Christmas Day 2022 in West Seattle: What’s open, and what else you should know today

(Photo by Hana Alishio)

Merry Christmas! Happy 8th night of Hanukkah! Here’s some info we hope will be helpful on this holiday:

LOW BRIDGE: Still closed by mechanical problems as of early today – check the camera for changes.

BUSES: Metro‘s on the Sunday schedule.

WATER TAXI: Not running today.

FERRIES: 12:55 pm update – after a service-reduction alert earlier, WSF now says “The Fauntleroy Vashon-Southworth route will continue to operate on the regular schedule today.”

MORE TRANSPORTATION NOTES: No charge for street parking in areas of the city with pay stations … West Seattle-relevant traffic cameras are here; see all cameras citywide via this map.

NO WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: Taking Christmas off, but it will be back next Sunday (New Year’s Day).

COFFEE SHOPS OPEN TODAY: We found six – here’s the list.

RESTAURANTS AND BARS OPEN TODAY: Eight Eleven are on our list – see it here. (5:08 pm update – just added three more!)

GROCERY STORES OPEN TODAY: Again this year, only the three Safeways (Roxbury, Admiral, Jefferson Square) are open (8 am-5 pm) – all other West Seattle grocery stores are closed until tomorrow.

CHURCH SERVICES TODAY: Nine of the churches on our list have Christmas Day services.

OTHER NOTES: Seattle Parks closure info is here … Libraries (city and county) are closed.

AFTERNOON BIRD/NATURE WALK: 1 pm at Lincoln Park – details are in our calendar listing.

SEE A MOVIE: The Admiral Theater (2343 California SW) is open this afternoon/evening.

If you see/hear news, please text/call 206-293-6302 – we appreciate your tips 24/7/365!

10 Replies to "Christmas Day 2022 in West Seattle: What's open, and what else you should know today"

  • B December 25, 2022 (6:40 am)

    Costco isn’t in West Seattle, but because so many people go from West Seattle, here’s a reminder that costco is closed today. 

  • Friend O'Dinghus December 25, 2022 (8:31 am)

    Lovely photo Hana! Very Twin Peaks!

    • Hana December 25, 2022 (2:46 pm)

      Thank you very much! 

  • Ann Anderson December 25, 2022 (8:53 am)

    What a wonderful photo.  I’m sorry to Grinch on this a bit, but just an opportunity to let folks know that unfortunately, that beautiful English holly is very eco-unfriendly for our forests / green spaces (on the monitor list of the Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board).       Nonetheless, combined with your great shot of our berry-loving American Robin, Hana, (which are out in force right now catching up on calories after the ice storm) in my book, you nailed a perfect PNW Christmas picture. Thank you!

    • Hana December 25, 2022 (2:58 pm)

      Thank you, Ann! They were eating frozen berries all day on icy Friday and dropping extra runny poos all over our deck… Ouchieees. Btw thank you for the info about holly trees. Merry Christmas! 

  • Kersti Elisabeth Muul December 25, 2022 (10:59 am)

    I led the Christmas bird count for west Seattle and we had some amazing birds at our first stop, Lincoln Park.Look for red crossbills near the north parking lot. We saw some around there. Also had 7 eagles soaring the thermals with the resident red tailed hawk, and a peregrine. Townsend’s solitaire, lots of thrush too. And many many more!

    • KM December 25, 2022 (1:37 pm)

      I thought I spotted red crossbills flying over during my FeederWatch count that day, but couldn’t positively identify enough to include on my data sheet! I’m about 1 mile east from the north end of Lincoln Park.

    • Wseattleite December 25, 2022 (6:01 pm)

      How many species today?  And thanks for the tips. 

  • John December 25, 2022 (3:35 pm)

    I’m honestly happy to see that so many businesses are giving employees a day off! Merry Christmas everyone!

  • Pelster December 25, 2022 (4:26 pm)

    What to see in WS today!

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