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 great live music.
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Activities

Snoqualmie Falls & Seattle Winery Tour

Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour

NZ$245
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle

Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle

NZ$259
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries

Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries

NZ$329
per adult
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go

Mount Rainier National Park Small Group 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch

NZ$294
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Mount Rainier National Park Small Group 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch
[Silver] Vancouver 1-Day Bus Tour from Seattle

Vancouver Highlights Day Tour from Seattle

NZ$384
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Highlights Day Tour from Seattle
Authentic Italian Cooking Class in Seattle

Authentic Italian Cooking Class in Seattle (5-Course Meal)

NZ$225
per adult
Authentic Italian Cooking Class in Seattle (5-Course Meal)
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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 NZ$207 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$207
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (524 reviews)
"Safe and secure parking, staff is good and Continental breakfast was good."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma
Hotel Murano

Hotel Murano

4.5 out of 5
1320 Broadway Plaza Tacoma WA
The price is NZ$235 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$235
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
Hotel Murano
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport

4 out of 5
18740 International Boulevard SeaTac WA
The price is NZ$223 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$223
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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
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 NZ$188 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
NZ$188
5 Nov - 6 Nov
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 NZ$232 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
NZ$232
5 Nov - 6 Nov
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! (7,831 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay. Nice hotel with great staff and comfortable rooms."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Coast Gateway Hotel
SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North

SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North

3.5 out of 5
3000 S 176th St SeaTac WA
The price is NZ$172 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$172
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very good! (2,565 reviews)
"Brief stay for overnight before our morning flight. Free parking, clean and quiet room, bed comfortable. My son was on a later flight and he walked through a walkway to the airport! Very close and convenient to SeaTac. Didn't get to experience things like staff, restaurant/food, property conditions ..."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
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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.
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Downtown Tacoma

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Tacoma. Top attractions like Pantages Theater and Museum of Glass 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 architectural structure with a glass facade and a metallic overhang.

New Tacoma

If you're spending time in New Tacoma, check out sights like Pantages Theater or Museum of Glass 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 Cinemark Century Point Ruston are top sights worth seeing.

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