April 2010 Archives
The Seattle Water Taxi has returned…spring must be here!
Even though the weather isn’t convincing, you know spring is here: The Seattle water taxi is running! This year, the Metro Transit water taxi began on April 5th. The Rachel Marie, a 77’ catamaran, is new to this run. She formerly was used for the Bremerton/Seattle foot ferry, and holds 150 passengers, as well as 18 bicycles.
For a mere $3.00 ORCA holders leave Pier 50 (at the foot of Yesler Street) in Seattle, landing at Seacrest Park in West Seattle. (Pier 50 is just south of the State Ferry Terminal, which is Pier 52). The 10 minute run takes you to the Seacrest Park Dock, a block north of the famous Salty’s restaurant. The skyline of Seattle is breathtaking, as well as the view of Mt. Rainier, the Olympic Mountains, and (on a really clear day) Mt. Baker in the distant north. Be sure to take your camera!
Once you arrive at Seacrest Park, hop on the free Metro shuttle van #775. It will be waiting for you when you get off the ferry. This van will take you up the steep hill to the lovely Admiral district of West Seattle. The van winds back down Admiral Way, and intersects with Alki Avenue SW. Get off the van here. The Alki lighthouse is almost in view, to your left (west). The wonderful Mexican-southwest restaurant, Cactus!, is on your right (2820 Alki). Definitely worthy of a lunch stop! Try their Butternut Squash Enchilada: Crispy white corn tortillas with Jack and goat cheese, sauted spinach, roasted butternut squash, caramelized onions, mole and guacamole. Yum. Makes me hungry thinking about it!
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