When Evan moved here, I had NO idea how much I would fall in love with this city that would later become my home too. The beaches, the parks, the food, the small businesses and just the communityโฆ this city has SO much to offer. Something I love about Tacoma is there are so many great neighborhoods within the city that all have different vibes. This, by all means, is not all of them but here are a few we spend a lot of time exploring. This is probably my favorite in the city.
Proctor is such a cute neighborhood with gorgeous homes and a really cute downtown area with some of my favorite restaurants and shops โ including Compass Rose , The Fernseed , Lapis , Waffle Stop and more! This was our old neighborhood and I love walking up and down the streets checking out the historic and victorian style homes. There are great food and bar options in the neighborhood and it also overlooks beautiful views of the water!
Pacific Avenue is a great place to grab a bite to eat and bar hop. A few blocks up, Antique Row is another cool spot to check out. Downtown is also where a lot of the museums and theatres are located! This is another hot spot for going out. The Tacoma Dome is known for hosting concerts and large events, but its neighborhood is also filled with unique things to do too โ including shopping at Freighthouse Square be sure to check out Adorned Abode!
We are so lucky to have a park like Point Defiance in Tacoma. I love spending time in the flower gardens when they bloom, walking one of the many trails, visiting the Point Defiance Zoo , Owen Beach, Fort Nisqually , and taking in the views on the 5-mile drive! This park is huge since it also has a golf course and I love walking on the rocky beaches or walking around on the walking trail. Another super popular option especially in the summer is Ruston Way.
I love walking along the water down there and it hands down has the best views with Mt. Rainier peeking out in the background. We are SO spoiled with so many beach options!
