Love to live here. One of the best cities in Greater Seattle Area. Lot of cafes, gift shops,…read morerestaurants and bars. It's also well known by its underwater park in divers community. Parking is free everywhere - probably they should start charging to close the budget gap. It's always nice to come to the waterfront and enjoy view on Olympic mountains. You might see "Love where you live" phrase in the city. And that's true. And live where you love.

I have been familiar with the City of Edmonds for approximately the 30+ years of my existence. One…read moreof my grandmothers lived here first with a house, then as she aged a condominium unit. In addition to visiting her and the corresponding local adventures, my family had a boat for a few years that we stored in the driveway, but put in/took out of the water at Edmonds Marina. Restaurants near the marina and near Edmonds bowl/Downtown Edmonds were staples of my upbringing. The shops were also child-friendly growing up. My parents, grandma, sister, and I all liked the toy shop(s), kitchen shop(s), and a travel shaped called the Savvy Traveler. Salon 512 was where I got my haircut for several years (though when I was really young, my mom cut my bangs at home). I went to summer camps at the Anderson Center. As part of the summer camps we walked around Edmonds to different places, including walking to Yost Pool so we could go swimming. As a family, we went to Edmonds Driftwood Players Theater performances (stage) and routinely saw movies at Edmonds Theater (cinema). All of these experiences helped make Edmonds feel like an extension of home, we lived to the south in Shoreline. The City of Edmonds remains a place I continue explore with enjoyable experiences spanning a variety of business types. Traffic tends not to be too bad, as long as not during peak hours, and street parking is abundant though can fill up quickly.

I rarely go to Puyallup and the only reason why I would visit is because of Washington state fair…read more It's a city with no high rise or busy commercial businesses. It's very much like a small city but very relaxing. There are local shops and malls. Air is very clean. It's a very nice suburb. If you compare to Other city, Puyallup is much better because it has something uniqueness to it. The name Puyallup is from the name of a First Nation band.

This has to be one of, if not the best suburb of Seattle. I've lived here for countless years, and…read moreI've never found such an amazing place so diverse. What I find very interesting about Puyallup is downtown and then South Hill. South Hill is filled with malls, shopping galore and housing developments all living with ginormous Douglas Fir Trees. The way I would describe South Hill would be very contemporary and modern that anyone in the fast life would enjoy. On the other hand, downtown is a completely different story! Strolling downtown the feel is extremely different. It feels like a small town down there with shops still lining the streets like they did a hundred years ago, farms, cute homes, no "cookie-cutter" ones that are being built, and is an adorable area. It's awesome to have the best of both worlds! PROS: 1) The Sounder train that runs through downtown that commutes workers to and from Seattle everyday which is extremely convenient. 2) The school district is AMAZING! All the schools are clean, teachers and administrators are kind and generally want the best in kids. The schools are gorgeous and some of them (such as Meeker Elementary) are a hundred years old yet still keep some of the originals' roots such as the hardwood floors original used in classrooms. 3) Overall, it's an incredible place to raise a family. You can feel safe letting your teens roam around. There's also a lot of teen and tween safe places (ie: Elements Frozen Yogurt, Puyallup Public Library, Anthem Coffee and Tea). 4) There is some nightlife! There are bars and some great places for some adult-time! 5) There's amazing hole-in-the-wall restaurants like Trackside Pizza, Crockett's, among others. 6) The Washington State Fair brings visitors from all over the country to Puyallup and it's just an amazing time! The list is infinite. I just don't have hours to write them all....lol :) CONS: 1) Meridean is poorly constructed. Traffic is a big, fat, pain in the booty! It needs to be widened or something because this isn't working. 2) Puyallup is a growing city, and with a flourishing city comes crime, and I cannot honesty say it isn't on a rise. Of course, this isn't at an alarming rate, but it is there. Puyallup is astounding. I've fallen in love with this suburb, and I don't think I will ever be able to leave :)

Bainbridge Island is a lovely place to visit when you're in Seattle or the surrounding areas. Just…read morea short ferry ride away, you can find Winslow Way, which runs about ten city blocks, and encompasses on both sides a number of local businesses, including a bookstore, several galleries, and multiple restaurants and bakeries. A ferry terminal, with service to Seattle's Colman Dock, boards at the east end of Winslow Way. You can also find a number of public parks around the island. The last time I visited, we brought my friend's dog with us and he LOVED being able to check out all the forest-y areas. Many shops are also dog friendly. Very charming... love Bainbridge Island.

Bainbridge Island is a city and island in the Puget Sound. It's a suburb of Seattle. I highly…read morerecommend you visit if you're in Seattle. It's a nice day trip experiencing the ferry and enjoying the views. There are some beautiful museums and amazing historical sites, and delicious food options.

