South of Seattle
Burien |
||
Burien offers a glorious Puget Sound shoreline, striking mountain views, small-town ambiance, and a convenient highway connection to Seattle. Burien's remodeled downtown business district features landscaping, benches, and artwork. Its specialty shops and large auto dealers on 1st Avenue S have won a loyal following. The downtown SW 152nd Street corridor hosts festivals, art walks, and a Farmers Market. Many of Burien neighborhoods enjoy stunning views of the mountains, Puget Sound, or Lake Burien. Housing choices include ramblers, starter homes, elegant high-end homes, and condominiums. Attractions in Burien include Seahurst Park's long Puget Sound beachfront and wooded uplands, Eagle Landing Park's saltwater beach and wildlife habitat, summer Concerts in the Park, and seven neighborhood parks. A skate park, teen and senior centers, children's programs and camps, and community festivals offer popular year round recreation. |
Average Commute Times: | |
Normandy Park |
||
Normandy Park began in the 1920's as a planned community featuring homes in the French Normandy Style of architecture, but the depression derailed completion. Years later, people rediscovered the area and by 1953 Normandy Park became incorporated. Today this quiet community, located south of Burien, is known for lovely neighborhoods, well-maintained parks and facilities, good schools, and strong community spirit. Normandy Park is mainly residential with fewer than 50 small businesses. Most houses are older and built on spacious lots, many with spectacular sound views. This is home to the Northwest Symphony Orchestra. The Cove Community Center, Marine View Park, and several local walking trails are popular choices for recreation. |
Average Commute Times: | |
Renton |
||
This city on Lake Washington's southern shore offers an abundance of natural beauty, from spectacular views of the Olympics, the Cascades and Mount Rainier to the Cedar River that runs through the heart of its downtown. Affordability, location and a tremendous quality of life enhanced by beautiful parks, safe streets, a growing downtown, and abundant housing all make Renton the right choice to live, work, and play. Downtown condominiums, luxury homes, and quality, affordable single-family subdivisions are among the various housing options attractive to all income levels. Local attractions include Cedar River Trail, Renton Historical Museum, Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, Maplewood Golf Course, community center, and a performing arts center. Exceptional community events such as Renton River Days and Clam Lights are annual traditions. Renton also offers an outstanding library system, fine artwork, and several professional and community theater groups. |
Average Commute Times: | |
SeaTac |
||
The growing, prosperous and vibrant City of SeaTac is made up of residents, businesses, and visitors who help to make it a one of the state's most culturally diverse cities. New residents can choose from a number of quality and affordable residential neighborhoods and housing options. The Sea-Tac International Airport is found here and brings thousands of visitors daily. An array of local businesses caters to the needs of both visitors and residents. Residents share in the variety of cultural and community events found in southwest King County including the International Festival, held the last weekend in June and the Theatre in the Park summer concert series. The city maintains seven parks, two community centers, a skate park, off-leash dog park, Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden and the Seike Japanese Garden. |
Average Commute Times: | |
Tukwila |
||
Just south of downtown Seattle, Tukwila has something for everyone – excellent hotel accommodations, shopping, fine dining, recreational fun, and residential areas. Tukwila's Westfield Southcenter draws millions of shoppers annually. The Museum of Flight, one of the world's largest air and space museums, is fun and educational for the entire family. Local parks, biking and walking trails, a pool, golf course, and community center offer hours of enjoyment. Neighborhood and volunteer organizations actively work to enhance this community. Annual celebrations include the Backyard Wildlife Festival each May, Tukwila Days on the second Saturday in July, and the Music in the Park concert series that runs all summer. The Tukwila International Farmers' Market is held on Wednesdays, May to September. New residents can choose from a number of quality and affordable residential neighborhoods and housing options. |
Average Commute Times: |