1. Cal Anderson Park
8.8
1635 11th Ave W (btwn E Denny Way & E Pine St), Seattle, WA
Park · Capitol Hill · 53 tips and reviews
Pip Lafleur: Go people watching in the park. +2 points / stroller +3 points / dog +5 points / hipster or fashion victim + 10 points / mohawk -5 points for mohawk-mistaken-for-a-fohawk etc.
Trevor Flowers: Molly Moon ice cream, a book, the Sun, and people watching are the name of this game.
Akvile: HoOla hoOp, walk through, lay on the grass, play some fribee, or people watch, there is plenty to do!
2. Green Lake Loop
9.6
7201 E Green Lake Dr N (path around Green Lake), Seattle, WA
Hiking Trail · Green Lake · 43 tips and reviews
Lonnie Anderson: Beautiful rain or shine. Often see turtles, herons, and lots of ducks. Great people watching too. Love to run here with the runner stroller.
Kerri Rosenthal: Great people watching, good place to go for a run as long as it isn't a Saturday in the summer. It gets CROWDED! Early morning or evening is best for fewer people.
♥️♠️Jackson Loyola♣️♦️: Great for a nice walk around the lake. 2.5miles and the people watching is the best.
5. Green Lake Park
9.3
7201 E Green Lake Dr N, Seattle, WA
Park · Green Lake · 113 tips and reviews
Mia Cole: Great place to people watch or take your dog for a spin. Lots of runners, but usually too packed to get really good exercise.
Jeff Noethen: Great for running, socializing, people watching and sports.
Bill Caples: A Seattle gem, especially in good weather. Fun to walk around with multiple good dining options.
8. Gas Works Park
9.5
2101 N Northlake Way, Seattle, WA
Park · Wallingford · 137 tips and reviews
TruthorDare.us: We dare you to fly a kite on kite hill at Gas Works Park, enjoy a little people watching and then romp on and around the converted industrial structures.
Truly Fareal: Great place for a scenic view of Seattle and a wonderful walk.
HISTORY: Located on the north shore of Lake Union, the park has excellent water views and a spectacular, unobstructed view of the city skyline. It is a popular spot for concerts.
9. Le Panier
8.6
1902 Pike Pl (at Stewart St), Seattle, WA
Bakery · Pike Place · 175 tips and reviews
Kelly K: Excellent place for Pike Place Market atmosphere and people watching without the chaos! Everything is delicious and authentic. Try the macaroons!!
Tava LaBorn: The Crudités sandwich is delicious, the macaroons are perfect and the croissant are nice and flaky. Sit in the window seat for prime people watching. And expect a touch of attitude when ordering.
cYeNz: Almond croissant, coffee, and people watch
Rochelle Christopherson: Fantastic view of Seattle, mountain range, etc.Great walk, awesome for people watching and just relaxing. Great place to have a bon fire too!
Bridget Lee: I love Alki Beach in West Seattle!!! I used to live right directly across from the beach and it was awesome!!! I used to work at Spud’s Fish N’ Chips, which you HAVE to try! & Great people watching!
Candice Rivera: I love this beach, it has great viewpoints of the city and a lot of fun spots to eat and explore
Gaston Motola Acuna: Very good for walking, biking, people watching. You can do kayaking, also you can rent tandem bikes and cruise around like a boss.
Dustin Demorest: Awesome view of the Seattle skyline. We did our wedding pictures here.
Regan Cannon: Take a run from Cormorant Cove through Alki Beach, cut back up California Way, stretch and enjoy the view at Hamilton Park, then retrace your steps on the way back! Read more.
15. Forge Lounge
7.5
65 Marion St, Seattle, WA
Bar · Seattle Central Business District · 21 tips and reviews
Mike B: Often a crowd waiting for their ferry (it's off the walkway to the terminal), but a cozy, laid-back spot to grab a beer after work if you're in that part of downtown. Nice perch for people watching.
Matthew Toledo: Great people watching. Everyone going to the ferry and leaving the ferry walks past you.
Stephanie Raines: Comfortable atmosphere, convenient location for the ferry, good drinks!