BIZNOTE FOLLOWUP: Outer Space Seattle closes, still seeking buyer

One last announcement from now-closed Outer Space Seattle‘s proprietor Caitlin Huertas:

Goodbye, West Seattle. It’s been fun!

Are you interested in purchasing Outer Space Seattle? We have everything packed up and ready to go to a new home! For inquiries, or expressions of interest in acquiring Outer Space Seattle, please contact Susanna Tran or Julie Shizukuishi of West Coast Commercial Realty at 206-283-5212.

Susanna Tran susanna@wccommercialrealty.com
Julie Shizukuishi julie@wccommercialrealty.com

Huertas announced in November that Outer Space Seattle would close unless a buyer was found. It was located at 2820 Alki Avenue SW, between Cactus and Locust Cider.

Sue T. January 2, 2024 (3:14 pm)

I missed earlier WSB stories about this. What is the street address of the space?

WSB January 2, 2024 (4:40 pm)

Sorry, my error in not including that – I’ve added it as the last line. 2820 Alki Avenue SW.

Daniel January 2, 2024 (3:25 pm)

Some confusion – is it the physical building for sale, or the stuff that used to be inside it? Or both?

WSB January 2, 2024 (4:37 pm)

The items that comprised the business. Not the building, they, like the other businesses in that building, were tenants.

rb January 2, 2024 (5:14 pm)

i am sad to see close. I think this business can have lots of success in West Seattle but on a different street with easier parking. Maybe 35th SW? Delridge? Fauntleroy?

Mel January 3, 2024 (5:51 am)

I also think it could’ve been ver successful if it were in a larger space. The play space was just too small compared to other play spaces around- playtorium, play date SEA, etc

J January 3, 2024 (10:14 am)

Yeah, I think Playdate SEA has it figured out with the large overpriced cafe and multiple interactive things in the play area. Expensive but way better than sitting on an uncomfortable bench waiting for my kid to get tired.
sam-c January 3, 2024 (11:37 am)

Yeah, I was really hoping that something like Play Date SEA would move into WWV when Barnes and Noble moved out.
- Mel January 3, 2024 (3:01 pm)
  
  Same! I keep hoping something like that or something kid related will go into the former Bed Bath and Beyond space. But Westwood continues to disappoint me so it’s unlikely.
Elton January 3, 2024 (4:22 pm)

+1 to thisI hate to see a small business close because I can only imagine how much work went into realizing what was a very cool concept, but this location was not right for the business. And I’m sure COVID really crushed them, too. I do think there’s a real need for a large indoor playspace within West Seattle though, the closest maybe being Defy in Tukwila.

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