Christmas Day 2024 in West Seattle, and first night of Hanukkah: Here’s who’s open and what else you should know

(Photos from texter who says, “Westwood mystery artist has been spreading holiday cheer”)

Merry Christmas today, Happy Hanukkah tonight! Here’s info we hope will be useful on this holiday:

BUSES: Metro‘s running on the Sunday schedule.

WATER TAXI: Not sailing today.

STATE FERRIES: Weekend timetable today – check the alerts page for status/changes.

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.

COFFEE SHOPS OPEN TODAY: We found eight – here’s our list. (Plans can change after our research, so if you encounter a change, please text or call us – 206-293-6302 – thank you.)

RESTAURANTS AND BARS OPEN TODAY: Fifteen are on our list – see it here. (And please let us know of any changes!)

GROCERY STORES OPEN TODAY: Again this year, as noted in our Holiday Guide, 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: Four of the churches on the list in our Holiday Guide have Christmas Day services.

OTHER NOTES: Trash/recycling pickup is delayed one day for the rest of the week (next week too) … Seattle Parks closure info is here … Libraries (city and county) are closed.

SEE A MOVIE: The Admiral Theater (2343 California SW) is open this afternoon/evening – first screening of the day, 3 pm.

ASTRA LUMINA: Celestially inspired light show continues tonight on the grounds of the Seattle Chinese Garden at the north end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus, opening at 5 pm. Timed tickets and info here.

OTHER LIGHTS TO SEE: Scroll through our archive to see the local homes we’ve shown all month!

If you see/hear news, please text/call 206-293-6302 – we appreciate your tips and collaboration every hour of every day and night!

11 Replies to "Christmas Day 2024 in West Seattle, and first night of Hanukkah: Here's who's open and what else you should know"

  • Marina December 25, 2024 (7:40 am)

    Merry Christmas WSB! Grateful for all you do for this community :)

    • CB December 25, 2024 (9:21 am)

      Seconded! Merry Christmas and thank you for all your work!

  • Seattlite December 25, 2024 (8:12 am)

    Merry Christmas 2024!

  • Pamela December 25, 2024 (8:18 am)

    Love the rock photos!  Sending blessings to you  and your son today..  

  • Raincity December 25, 2024 (9:36 am)

    I don’t know if it’s the same artist but I’ve seen a few on clam shells at Emma Schmitz viewpoint down by the water. Merry Christmas 

  • HS December 25, 2024 (9:47 am)

    Happy Holidays everyone! 

  • Josh December 25, 2024 (10:51 am)

    Merry Christmas Tracy and WSB!Thank you for all you do! You’re a true blessing to us! 

  • Patrick December 25, 2024 (11:19 am)

    Merry Christmas and happy holidays WS! Thank you WS blog for all that you do for our community.

  • Gill & Alex December 25, 2024 (1:45 pm)

    We just want to thank Tracy and her great crew for covering all the news in West Seattle as well as down here in little ole White Center.  Coverage of our first WC Rat City Tree Lighting was very mush appreciated and to have the link posted on WSB was great.  Keep up the incredible work you do.  We wish you all Happy Holidays and A Happy New Year.

  • Kyle Erwert December 25, 2024 (1:45 pm)

    Merry Christmas!! As mentioned by others,  thank you for all you do for our little community.  Have many friends that have moved away over the years and all they ever say is how much they miss the WSB. 

  • 1994 December 25, 2024 (11:24 pm)

    The rock painter is much appreciated! The wonderful little paintings spread so much good cheer and are so fun to spot, pick up, turn over, and leave them where they were placed for the next person to enjoy! I wish I could paint like the mystery rock painter.

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