Safeco Field

Seattle, Washington

Sea-Tac International Airport

13.5 miles/20 minute drive to Safeco Field

Hotels

Unlimited budget- The Fairmont Olympic Hotel

                                Silver Cloud Inn (walking distance to stadium) 

                                Seattle Marriott  

Moderate budget- Best Western Pioneer Square Hotel

                                Sheraton Seattle Hotel

Chaser budget traveler- you will want to leave the city of Seattle to save money. Otherwise, the Travelodge by the Space Needle has good deals.

Parking

Street, metered, paid lots and garage parking available. Depending on the day of week and the Mariners record, parking can range from $5 to $40.

Ballpark Chasers Tip: find the intersection between 1^st Ave. S. and Holgate Street. Behind the Paper Zone store is an alley that has a long strip of free parking. Come early as these fill up quickly!

Dining

Hit up the Pyramid Alehouse before the game for a great meal or just hang out in their beer garden! For those staying in the nearby Silver Cloud Hotel, check out their restaurant, Jimmy's on First. If you are looking for a quicker option, find the alley between Occidental and Royal Brougham Way. Dozens of vendors selling everything from polish sausage to kettle corn!

Once inside the park, the cost of food triples! Make sure to get the Ballpark Chasers meal: Kidd valley burger, world famous garlic fries, and a Red Hook beer (or a milk shake for those young chasers).  It’s a must to wash down those calories with a ShishkaBerry fruit on a stick. Other great options are Garlic Jim’s pizza, Sushi and Sake Ichirolls or Thai Ginger.

Tickets

Box office tickets are easy to come by this year with the Mariners competing for the worst record in Major League Baseball. Also, scalpers are clearly present on all sides of the stadium.

Ballpark Chasers tip: NEVER take their first offer! Always walk away and you can save yourself another $5 per ticket. If they ask you to make an offer, always start $10 under face value (these guys are desperate to get rid of tickets this season)!

Weather

It is hit or miss in Seattle, Washington. Safeco Field has a retractable roof so there are no rainouts. The best months to travel to here are July, August and September.

Local Attractions

Pike Place Market is a short cab ride away from Safeco Field. This is a great place to come for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Fun local vendors, great people watching and of course the famous flying fishes!

 Just 2.5 miles from Safeco Field, the Space Needle is a token Seattle landmark to visit year round. Adults can expect to pay $16 ($8 for children under 14) for a ride up to the viewing deck. We recommend staying for a meal to enjoy more of the Seattle skyline. The SkyCity restaurant serves lunch and dinner throughout the week and brunch and dinner on the weekends. Lunch plates start at $25 and dinner plates start at $34.

Ballpark Chasers Trip Suggestion

Unfortunately, Safeco Field is the lone MLB stadium in the Northwest. Therefore, make this trip a quick 3 day weekend getaway and see a couple games. If you go with a rental car, the Tacoma Rainers and Everett Aquasox are a short drive away for some good Minor League baseball.