West Seattle
West Seattle Neighborhoods
West Seattle is a peninsula of distinct neighborhoods, each with its own streets, views, and business district. I live here and sell here. Guides for each neighborhood are on the way.
The neighborhoods
These are the neighborhoods that make up West Seattle.
- AdmiralHilltop streets, water views, and a classic neighborhood business district
- AlkiBeachfront living along Alki Avenue and Beach Drive
- Arbor HeightsWooded lots and mid-century homes at the southwest corner of Seattle
- DelridgeGreen spaces and trails along the Delridge corridor
- FauntleroyFerry dock, creek, and wooded streets by Lincoln Park
- GatewoodQuiet hillside streets with Puget Sound views, minutes from Morgan Junction
- GeneseeCentral streets between the Junction and Avalon
- High PointA planned neighborhood with parks and newer homes
- Highland ParkHillside homes on the east side of West Seattle
- The JunctionShops, restaurants, and the Sunday farmers market
- Morgan JunctionA small, walkable hub on California Ave SW
- SeaviewSound views above Lowman Beach and Beach Drive
- Westwood and RoxhillEveryday shopping, parks, and quiet residential streets
Getting around
West Seattle connects to downtown by the West Seattle Bridge, the RapidRide C Line, and the King County Water Taxi. The Fauntleroy ferry runs to Vashon Island and Southworth on the Kitsap Peninsula.
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My monthly newsletter answers one big Seattle housing question each month, with real data and a West Seattle lens when the story calls for it.
Get the newsletterWest Seattle questions
Is West Seattle part of the City of Seattle?
Yes. West Seattle is a group of neighborhoods within the City of Seattle, on the peninsula west of the Duwamish River, connected to downtown by the West Seattle Bridge.
How do you get from West Seattle to downtown Seattle?
By car or bus over the West Seattle Bridge, on the RapidRide C Line bus, or on the King County Water Taxi from Seacrest Park to the downtown waterfront.
What are the main neighborhoods in West Seattle?
West Seattle includes Admiral, Alki, Arbor Heights, Delridge, Fauntleroy, Gatewood, Genesee, High Point, Highland Park, the Junction, Morgan Junction, Seaview, and Westwood and Roxhill, among others.
Looking at West Seattle?
Tell me what matters most to you, and I'll show you the neighborhoods worth a closer look. Call or text (206) 330-4006, or email gunnar@allseattlehomes.com.