Retail Rambles
These shopping streets are lined with cool boutiques and engaging emporia.
Georgetown Trailer Park Mall
photo credit David A. Barnes/Alamy.com
Georgetown Trailer Park Mall
Sustainable, upcycled, handmade products are the focus at this unique spot. Find locally made home goods at Third Wave Mercantile, coconut-soy-wax candles at Nature’s Elements, and vibrant stationery at Get Lost Darling.
Pike/Pine Corridor shopping courtesy Glasswing Shop
Pike/Pine Corridor
The trendy, diverse shops here on Capitol Hill hold special appeal for everyone from style mavens to seekers of whimsy. Sergius & Bacchus carries a wide variety of menswear, with a focus on LGBTQIA+ brands, while Glasswing Shop is a smartly curated purveyor of men’s and women’s fashion, eco-friendly body products, and botanical-scented candles.
University Village photo credit Amber Fouts
University Village
Head to University Village, an upscale, open-air retail hub, to browse the appealing mix of nationally known brands and local shops, such as Ravenna Gardens nursery and housewares, Sole Food shoe boutique, and Fireworks Gallery for Northwest-inspired art and gifts.
Ballard Avenue
Hip clothiers and lifestyle shops abound in Old Ballard, the city’s traditionally Scandinavian neighborhood. Pick up designer threads and handcrafted jewelry at Horseshoe (5344 Ballard Ave NW) and discerning paper goods, housewares, and gifts at Lucca (5332 Ballard Ave NW).
Fremont Avenue
A statue of Lenin and an iconic concrete troll are among the quirky greeters in this charming and colorful neighborhood along the Lake Washington Ship Canal. Stroll Fremont Avenue for retro discoveries at the Fremont Vintage Mall, handcrafted jewelry made from recycled metals at Point No Point, and amusing gifts to make anyone’s day at Portage Bay Goods. Boutiques Les Amis and Pipe and Row showcase curated clothing and accessories from international and local designers.
Occidental Square
The heart of artsy and historic Pioneer Square is lined with London plane trees, paved with smooth bricks, and dotted with public art. Shop for Native Northwest Coast and Alaska contemporary art at Stonington Gallery and vintage, handmade, and local goods at Bon Voyage Vintage. Then sample a flight at Locus Wines, which sources grapes from the Yakima Valley.
West Seattle Junction
In laid-back West Seattle, this two-block stretch of California Avenue is ever-evolving, with treasures for trendsetters and sneakerheads alike. Carmilia’s and Capers are longtime favorite boutiques, with designer clothing at the former and inspiring wares for entertaining and jewelry at the latter. You don’t have to be a skater to appreciate the cool sneakers and streetwear (including clever West Seattle–themed T-shirts) at By and By, while Mystery Made goes for PNW vibes like flannels, denim, and leather accessories.
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