50 More Reasons

50 Reasons Why You Should Move to The Whittaker!
- Great office staff; we are dedicated to you and are committed to your better living.
- 24 hour maintenance team; who is always willing to extend their hand to help.
- Commitment to an outdoor lifestyle.
- Three beautiful roof top decks between our North and South Towers, which overlook the expansive Seattle Skyline.
- Enjoyable courtyard with games, movie screen and barbeques for your entertainment needs.
- An indoor/outdoor living room that is enclosed in glass for winter and summer usability.
- Package Lockers; you never have to rush home and make it to the office before we close to get your packages again!
- Cozy common areas to make you feel right at home; open 24 hours a day.
- Over 2,000 square feet of gym with a yoga room; never will you feel cramped in an apartment gym again.
- Great relationship with Mountains to Sound and Alki Kayak tours for all your outdoor needs at a great price.
- Ample spaces of Bike Storage.
- Kayak and Canoe storage in a controlled access room.
- Extremely pet-friendly.
- Pet grooming and wash station to keep your fur babies looking beautiful and clean.
- A 91 out of 100 walk score.
- Close to the Junction where there are multiple restaurants, boutiques and entertainment.
- Twice a month resident events; we love seeing your friendly faces and want you to meet your neighbors.
- Retail spaces at your doorstep; including MOD Pizza, BECU and T-Mobile.
- An Urgent Care in the South Tower for your late night emergencies.
- Within your home you will enjoy beautiful quartz countertops with tile backsplash in your kitchen & brand new stainless steel appliances.
- Every bathroom has subway tile in the showers and bathtubs with beautiful wooded framed mirrors.
- Alki Beach: Play volleyball, swim, barbeque w/ fire pits, rent a bike, rollerblade and so much more!
- Farmer’s Markets: An excellent expanded farmer’s market that takes place every Sunday right in the heart of the Alaska Junction.
- Water Taxi: Catch a ride on the free DART shuttle to the Water Taxi that goes to downtown Seattle.
- Husky Deli: Grab a delicious sandwich, shop the market or enjoy a homemade ice cream cone at one of Seattle’s oldest delis. Located in the Junction since 1932.
- Bakery Nouveau: One of the best bakeries in the city.
- West Seattle School District: The district oversees ten elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools, and one alternative school in greater West Seattle. Plus a few private elementary schools, a private middle school, and a private high school.
- The RapidRide C Line: A bus line to and from downtown Seattle that comes every 10 minutes, located just across the street from the Whittaker.
- Lincoln Park: A forested area with beach access that is perfect for picnics, barbeques, bonfires, kayaking, playing baseball, playing tennis or to walk your dog.
- Grocery Shopping Paradise: Whole Foods an elevator ride away, Trader Joe’s across the street, QFC, Safeway and West Seattle Produce Stand all within a few blocks & PCC a short 5 minute drive.
- Westwood Village Shopping Center: Target, Barnes and Noble, Marshall’s, Bed Bath & Beyond and much more!
- Seafood Galore: Delicious seafood options including Seattle Fish Company, West Seattle Spuds, Sunfish, Salty’s, Duke’s Chowder House, Marination Ma Kai, Mashiko’s and Kamei.
- Cupcake Royale: Seattle’s first cupcake bakery & café. Choose from a variety of flavors of daily, made from scratch cakes, including vegan & gluten free options.
- Commuting is a breeze: Water taxi, West Seattle Bridge, I-5, 99 or 509; lots of options to choose from!
- JaK’s Grill: Premier steakhouse that's a local destination for filet, chops, seafood, brunch and the best happy hour burger.
- Restaurants: Walking distance from various the Junction’s various locally owned restaurants and bars, whether or not you feel like American food at West 5 or Elliott Bay Brewery, Thai Food from Buddha Ruksa or Bang Bar, Chinese food from Lee’s, ramen from Kizuki Ramen (coming soon), Pizza from Pizzeria Credo or just a slice from Pagliacci’s.
- Shopping: Locally owned boutique shops like Carmilia’s, Click! Design That Fits, Fleurt, Menashe & Sons Jewelers, Northwest Art & Frame, Twilight Gallery, Vain, Village Woodworks, Zamboanga. Consignment Shops like Cherry Consignment, Funky Jane’s, Many Moons Clothing.
- Cafes: Walking distance to cafes like RealFine or Starbucks, or a little further away you have even more options such as Uptown Espresso, Bakery Nouveau, HotWire Café and Cupcake Royale.
- Healthcare: Franciscan Medical Clinic just a few blocks away and Swedish Primary Care just a 5-minute drive away.
- Pet Healthcare: Lien animal clinic is a 5-minute walk.
- West Seattle Golf Course: No membership required, enjoy a challenging & fun course with amazing views of the city. Only a 10 minute walk from the Whittaker.
- West Seattle Summerfest: Every summer in the junction with live music, street foods, shopping and a kids’ area.
- ArtsWest Gallery: A place where stimulating, engaging and thought provoking material is made accessible with rotating exhibits & an intimate theater.
- Admiral Theatre: Experience cinema in a historical, neighborhood theater.
- The West Seattle Blog: Always stay in touch with local events & latest information.
- Marination Ma Kai: One of the best outdoor locations for Happy Hour on Alki with a full view of downtown Seattle.
- Community Centers: 8 in total with various types of outdoor activities such as baseball fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, skate parks, playgrounds, soccer fields.
- Parks: Hamilton Viewpoint Park, Belvedere Park and Rotary Viewpoint - outdoor areas with water & mountain views.
- West Seattle Beer: Junction - Woodsy bar with 35+ rotating drafts plus a bottle shop with 1,300 labels & weekly brewer events.
- Adventure: Bike trails galore and dedicated bike lanes from West Seattle to Downtown (via lower bridge).