Guidebook for Tacoma
Food Scene
Masa Restaurant
2811 6th AveDelicious. Recommend the Lomo steak
The Matador
721 Pacific AveDrinks or food. Happy hour is great here!
It's a bar but this might be the best place in town for great food and a couple of cold beers
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Top of Tacoma Bar & Cafe
3529 McKinley AveIt's a bar but this might be the best place in town for great food and a couple of cold beers
You can walk there. Its a great neighborhood bar with good food. Outdoor seating when its nice.
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Hank's Bar and Grill
524 N K StYou can walk there. Its a great neighborhood bar with good food. Outdoor seating when its nice.
Parkway Tavern
313 N I StFamous north tacoma hotspot
Shakabrah Java
2618 6th AveBest breakfast! Try the huevos rancheros
Corina Bakery
602 Fawcett AveYummy
Old school sandwich shop. Don't let the looks deceive its always packed and the sandwiches are delicious. Try the BBC, or Mike's deluxe.
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MSM Deli
2220 6th AveOld school sandwich shop. Don't let the looks deceive its always packed and the sandwiches are delicious. Try the BBC, or Mike's deluxe.
Frisko Freeze
1201 Division AveBurgers, shakes, fries. Made by hand
Shake Shake Shake
124 N Tacoma AveBurgers, hand made, delicious
Art House Cafe
111 N Tacoma AveEverybody talks about the breakfast here.
Dirty Oscar's Annex
2309 6th AvenueLines out the door for breakfast
Costco Wholesale
2219 S 37th StJust in case...
Hub Stadium District
203 Tacoma Ave SGood, close
Cosmonaut Coffee Co
817 Division AvenueBest coffee (Stumptown beans out of PDX) in town
Entertainment & Activities
The Grand Cinema
606 Fawcett AveGreat independent film house. Close by
Music spot. Check their calendar sometimes they have some great bands. Its 5 minutes away!
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Jazzbones
2803 6th AveMusic spot. Check their calendar sometimes they have some great bands. Its 5 minutes away!
Point Ruston
5020 Main StMovies and restaurants. Great place!
Drinks & Nightlife
Zodiac Supper Club
1116 Martin Luther King Junior WayBar with great Tacos and drinks!
Bob's Java Jive
2102 S Tacoma WayWorld famous! Dive bar but you gotta go!
Essentials
The fanciest grocery store in town. Think Whole Foods...theres a Safeway across the street if you want basics!
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Metropolitan Market Tacoma
2420 N Proctor StThe fanciest grocery store in town. Think Whole Foods...theres a Safeway across the street if you want basics!
Parks & Nature
Foss Harbor Marina
821 Dock StYou can rent kayaks and paddle boards here and explore commencement bay.
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
5400 N Pearl StFun! Very close!
Rent a kayak. There are bbq areas - just bring a cooler and some food. Good people watching
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Owen Beach
5605 Owen Beach RoadRent a kayak. There are bbq areas - just bring a cooler and some food. Good people watching
Getting Around
Ferry Crossing Landing Road
Ferry Crossing Landing RoadFerry terminal to Vashon and parts unknown!
Arts & Culture
Chihuly Bridge of Glass
Great to see ! Working hot shop