Ten Reasons to Love Leschi

Located just east of Downtown Seattle, Leschi is among the city’s best-kept secrets, from its quaint business district to the harbor and general casual atmosphere. Below we have outlined our top ten reasons to love Leschi.

Views

Sweeping, 180 degree views of Lake Washington from Mt. Rainier to Mt. Baker.

Location

Central to Downtown Seattle, yet feels like you’re far away…

Coming Home

The favorite drive, from the Arboretum to the shores along Lake Washington.

Access

Hiking trails, cycling routes along Lake Washington, minutes to the marina to sail or kayak. Hike the Leschi and Madrona ravines. Discover the neighborhood secret trail over the wooden bridge at the Madrona Briar Patch, a leafy covered walkway between Madrona Drive and Grand Avenue. Go for a swim from the pier or picnic at Madrona or Leschi Park.

Breathtaking Sightings

Bald Eagles, watching sailboat races (April to September) and Seafair in the summer.

Quiet and Peaceful

No urban noise in the neighborhood, only occasional chimes and the melodies of goldfinch and starlings.

Sunrises, Sunsets and Moonrises

Over the Cascades with views of Mt. Rainier and reflections on Lake Washington.

Neighbors

Are kind and friendly, while respecting each other’s privacy.

Sense of Community

Leschi is a favorite Seattle neighborhood complete with Leschi Market, Starbucks, Meet the Moon restaurant, and walking paths along Lake Washington to the marinas and Madrona Park. Dine at Bottlehouse in Madrona and order the scrumptious lemon roasted chicken or head to Meet the Moon (next to Leschi Marina) for seafood tacos and kale salad.

Central

To Bellevue, Mercer Island, Madison Park, Capitol Hill and Mt. Baker neighborhoods.