10 Best Shopping Malls in Seattle

Westlake Center offers an upscale shopping experience with some of the biggest luxury and department store names, from Macy's to Nordstrom Rack, Pandora to Zara, and beyond. In addition, the mall offers some outstanding options for eats that are equally posh, including the carryout options like Pressed Juicery, Matcha Maiko, or Lolli & Pops.

Westlake Center really comes to life during the holidays when the mall and the streets surrounding it are all decked out with brightly colored lights and holiday decorations. The mall is also located in the heart of downtown for easy access on those rainy Seattle days.

Pacific Place is a 5-story indoor shopping center that offers an entire city block's worth of big-name stores with everything from books and toys to technology, clothes, and housewares. You can find just about anything you could want here, including an active pop-up store program that lets you browse art, new brands, and quirky offerings. Like many malls, this one also offers tons of entertainment, eateries, and services, from a multiplex movie theater to sit-down and carryout eateries.

Pacific Place is located in the heart of downtown, right at the intersection of 2 major hubs between Seventh Avenue, Olive Way, and South Lake Street. It's an excellent place to enjoy a day's entertainment.

University Village is the hub of the University District shopping scene and offers an open-air shopping experience with big-name retailers and over 2 dozen independent merchants. What really sets this shopping strip apart from others is the local Northwest cultural flavor found among shops like Fran's Chocolates and Glassybaby, local staples tucked among garden spots and tons of great restaurants.

You can spend all day enjoying the atmosphere here as you stroll through the gardens and grab bites to eat at places serving everything from pizza, sushi, and Chinese food to vegan eats and craft beers. It's all just a 15-minute drive to the northeast of downtown.

Wallingford Center offers an intimate, pleasant, and welcoming indoor shopping experience that boasts over 17 local and regional shops catering to eco-friendly, organic, fair trade, and sustainable goods. Here, you can find all sorts of items, such as home decor, jewelry, handbags and accessories, women's clothing, craft supplies, baked goods, gifts, and souvenirs. The on-site bistro restaurant is great for lunch between shopping experiences.

The family-friendly shopping mall is located inside a former schoolhouse in the Wallingford neighborhood along 45th street, just about 10 minutes to the north of town. Free parking is in abundance or you can get here by bus.

Westfield Southcenter shopping mall is among the largest indoor malls in the Pacific Northwest, offering hundreds of retail shops, stores, eateries, and services to cater to every taste or budget. You can explore shops from names like Abercrombie & Fitch, American Eagle Outfitters, lululemon, Macy's Nordstrom, JCPenney, H&M, and dozens of others here. After shopping—or in between—you can hit the food court or one of many sit-down restaurants.

This mall is particularly popular with travelers, as it's only about 3 miles northeast of the Seattle Tacoma International Airport. If you're looking to spend entire days looking through the biggest name stores, this is the place to be.

Northgate Station was the first regional shopping center in the United States and today is a destination for locals, combining well-known name brands with superb dining and tons of services. Here, you can browse stores like Barnes & Noble for books and entertainment or grab new clothes at Nordstrom Rack. You can stop at Azteca, Chipotle, or Stanford's to sit down and grab a bite to eat or head for Ulta or Gene Juarez to feel pampered.

This mall has a historic legacy, but it still maintains an ultramodern feel and offerings. It's located just about 10 minutes north of downtown Seattle.

Redmond Town Center is an upscale outdoor shopping center with resort-style offerings, including retail, dining, fitness, live entertainment, event hosting, education, and hospitality, all in one full-service location. Shops here offer everything from adult apparel and children's wear to specialty food to home furnishings, jewelry, and more, while sit-down restaurants serve everything from upscale meals to sweet pastries. You can take workshops or enroll your kids in private classes here, get pampered at a spa, or even have a checkup with your doctor.

This is one of those places where anything you need to do, you'll find it right here. It's just 20 minutes west of downtown Seattle.

The Shops at the Bravern is a multilevel indoor shopping mall in downtown Bellevue with an upscale, luxury experience offering international high-end brands for your shopping needs. You'll find brands here like Neiman Marcus, Jimmy Choo, Louis Vuitton, Hermes and Wolford, and others. It's not all about shopping here, though. You can hit David Barton Gym for a workout or grab pastries at Trophy Cupcakes.

The central courtyard features a gigantic stone fireplace that is lit on cold days, and it's a homey and welcoming place to gather. This shopping center has dedicated itself to creating an environment that attracts heavy-hitters among international retailers.

Aurora Shopping Center is a strip mall shopping center offering one of the city's most diverse retail selections, including a huge selection of Asian products, both retail and dining. From clothing and home decor to grocers and prepared food, you'll find tons of options for goods and services here.

While parking is available at the shopping center, it's limited, so be prepared for that. It's just a 15-minute drive to the north of downtown and is located near many other establishments to ensure you'll find what you need.

Bellevue Square comprises a vast labyrinth of staircases, well-dressed patrons, and an intimate, luxurious shopping experience featuring high-end brands in a combination indoor-outdoor environment. The scent of cinnamon will relax you as you wander the stores, and you'll find designer boutiques that offer luxury goods at prices lower than you might expect. You can find one of the only dedicated Camper stores in Seattle here as well as fine clothing and calfskin boots at places like La Ree.

Besides the outstanding variety of upscale boutique-style shopping outlets, you can enjoy casual and fine dining here as well as a comedy club. It's about 16 minutes to the east of downtown.