Summer activities near Seattle include awesome hiking, biking, camping, sailing, and more! 

OLYMPIC PENINSULA: If you enjoy outdoor adventures and want to explore gorgeous Northwest beaches and Washington's amazing Hoh Rainforest, spend some time on the Olympic Peninsula before or after the wedding! Take a look at the Olympic Peninsula travel guide and Olympic National Park website for information. 

SEATTLE ENVIRONS: For more excellent hiking, camping, and biking opportunities near Seattle, consider Mt. Rainier, Mt. Baker, and the Cascade Mountains. Check out these resources for more information: Cascade Mountains Travel Guide, Mount Rainier National Park, and Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.

Kayak or Canoe in the City: We love kayaking on Lake Union in the heart of Seattle in the summer. You get great city views and an up-close look at some beautiful houseboats. It's easy--almost anyone can do it without prior experience! Rent kayaks by the hour from the Northwest Outdoor Center. For canoe and rowboat rentals on Lake Washington, try the UW Recreational Sports Program.  

Puget Sound Boating: For information on sailing, kayaking, and boating in Puget Sound, check out the Wooden Boat Foundation, Puget Sound Sailing, and Puget Sound Yacht Club.

SAN JUAN ISLANDS: Each of the beautiful San Juan Islands offers a unique experience. Take the Washington State Ferries to visit them! 

ACTIVITIES: Visit the Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, the Seattle Art Museum, local art galleries, and the Experience Music Project!

RESTAURANTS and CAFES: These are some of our favorite places to eat and drink in Seattle: 

Pike Place Market area restaurants:
The Pink Door (Italian-eat on the patio!) 
Cafe Campagne (French) 
Matt's in the Market (Northwest)
Le Pichet (French-Cafe Presse's sister restaurant)
Pike Place Chowder (casual) 
Uli's Famous Sausage (casual)
Le Panier (French bakery)

Capitol Hill restaurants:
Cafe Presse (French) 
Sitka & Spruce (Northwest)
Poppy (upscale Indian/Northwest) 
Queen Sheba (casual Ethiopian)
Jamjuree (casual Thai) 
Monsoon (upscale Vietnamese)
 
Other neighborhood restaurants:
The Corson Building (Northwest-Georgetown-must make a reservation!) 
Chiso Sushi (Fremont) 
Paseo (Ballard and Fremont locations-casual-delicious Cuban sandwiches)
Boat Street Cafe (Northwest-South Lake Union/Seattle Center) 
Cafe Lago (Italian-Montlake)
Tacos El Asadero (super casual taco truck-Rainier Valley-try the mulitas!)

Cafes, Bakeries, and Brunch: 
Tougo Coffee (Capitol Hill-kids play area) 
Victrola Coffee (Capitol Hill) 
Monorail Espresso (Downtown-coffee stand, no seating) 
Le Panier (Pike Place-French bakery)
Macrina (Belltown-excellent brunch)
Bakery Nouveau (West Seattle-French bakery)
Caffe Vita (several locations)