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Aerial view of the Seattle Waterfront in Seattle, Washington
The Seattle Waterfront (Amanda Clement/Stockbyte/Getty)


Seattle Scuba Diving Highlights

By Travel Expert: Ludmilla Alexander

  • Take advantage of Alki Beach Park—a premier two-mile outdoor classroom for scuba instruction.  Classes include wreck diving, marine life identification, and underwater photography.  
  • Divers will delight in sandy-bottom waters; home to sea stars, copper rockfish, and perch.
  • Average visibility is ten to 50 feet with wintertime maximums up to 100 feet. 
  • Dive with a dry suit for the best protection against exposure; water temperatures average 42 to 45 degrees throughout the year.  
  • Stay near the shore and use a compass—tidal currents can be disorienting.


Seattle Overview

Imagine yourself sitting in a park on the Seattle waterfront, a double-tall latte and an almond croissant close at hand. The snowy peaks of the Olympic Mountains shimmer on the far side of Puget Sound, while the ferryboats come and go across Elliott Bay. It's a summer day, and the sun is shining. (Hey, as long as we're dreaming, why not dream big?) It just doesn't get much better than this, unless, of course, you swap the latte for a microbrew and catch a 9:30pm summer sunset. No wonder people love this town so much. Read More


Hotels

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The Edgewater
2411 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98121
Distance: 1.0 Miles
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Edgewater Green Gables Bed & Breakfast
8914 85th St. NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
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Distance: 24.2 Miles
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The Olde Glencove Hotel
9418 Glencove Rd. KPN
Gig Harbor, WA
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Distance: 26.2 Miles
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Attractions

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Alki Beach Park
Seattle, Washington Map
Distance: 3.3 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Take advantage of Alki Beach Park, a premier... Read More
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Discovery Park
3801 West Government Way
Seattle, Washington 98199 Map
Distance: 5.0 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Although this park has a beach, it is not a prime... Read More
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Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
5400 N. Pearl St
Tacoma, Washington Map
Distance: 22.8 Miles (from destination center)
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In 2005, this combination zoo and aquarium... Read More

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Seattle Vacation Rentals

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7 Bedroom VACATION HOME in SEATTLE, WA 98199
Bedrooms: 7 Bathrooms: 3 Sleeps: 14
Amenities: Alarm Clock, BBQ, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Freezer, Full kitchen, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Iron, Jacuzzi, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Oven, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, TV, Toaster, Utensils, VCR

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Queen Anne Guesthouse
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: No Pets, Non-Smoking

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The Captain's house near Alki Beach in West Seattl
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1.5 Sleeps: 5
Amenities: No Pets, Non-Smoking, Towels


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