Bellevue · King County, WA

Family things to do in Bellevue

Scout analyzed 78 Bellevue places and surfaced the ones that actually fit family.

Places analyzed

78

Matches

24

Typical spend

$25

Typical visit

1.5 hr

Scout-verified spots

Bellevue Downtown Park

West Bellevue

Bellevue Downtown Park

This large city park offers open green space, a playground, and a waterfall feature. It's a free outdoor activity suitable for a family outing or a relaxed solo walk, typically lasting 1-2 hours.

OutdoorsViewsRelaxed
4.8$0 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Cantina Monarca

West Bellevue

Cantina Monarca

Cantina Monarca is a good spot for a sit-down Mexican meal with drinks, lasting about 1.5 hours. Expect to spend $30-70 per person, making it suitable for a casual dinner or a social gathering.

FoodCocktailsSocial
$30–$70 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Paris Baguette

Northwest Bellevue

Paris Baguette

Visit Paris Baguette for a casual breakfast or afternoon treat, picking up pastries and coffee. Expect to spend $10-25 per person for a quick stop.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$10–$25 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
L'Experience Paris - Bellevue

West Bellevue

L'Experience Paris - Bellevue

This spot is great for a casual meal, coffee and a pastry, or grabbing some French treats to go. Expect to spend $10-35 per person for a visit of about an hour.

FoodCocktailsShopping
$10–$35 typical45 min visiteasy parking
MAMA XITA BBQ | Bellevue

West Bellevue

MAMA XITA BBQ | Bellevue

Mama Xita BBQ is suitable for a relaxed meal, good for family outings or a casual date night. Expect to spend 1-1.5 hours and around $25-50 per person for a satisfying BBQ experience.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$25–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Lake Hills Greenbelt

Lake Hills

Lake Hills Greenbelt

Lake Hills Greenbelt is ideal for a 1-2 hour walk or hike through diverse habitats. It's a free outdoor activity perfect for families or solo outings, especially on a nice day.

OutdoorsAnimalsViews
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Pasifika Grill & Bar

Wilburton

Pasifika Grill & Bar

Pasifika Grill & Bar is suitable for an evening meal or drinks, especially when live music is featured. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours and roughly $30-70 per person for food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$30–$70 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Wilburton Hill Park

Wilburton

Wilburton Hill Park

Wilburton Hill Park is suitable for a free family outing or solo stroll, especially good for a morning or afternoon with kids. Plan for 1.5 to 2 hours of walking trails and playground time.

OutdoorsSportsAnimals
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Bellevue Botanical Garden

Wilburton

Bellevue Botanical Garden

Spend 1.5-2 hours exploring various garden sections and trails. This free botanical garden is suitable for a relaxing family outing or solo walk, and pairs well with a meal in downtown Bellevue afterwards.

OutdoorsArtsViews
$0 typical2 hr visiteasy parking
Kelsey Creek Park

Wilburton

Kelsey Creek Park

Kelsey Creek Park is a free destination for a couple of hours, great for families with young children to see farm animals, play at the playground, or take a short walk on the trails. It pairs well with a picnic or a nearby coffee shop.

OutdoorsAnimalsWellness
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Redmond Watershed Preserve

Outdoors

Redmond Watershed Preserve

Redmond Watershed Preserve is ideal for a 2-4 hour outdoor excursion involving hiking or biking, perfect as a free activity on a sunny weekend day. It pairs well with a picnic or a post-hike meal nearby.

OutdoorsViewsRelaxed
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
5 Stones Coffee Co

Lake Hills

5 Stones Coffee Co

This coffee shop is good for a quick stop to grab a drink and a pastry, suitable for a solo break or a casual meet-up, taking about 30 minutes and costing $5-15 per person.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visiteasy parking
JOEY Bellevue

Northwest Bellevue

JOEY Bellevue

JOEY Bellevue is a good spot for a relaxed but contemporary meal or drinks, suitable for various adult outings. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours here, with an average cost of $30-70 per person for food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$30–$70 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Weowna Park

West Lake Sammamish

Weowna Park

Weowna Park is ideal for a 1.5-hour nature walk or hike, exploring old growth forest and lake views. It's a free activity suitable for a family outing or solo adventure, especially on a clear weekend.

OutdoorsViewsAnimals
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Matcha Magic Bellevue

West Bellevue

Matcha Magic Bellevue

Matcha Magic is a good spot for a quick, relaxed beverage and snack, ideal for a solo break or a casual stop with family. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes and $10-20 per person.

FoodRelaxedQuiet
$10–$20 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Coal Creek Natural Area

Outdoors

Coal Creek Natural Area

This natural area offers free outdoor recreation for a couple of hours, good for a family or solo hike. It's a nice way to get some exercise and enjoy nature without spending money.

OutdoorsHistoryViews
$0 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Wallace Falls State Park

Outdoors

Wallace Falls State Park

Wallace Falls State Park is ideal for a half-day or full-day hike to see the waterfall and explore trails, costing around $10 for a day pass. It pairs well with a picnic lunch or a stop at a nearby small town for food.

OutdoorsViewsAdventurous
$10 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
La Mar Cocina Peruana Bellevue

West Bellevue

La Mar Cocina Peruana Bellevue

La Mar Cocina Peruana offers a higher-end dining experience for Peruvian cuisine, suitable for a date night or family dinner. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours and $50-100 per person.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$50–$100 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Tendon Kohaku - Bellevue

West Bellevue

Tendon Kohaku - Bellevue

Tendon Kohaku is a casual Japanese restaurant good for a quick lunch or dinner. Expect to spend 45-60 minutes and $15-$25 per person on a meal.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$15–$25 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Lake Serene & Bridal Veil Falls Trailhead

Outdoors

Lake Serene & Bridal Veil Falls Trailhead

This is a challenging, full-day hike best started in the morning, leading to scenic lake and waterfall views. Expect significant time commitment and the need for a parking pass if you don't already have one.

OutdoorsSportsViews
$0–$15 typical1.5 hr visithard parking
Supreme Dumplings (Bellevue)

Crossroads

Supreme Dumplings (Bellevue)

Supreme Dumplings is a casual spot for a quick and affordable meal, perfect for lunch or a relaxed dinner. Expect to spend 45-60 minutes and about $15-30 per person.

FoodRelaxedSocial
$15–$30 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking
Surrey Downs Park

West Bellevue

Surrey Downs Park

Surrey Downs Park is suitable for a casual family outing or solo sports activity, offering a playground, fields, and courts. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours here, costing nothing, and it pairs well with a picnic or a nearby coffee shop.

OutdoorsSportsRelaxed
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Meydenbauer Bay Park

Northwest Bellevue

Meydenbauer Bay Park

This park is suitable for a casual outdoor outing, offering swimming, a fishing dock, and picnic areas. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and it is generally free to visit.

OutdoorsViewsSports
$0 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Inspiration Playground

West Bellevue

Inspiration Playground

This playground is ideal for a free family outing, especially on a sunny weekend afternoon. Plan for about 1.5 hours of play, perhaps combined with a picnic or a walk in a nearby park.

OutdoorsPlayfulRelaxed
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

What Scout found

  • 51 of the 78 analyzed Bellevue places fit family.
  • 51% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
  • 49% have easy parking.
  • Dominant moods: Relaxed, Playful, Social, Scenic, Adventurous, Upscale.

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