Magnolia

Situated on one of Seattle’s landmark hills, Magnolia is a residential neighborhood on a peninsula that extends into Puget Sound. Accessible by several bridges, Magnolia has natural boundaries that give its residents the feeling of living on an island, though they are just minutes from Seattle’s bustling downtown.

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About Magnolia

Magnolia’s name stems from a happy mistake. A member of the U.S. Coastal Survey mistook the native madrona trees, with their striking red bark, for magnolia trees and named the place Magnolia Bluff. The section locals still call the Bluff has some of the best views of the city, of the downtown skyline and snowcapped Mt. Rainier as well as the Olympic Mountains toward the west. This neighborhood is largely comprised of family homes in a range of architectural styles, though a growing numbers of new condos and townhomes have begun to attract more young urban professionals.

Vibe

The heart of Magnolia is the Village, a small commercial district of shops, restaurants, and professional services and the site of the weekly farmers’ market, which gives the place a small-town vibe. Magnolia residents often run into their neighbors while doing errands in the Village and are on a first-name basis with the checker at the Magnolia Bartell’s drugstore. With the exception of a couple pubs and the more upscale Oliver’s Twist, there’s not a lot of nightlife in this part of town, but many longtime residents (like us!) prefer it that way.

Featured Business

It is all in the detail at this store, which is why I love it. Located right in Magnolia Village you find a cute little store with an assortment of unique clothing, vibrant accessories and wonderful beauty products to delight all your senses. You will also find some of Seattle's best skin, nail and massage professionals to serve you. Vixen only carries products they have tried and adore.
Visit them at 3209 W McGraw, Seattle WA 98199 or vixencollections.com