Pinehurst - Seattle, WA

Though people have occupied the area since the 1900s, the true start to the neighborhood came in 1927 when the City of Seattle purchased the land to build the Jackson Park Municipal Golf Course. The area proceeded to serve as grounds for polo and horse-riding academies for the next few decades. In 1953, the Pinehurst Community Club became annexed to the City of Seattle and joined the other north-end communities of the city. Residents looking to immerse themselves in culture will have to take a trip to the city, as most museums and theaters reside closer to downtown. The community council hosts Pinehurst Fest every summer in July with live music and food at Pinehurst Playfield park.

The restaurants surrounding Pinehurst provide flavors from all over the world. The area includes a very diverse selection of cuisines, with everything from Ethiopian to Filipino food.

Jebena Cafe brings traditional dishes from Ethiopia to this Seattle neighborhood accompanied by much positive acclaim. In fact, the restaurant was selected as best restaurant for the Northgate area in 2012. This popular restaurant serves huge portions of food, so start by splitting a dish with a friend unless you feel exceptionally hungry. Many people like to order the meat combo #2 to get a taste of a couple different flavors. If you’re in a rush, Jebena Cafe also provides carry out service for a quick meal to take home.

For a slightly more traditional dining experience, check out Chaiyo Thai Cuisine. Perfect for a casual date night, this Thai restaurant features dimly lit ambiance and a huge selection of meals to choose from. The spicy seafood rice is highly recommended on review sites along with the pad see ew dish.

The nightlife around Pinehurst mainly consists of neighborhood dive bars. Boud’s Pinehurst Pub acts as one of the most popular bars around, with daily drink specials and events happening throughout the week. Happy hour runs every day at this pub from 2 to 4 pm and again from 9 to 11 pm. Some of the favorite drink specials here include $6.50 pitchers of PBR during happy hour or Tequila Tuesdays. Boud’s also hosts pool tournaments throughout the week, along with Monday night trivia and Wednesday beer-pong tournaments.

Caroline Tavern proves to be another popular bar for Pinehurst as the closest pub to most residents in the neighborhood. Sitting just across the street from Jackson Park Golf Course, this neighborhood pub keeps things simple with cheap drinks, a nice jukebox, a pool table and some TVs. If you’re looking for a laid-back place to grab a drink after work, this place will surely do the trick.

With most amenities lying just south of the neighborhood, some residents enjoy the convenience of being able to walk to a few shops and restaurants. However, those living in the northern section of Pinehurst will likely have to drive or take a bus. The area remains well serviced by public transport options, with over 10 different bus lines coming through the neighborhood. Those who prefer to bike will find ample bike lanes connecting the area, with the most well-developed lanes located on 125th Street and 10th Avenue.

The transportation options in Pinehurst remain mixed; however, many residents still choose to get around by car. Drivers have easy access to Interstate 5 via NE 125th Street. Once on the highway, a short commute separates residents from downtown Seattle. If you're looking for cab, it’s a good idea to call ahead. Not many cabs frequent the area without a request for pickup. Some residents choose to use alternative services such as Uber as well.

With Jackson Park Golf Course occupying a large section of the northern part of Pinehurst, many residents enjoy visiting the park for other activities as well. In addition to the golf course and driving range, the park also includes a large network of trails for hiking, jogging and dog-walking. Those with children prefer to visit Pinehurst Playfield for family-friendly, outdoor fun. Although quite a bit smaller than Jackson Park, Pinehurst Playfield includes a popular in-ground playground that suits children of all ages. The park also has multiple sports fields for baseball, soccer and basketball. In the summertime, the park acts as host to the Youth Theater Camp as well as multiple sports camps for children.