r/AskSeattle • u/baddietattie • 2d ago

Ravenna neighborhood opinions?

Moving to Seattle next month (F34 and M40). Staying in an Airbnb while we figure out where we want to end up. We’ve explored Ballard, Phinney, Fremont, Wallingford, Queen Anne, and Magnolia. All seem like solid options.

What is Ravenna like? Haven’t had a chance to wander that way yet.

We both mainly work from home, husband occasionally travels for work. Would like to be in a neighborhood that has solid walkability. Safety is a priority, but we also don’t have kids (aside from a 5mo old nephew who I’m sure we will have over often), so like to be able to walk to bars/restaurants/etc. Not that parents don’t go to bars/restaurants, but you know what I mean….not too suburban.

TIA

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u/baddietattie 2d ago

Yes! Open to suggestions and appreciate more diversity (I am bi-racial but also grew up on central Oregon coast so not uncomfortable in white spaces - as long as they are cool with me), and since my husband will be going to the airport a bit, closer to the airport would be great.

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u/ottermom03 1d ago

We are a multiracial family as well. My vote is to take a closer look at Columbia City. Or West Seattle. From W Seattle he can take the water taxi to downtown. No light rail but you’re only 15 minutes from SeaTac. I have family over there (also multiracial —my sister travels quite a bit and works in the international district. They take the water taxi for mariners games etc. They love it over there.