Kendy, a passionate marine conservationist, partnered with the Seattle Aquarium to map out the perfect waterfront itinerary for lovers of marine life. See how Kendy blends learning, food and fun on the shores of Puget Sound—and get inspired for your next trip to the Aquarium.
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Follow along as I make it a day on the Seattle Waterfront. Let’s connect with some marine life!
Stop 1: Honest Biscuits
Let’s fuel up before we start our adventure. Honest Biscuits is a must for breakfast, with delicious biscuits made fresh with local ingredients. My go-to order is a When Pigs Fly sandwich and a golden chai.
Stop 2: Seattle Aquarium
Come face-to-face with marine life and support the Aquarium’s conservation work, like species recovery programs for pinto abalone and Indo-Pacific leopard sharks. (Learn more about these sharks in the new Ocean Pavilion!)
Stop 3: Pocket Beach
From the Aquarium, head north along the waterfront to check out this cool urban tide pooling spot. Keep an eye out for invertebrates, jellies, seals and even seagulls munching on sea stars!
Stop 4: Bookstore
Pike Place Market has so many options for finding great reads on marine science, from Lionheart Bookstore to BLMF Literary Saloon to Left Bank Books Collective.
More Seattle waterfront itinerary highlights
- Pier 62
- Habitat Beach
- Eighth Generation (also available in the Aquarium gift shop)
- Seattle waterfront sea wall
- Bainbridge Island Ferry (potential orca spotting)
- Beecher’s Handmade Cheese
- Candied salmon/salmon jerky (at Totem Smokehouse in Pike Place Market)
- Head north to Ballard Locks
