South Lake Union
Discover South Lake Union: Where Seattle’s Future Docks
Beneath the glow of Amazon’s biospheres, South Lake Union (SLU) hums with reinvented energy—a neighborhood where historic boatyards now house robotics labs, seaplanes taxi past floating hot tubs, and every glass tower reflects the ever-changing moods of Lake Union. This is urban living at its most effortlessly connected, where you can paddleboard to work and Uber home from a Michelin-starred meal without crossing a street.
A Neighborhood Engineered for Discovery
SLU’s appeal lies in its seamless fusion of tech and liquid leisure:
Sleek high-rises with rooftop apiaries and kayak valet services
Repurposed maritime warehouses turned into chef-driven eateries
The 12-acre MOHAI campus where vintage seaplanes dock beside innovation labs
Floating home communities that feel like aquatic small towns
Can’t-Miss SLU Experiences
✔ Seaplane spotting from Westward’s oyster-strewn patio
✔ The Center for Wooden Boats’ free Sunday sailboat rides
✔ Amazon Spheres’ jungle-canopy work lounges (public visits twice monthly)
✔ Lake Union Park’s summer outdoor movies with skyline backdrops
A Day in the SLU Life
Living here means:
Morning: Espresso at Revolve Coffee while watching boats queue at the locks
Lunch: Salmon poke bowls dockside at Little Water Cantina
Evening: Sunset sailing lessons before cocktails at No Anchor’s beer library
Late: Moonlit paddleboarding beneath houseboat twinkle lights
Why SLU Stands Apart
Walk Score 98 – From robot-run grocery stores to dry docks
Transit Score 90 – Streetcar to downtown in 5 minutes
Liquid assets: 15+ watercraft rental options within 3 blocks
Best-kept secret: The hidden rooftop deck at The Cloud Room
For those who want to video conference with Mt. Rainier over your shoulder, where your "commute" might involve stand-up paddleboarding, and where innovation happens between oyster happy hours—SLU delivers urban waterfront living at its most quintessentially Seattle.
Ready to make waves? Our SLU specialists know which buildings include boat slips, where tech founders unwind after sprints, and how to get on the list for floating home showings when rare listings emerge.
