Timeline
10:00
Walk along Madison Park beach. The area is quiet in the morning, offering clear views of the floating bridge and the Cascade mountains across the water. The lifeguards are present in summer, making it safe to linger near the water.
10:20
Step into Madison Books. This small shop is just a short walk from the beach. Browse the shelves or pick up a local guide while the morning light is still soft.
10:35
Head to Cactus for lunch. This popular spot serves creative Mexican, Southwestern, and Spanish dishes with great cocktails. It is always full, so be prepared for a wait or take your seat outside in the summer.
Local tip
Check the route to Madison Park if you are coming from further north. The park is south of the Evergreen Point Bridge.
Check before you go
- Madison Park is open from 04:00 to 23:30 daily.
- Madison Books is open 10:00 to 18:00.
- Cactus is open Mo-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr 11:00-23:00, Sa 10:00-23:00, Su 10:00-22:00.
Worth knowing
- Cactus is open at 10:35 only on Sa, Su
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Seattle (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).