South Tacoma Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A snow-capped mountain, a calm lake, and a residential area with houses.
A snow-capped mountain with a full moon in the sky and a cityscape in the foreground.
A baseball stadium with a large crowd, a pitcher on the mound, and a batter at the plate.
A buffet with various food items and a large floral centerpiece.
A grand entrance with a large arched doorway, steps leading up to it, and a pair of double doors with intricate designs.

Stay near popular South Tacoma attractions

A large geodesic dome structure with an American flag, set against a backdrop of a snow-capped mountain and a forested area.

Tacoma Dome

8.2/10 (2,157 reviews)
Catch an event at Tacoma Dome during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its lively festivals.
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Activities

Private Full-Day Scenic Tour of South Puget Sound from Seattle

From Seattle: Point Defiance Park & Zoo Private Day Trip

AU$1,639
per traveller
From Seattle: Point Defiance Park & Zoo Private Day Trip
Snoqualmie Falls & Seattle Winery Tour

Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour

AU$200
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Seattle Post-Cruise Tour Package

Seattle Post-Cruise Tour Package

AU$250
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seattle Post-Cruise Tour Package
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Our pick of the best South Tacoma Hotel Deals

Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

2.5 out of 5
2611 E E St Tacoma WA
The price is AU$176 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
AU$176
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma
Hotel Murano

Hotel Murano

4.5 out of 5
1320 Broadway Plaza Tacoma WA
The price is AU$239 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$239
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
Hotel Murano
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA

3 out of 5
3100 South 192nd Street SeaTac WA
The price is AU$210 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
AU$210
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Coast Gateway Hotel

Coast Gateway Hotel

3.5 out of 5
18415 International Blvd SeaTac WA
The price is AU$226 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
AU$226
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7,918 reviews)
"Our third stay here. we even had to leave the hotel at 3:20 AM for our flight at 5:50 AM. The hotel gave us our little brown bag breakfast, which was perfect to take along: peach yogurt, small bagel, cream, cheese, and apple, and string cheese, and a nut bar. Everybody was right on time no problems ..."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Coast Gateway Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport

4 out of 5
18740 International Boulevard SeaTac WA
The price is AU$215 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
AU$215
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle

Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle

2.5 out of 5
2900 S 192nd St SeaTac WA
The price is AU$151 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$151
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle
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Our guide on where to stay in South Tacoma

Find the best South Tacoma areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A glass sculpture fountain with a clear blue sky in the background.
Photo by Clinton Gage
Open Photo by Clinton Gage

Downtown Tacoma

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Tacoma. Top attractions like Tacoma Union Station Rotunda and Pantages Theater are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Convention Center Station or Commerce Street Station to see more of the city.

A waterfront with a pier, a house, and a red boat.

North End

If you're spending some time in North End, Job Carr Cabin Museum and Puget Sound Tennis Center are top sights worth seeing.

A tree with pink blossoms in front of a body of water and a distant shoreline.
Photo by Veronika Patrashko
Open Photo by Veronika Patrashko

Ruston

Travellers like the museums in Ruston, and Point Defiance Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

A modern building with reflective glass windows and a plaza with colorful glass sculptures.

New Tacoma

If you're spending time in New Tacoma, check out sights like Pantages Theater or Tacoma Union Station Rotunda and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.

A coastal city with a prominent snow-capped mountain in the background.
Photo by Rick Christenson
Open Photo by Rick Christenson

West End

If you're spending some time in West End, Tacoma Narrows Bridge and Point Defiance Park are top sights worth seeing.

South Tacoma Travel Guide

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