Ahhh... there’s just nothing quite like the summer in Seattle.
A sunny day is basically a city-wide holiday, so we find ourselves feeling a little frantic when trying to answer the big question — what’s the best way to soak in some Vitamin D today?
If you’re experiencing some decision paralysis, let us offer a few suggestions.
Keeping things low-key
- Find a restaurant with a rooftop or patio, order your fave beverage, and enjoy the breeze.
- Grab a book, a blanket, some snacks, and set up camp for the day in one of our lovely parks.
- Experience a 40-minute tea ceremony in the Seattle Japanese Garden.
Up for a light activity
- Grab your reusable grocery bags and head over to one of our several local farmers markets — grab fresh ingredients for lunch, a gift for that one friend’s birthday you totally didn’t forget about, and chat with inspiring vendors.
- Stretch it out at an outdoor yoga class with the Rhododendron Garden, Gas Works Park, or Monkey Loft.
- Cool down by taking a splash at a community pool or any of the city’s public beaches.
Hello, yes — we would like to go on the dreamy hot air balloon tour.
Photo by @windowseatjonesin
Adventure’s your middle name
- Rent a paddle board or canoe from South Lake Union, Alki Beach, or Lake Washington. Your grand voyage awaits.
- Rent a bike from the Cascade Bicycle Club and take it for a spin anywhere along the 300 miles of bike-friendly paths in King County.
- The Seattle-area has great hiking near the city and deep in the wilderness. Choose your adventure, grab some water, and hit the trail.
- Nothing rejuvenates your love for Seattle like a tour of the city on a sunny day. We can confirm that hot air balloon rides are much better without the rain clouds.
