EACH PIER IS DIFFERENT!
Seattle’s central waterfront is easiest to understand by walking the piers from south to north. The ferry terminal anchors the south end, the classic visitor piers fill the center, Pier 62 and the Aquarium create a major public gathering area, and Piers 66 to 70 connect cruise ships, hotels, Victoria service, dining and parks.
The pier numbers increase as you walk north. Think of the piers as waterfront neighborhoods: ferries, seafood, shopping, boat rides, attractions, public parks, viewpoints and working waterfront history all connected by one walkable promenade.
Waterfront Access Map
Use this map to understand how the waterfront connects the stadiums, ferries, central piers, Pike Place Market, Pier 70 and nearby parks.
Explore the Piers
⛴️ Pier 50
Fast ferries and water taxi connections, including service to Bremerton, Kingston, Southworth, Vashon Island and West Seattle.
⛴️ Pier 52
Seattle’s Washington State Ferries terminal, with service to Bainbridge Island and Bremerton.
🚒 Pier 53
Home to Seattle Fire Station 5 and an easy-to-spot landmark between the ferry terminal and central visitor piers.
🍽️ Pier 54
Seafood, shopping and waterfront history. One of the most recognizable historic piers on the Seattle waterfront.
🚢 Pier 55
Harbor cruises, coffee, galleries, shopping and opportunities to get out on Elliott Bay.
🌍 Pier 56
Dining, sailing experiences, shopping and international flavors in the heart of the waterfront.
🎡 Pier 57
Home to the Seattle Great Wheel, waterfront attractions, family entertainment, seafood and highly photographed views.
🌊 Pier 58
Seattle’s newest waterfront park with open public space, gathering areas, public restrooms and views across Elliott Bay.
🐠 Piers 59 & 60
Home to the Seattle Aquarium and Ocean Pavilion, connecting visitors with the marine life and ecosystems of the Salish Sea.
📍 Pier 62
Seattle’s signature public gathering pier, with open views, events, performances and connections to the Overlook Walk.
🚢 Pier 66
One of Seattle’s most active waterfront destinations, combining dining, marina, cruise terminal, conference center, waterfront hotel access and Elliott Bay views.
🏨 Pier 67
Home to Seattle’s iconic over-water hotel, waterfront dining, coffee, cocktails and some of the best sunset views on Elliott Bay.
🇨🇦 Pier 69
Gateway to Victoria, British Columbia, with international passenger service, whale watching departures and Port of Seattle headquarters.
🌅 Pier 70
The northern anchor of the central waterfront, with dining, coffee, public access and connections to Olympic Sculpture Park and Myrtle Edwards Park.
Waterfront Walk Times
Use the walking map and pier photos together. The photos help you recognize each pier, while the map helps you understand how far things are from each other.
Start near the stadiums or ferry terminal and walk north toward Pier 70. The pier numbers increase as you move north along the waterfront.
