I'm sure it's all in my head, but I feel like when I head to Alki Beach, the sun starts to peak out from behind the clouds and the weather turns much nicer.

I really like this street for three reasons.

1. The beach, and the park right behind it. The facilities here are older, but still pretty nice if you're just looking for a place to relax for a day. There's basketball, tennis, and good biking and walking in the area. Even if you don't go swimming (a lot of people don't, the water is too cool), you can still appreciate the view of the Sound.

2. The neighborhood is one of the older ones in Seattle. Thus the houses haven't all been torn down and rebuilt into condos. People you talk to around there live there, and know something about the history of the area. It has a sense of itself, and a cool vibe. I used to canvas (ask for money for environmental causes) around there, I didn't get a lot of money, but I did get to meet a lot of nice people.

3. You can take a bus from downtown to get there. To get to the beach, take a bus from down by Pike's place market. I don't remember the number, but someone down there can help you for sure. Buses in Seattle are pretty good, and you don't have to worry about paying for gas, or paying to park the car, which can be a problem many places in the city.