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The Pacific Seas Aquarium, Point Defiance Park

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The Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium If you are a water nut like I am, you're going to love a visit to the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium's new underwater playground, Pacific Seas Aquarium.  Recently opened last fall on Sept. 7, 2018, this long-awaited addition to the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium is a thing of beauty and a treat for all ages. The Pacific Seas Aquarium is one of two aquariums in the Point Defiance Zoo in Point Defiance Park, in the North End of Tacoma, WA.  The South Pacific Aquarium, also on the Zoo grounds, is home to 16 sharks, stingrays you can cuddle, and a tropical lagoon.  If you are a shark fan, this 225,000 gallon exhibit filled with sandbar sharks, blacktop reef sharks, nurse sharks, a sand tiger shark and a Japanese wobbegong is definitely the place to be.  The South Pacific  Aquarium has always been a favorite of mine, so I was anxious to see the new Pacific Seas Aquarium. Pacific Seas Aquarium, Point Defiance Zoo The Pac
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The Coastal Kitchen Restaurant on Capitol Hill

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Try the Coastal Kitchen for Fresh Oysters or "Blunch" on Capitol Hill… The Coastal Kitchen in Capitol Hill East. When you think of inland  Seattle restaurants, your first thought may not be  fresh, local seafood, but the  Coastal Kitchen at 429 15th Ave. East  is sure to surprise you.  This popular restaurant is dedicated to  serving our favorite local cuisine.  The Coastal Kitchen describes itself  as having a  “seafood-centric” attitude and is committed to  sustainably-raised and wild-caught fish.   That’s what we like to hear around the Northwest. We’ll go out of our way for conscientious purveyors of deliciously fresh seafood.  And the Coastal Kitchen delivers on our lust for everything sea-related. The Oyster Bar at The Coastal Kitchen.  The newest addition to this comfortable restaurant is the stunning Oyster Bar with its distinctive menu items featuring fresh seafood sourced from local waters and around the country,
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The Spectacular Gardens of Point Defiance Park

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A Diverse and Plentiful Garden Experience  When you think of Point Defiance Park in Tacoma , you probably picture elephants, sharks and polar bears -- and for good reason. Point Defiance boasts a world-class zoo and aquarium that are well worth a good long visit. The 29-acre zoological park is the number 2 tourist destination in Pierce County, Washington, second only to Mount Rainier, and attracts over 700,000 visitors a year. (We’ll save a more detailed look at the wonderful zoo and aquarium for another post.)  This post will introduce you to Point Defiance Park's magnificent display of gardens.  The Iris Garden at Point Defiance Park Welcome to Eight Unique and Beautifully Designed Gardens... Did you know that the 700-acre Point Defiance Park, which offers spectacular views of Mount Rainier, the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound, is also the home of eight beautifully designed gardens that will be at the height of their blooming season throughout the next few mo
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