South Tacoma Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Tacoma Dome
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.
LeMay Car Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at LeMay Car Museum during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Cheney Stadium
Catch an event at Cheney Stadium during your trip to Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the great live music in this family-friendly area.
Washington State Fair Events Center
Enjoy a stop at Washington State Fair Events Center, an entertaining place to visit in Puyallup. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life you'll find at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium during your holiday to Tacoma. Wander through the waterfront and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Point Defiance Park
Explore the great outdoors at Point Defiance Park, a lovely green space in Tacoma. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in South Tacoma
Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma
Parking in the underground garage made me feel safe with elevator access to my floor for more privacy. Will be booking more stays at this location.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
The staff who greeted us at check in was awesome. Very energetic and helpful. The rooms were great - bathrooms were new, modern, and clean. Great stay!
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Hotel Murano
Clean room, spacious, friendly hotel staff. Didn't know they had breakfast so the front desk person could have said something with check in
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Room was great. Staff is always excellent friendly kind courteous! That’s why we always stay here!!!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
I always stay at the coast when I am in sea tac because they give the best service and the faculties are clean and a good price
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
Nice stag clean room
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Tacoma
South End
While South End may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tacoma Mall and Tacoma Dome.
Lincoln International District
When in Lincoln International District, you can plan a visit to Tacoma Mall and LeMay Car Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Monta Vista
Monta Vista is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Stina's Cellars and Regal Lakewood.
Central Tacoma
If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Fircrest
While Fircrest may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cheney Stadium and Tacoma Nature Center.
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Wright Park are top sights worth seeing.
