and districts in Seattle, measured center to center.

All Seattle neighborhoods and districts

Guides about West Seattle

Schools near West Seattle

The 6 closest schools within 5 miles, including any outside the city. Being nearby does not mean a home is zoned for a school: confirm attendance zones with the school or district.

All schools in Seattle

Distances are approximate. They are straight lines from the centre of West Seattle, not travel distances, and a home at the edge of the area can be noticeably closer to or farther from a school.

Sources & data notesReferences, reporting periods, and how to use this information

Information on this page is compiled from multiple sources and provided for general information. It may be incomplete or out of date, and we do not guarantee its accuracy, completeness, or timeliness. Independently verify important details with the original source, relevant authority, or a qualified professional before making decisions.

Statistics keep their reporting periods. Survey estimates are not current asking prices or quotes for an individual property. Displayed values are rounded.

Photo credits

  • Alki Beach at high tide, photographed in January 2026