Here is our guide to West Tacoma.
This guide covers western Tacoma and nearby destinations, including Titlow Park, Tacoma Community College, and the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Fircrest and University Place are separate cities, not neighborhoods within Tacoma. Chambers Creek Regional Park and Chambers Bay golf course are in University Place and are included here as nearby destinations.
Names such as West Tacoma, West End, and West Slope are sometimes used differently. Check the specific address and city jurisdiction when researching a home. Areas and nearby cities discussed in this broader guide include:
The West Slope
Titlow
Fircrest
University Place
Nearby University Place
Nearby in the separate city of University Place, Chambers Creek Regional Park offers public trails, meadows, shoreline access, and views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. Chambers Bay golf course is within the park; visitors should use designated public paths and check current park notices before visiting.
Its proximity to the local community college, TCC, means that residents and locals can visit the campus and attend on-campus events. The West Side also features one of Tacoma’s most prominent landmarks, the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. There is walking / biking path that allows people to walk across the bridge and cross into neighboring Gig Harbor.
Things To Do in West Tacoma
Take a class at University Place Crossfit
Go climbing at Edgeworks Climbing Gym
Go for a ride on the “Scott Pierson Trail” Bike Path
Walk the Narrows Bridge
Play a round of golf at Highlands Golf Course
See live music at Joseppi's Lounge
Go thrift shopping at Value Village
Jump around at Defy trampoline park
Watch the sunset at Titlow Beach Park
Restaurants in West Tacoma and Nearby Cities
Fusion Cafe
Taqueria El Sabor
Boathouse 19
Coopers Food and Drink
Flying Fish Sushi Bar and Grill
Joseppis
Antojos Mexican Grill
The Pine Cone Cafe
Red Wagon Burgers
Narrows Brewing
El Toro
Kinza Teriyaki
Golden Teak Thai
Sushido
Chili Thai
Mediterranean Gyro Grill
UP Station
Lefty's Burger Shack
Harbor Greens
Coffee Shops in West Tacoma and Nearby Cities
Cutters Point
Espresso Yourself
Cafe Elite
Happy Duo Cafe
Starbucks
Parks in West Tacoma
Vassault Park
Titlow Park
Optimist Park
Geiger Elementary Playground
Skyline Elementary Playground
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