The only good things are the black guy who brings the dogs treats and friendly dogs!…read more I take my dog to Burien off leash dog park and it's pretty frustrating, as a disabled person, to see the girl, who works for the city, in dreads park in the only disability parking spot to pick up the garbage. Then instead of moving her truck to clear the other 3 cans she stays parked in the disabled spot and WALKS across the park slowly collecting garbage. No consideration what so ever!! Today is fairly infuriating! As we sit at the park, I see and hear workers working on the park, but you have the dread girl and her 3 coworkers chit chatting at their rigs doing no real work! Thanks to the people who actually put in the work to keep this park pleasant and safe!

A nice neighborhood, which seems quiet and peaceful. Though, we didn't get a chance to see other…read moreareas, it had that small town charm. We checked out Burien Press.

I can not wait to come back to Renton and explore more. The quaint downtown area gives a "small…read moretown" feel in contrast to the booming urban landscape of nearby Seattle. I regret not patronizing the alluring shops, as many closed before 7pm. I fell in love with the uniquely situated library. Think, "A River Runs through It"! The city has had tons of restaurants, bars, parks, and larger shopping centers where you'll be sure to find something to do. Or just enjoy the quiet. I'll be back!!!

The City has been great for us, but most lately very helpful and friendly with our small…read moremodification building permit this year. Steve T was very patient discussing our needs, and the process before we submitted our application. Scott was great at the inspections. The Renton Senior Activity Center has one of the best facilities and programs around. I have compared senior centers to other municipalities when I visited, such as the Olympia area, and now I know even more what a wonderful city I live in. Renton has wonderful green parks that make use of the Lake Washington lakefront and of the Cedar River which runs through town. Lots of bicycle paths are available and some outdoor exercise equipment.

Poulsbo is small but packs a big punch in terms of charm. The city planners have made considerable…read moreeffort to make the town walkable and attractive. There is a lot of free public parking. I would say, however, that at peak tourist season in August parking can be tight. There are numerous eating options. There are art galleries, artisan souvenir shops, a bakery, chocolatier, a book store, and several apparel stores. Of course there are bars and wineries. The big surprise is that this is a "Norwegian" town with flags up and down the main streets. Who knew? As you turn into the town there is a large viking statue that says "welcome" in Norwegian. There are lots of Norwegian-themed stores and restaurants. Since I've been to Norway four times, I have watched a lot Viking shows on the History channel. I have never seen any description of Vikings in the Pacific Northwest. No one in town seems to know how or why the Vikings arrived. So that a mystery to me. Overall, Poulsbo is both livable and an attractive place to spend a day as a tourist. People are friendly and happy. I understand why.

Super cute little Norwegian town! Many historic buildings. Highly recommend stopping at the…read moreMaritime Museum and Visitors Center first. The museum is free, and they have restroom facilities available. We walked down the main street. There are various shops and restaurants. Plenty of benches are placed throughout the main street on both sides. Lots of street parking available as well. There is a large parking lot on the marina for visitors. We absolutely loved all the decorative buildings and Scandinavian food offerings. Very clean and people friendly. Highly recommend.

The City of Shoreline City Hall on Middle Avenue North is a large building shared between the City…read moreHall and the Police department. The court house is located in a different building a few blocks/streets away. On my most recent visit on Thursday 21 March 2024, I found two levels of parking, with a mostly full upper parking lot. Oddly, the electric vehicle spots were closer to the entrance than the handicap spot(s), for the upper parking lot, and there was only one handicap spot. Grounds were open for public access/exploring on foot. By one of the entrances to the City Hall was a water fountain(s) art piece. Other art pieces were located across the grounds. A benched sitting area was centered around a flag pole with the Washington State flag and the United States of America flag. Benches, stone pieces, and bricks were dedicated to past/present members of the military. Curiously, I found no voter's ballot dropbox. This is something a number of City Halls in King County are equipped with, however not Shoreline City Hall as of this visit on Thursday 21 March 2024.

I came into city hall for Shoreline for a meeting on 3/10…read more This is a new building, and it's green, meaning it's built for the environment. The architecture is lovely, simple and modern. I love the long fireplace in the lobby along with the piano being used as art with the cloud installment above it. They have art displayed on the walls as well which was nice to admire. I wanted to ask if it was all art done by local artists but forgot. I met with two different people who worked for the city. Both women were polite, professional and warm. Parking for visitors is around the back of the building. There are electrical charges for electric cars. You can park across the street at Walgreen's or the other direction at Trader Joe's if the city's lot is full.