Why Visit Kirkland, Washington?
Kirkland, WA, a suburb city on the eastern shores of Lake Washington less than 20 miles away from Seattle, is fast becoming a residential area for people working in the Emerald City.
Travel Tip: Avoid traveling to and from Kirkland, WA during rush hour since many Kirkland-ers commute to and from Seattle for work.
The Best Time to Visit Kirkland, Washington
The hottest months in Kirkland, WA fall between July and September, with highs averaging at around 80°F. The coldest months fall between December and February, with lows averaging at around 36°F. Kirkland, WA is wettest from October to May, and driest in July.
The most expensive time to visit Kirkland, WA is usually between June and August. The cheapest month to visit Kirkland, WA is in November.
Getting Around Kirkland, Washington
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), located approx. 20 miles away, is the major airport that serves Kirkland, WA. The most convenient way to get from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Kirkland, WA is by taxi. The journey takes around 28 minutes, and costs between US$70–US$85. There are no direct public transit services serving the route between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Kirkland, WA.
The cheapest way to get to Kirkland, WA from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is to take the Route 560 transit bus from the airport to Bellevue, WA and hop into a taxi after to take you to Kirkland, WA. The estimated travel time will take just under an hour and the total estimated fare costs between US$23–US$30.
Public transport in Kirkland, WA is served by King County Metro Transit. 14 bus routes are offered within city limits and out of the city and journeys cost US$2.75 per ride. Route 255, the most popular route, operates between Kirkland, WA and downtown Seattle.
Things to Do in Kirkland, WA
If you only had 24 hours in Kirkland, WA, you can't miss out on exploring Juanita Bay Park. The park offers a beautiful nature trail, and a unique wildlife tour that occurs on the first Sunday of each month. Tours are conducted by the Eastside's Audubon's volunteer Park Rangers, start at 13:00, and are free of charge. Other notable nature trails in Kirkland, WA include Bridie Trails and Watershed Park.
Cruise over to Carillon Point's Marina for extraordinary views of Seattle's skyline and Lake Washington. Plenty of attractions and amenities surround the marina including a variety of the city's most popular fine dining and casual restaurants and the magnificent 4-star Woodmark Hotel & Still Spa. Water sports including wakeboarding, jet skiing, paddleboarding, and kayaking are available in the summer. Boats accommodating 7–9 passengers, and 10–12 passengers can be chartered at the marina too.
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