Cheap things to do in Olympia

Historic District

Cascadia Grill

Pacific Northwest brasserie featuring salads, burgers & local brews in a casual atmosphere.

Wildwood

Olympia Coffee Roasting

Food & Drink

Tugboat Annie's

Easygoing restaurant & bar with a maritime theme offering steaks, burgers, seafood & kayak rentals.

Downtown

Anthony's Hearthfire Grill | Olympia

Down-to-earth Pacific Northwest-based seafood chain serving a menu of hearty local catches.

South Westside

Samayra Coffee Co.

Historic District

Ember Goods

Downtown

1889 Prime Steakhouse

Historic District

Rhythms Coffee

Downtown

Mercato Ristorante

From-scratch Italian fare in upscale-casual digs with a full bar, outdoor seating & weekend brunch.

Downtown

Anthony's Homeport Olympia

Down-to-earth Pacific Northwest-based seafood chain serving a menu of hearty local catches.

Downtown

Olympia Oyster House

Airy, laid-back stalwart for seafood dishes, chowders & stews, plus steaks, burgers & sandwiches.

Historic District

Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar

Relaxed, airy eatery & bar serving seafood, brunch & cocktails in a stylish, contemporary space.

Downtown

Percival Landing Park

Bayfront public space with a boardwalk, playground, picnic areas & access to nearby restaurants.

Downtown

Budd Bay Cafe

Classic Northwest fish house on the waterfront with views of Budd Bay & a Sunday seafood brunch.

Outdoors

Squaxin Park

314-acre park with saltwater shoreline, hiking trails, ball courts, a playground & a rose garden.

Historic District

Octapas Cafe

Hip gathering place with a patio offering eclectic global fare, plus weekend brunch.

Northwest Olympia

Olympia Coffee Roasting

Outdoors

Watershed Park

Steep stepped trails run through this scenic 153-acre park with a rainforest canopy & creek.

Food & Drink

Iron Rabbit Restaurant & Bar

Rustic, kid-friendly place offering creative New American dishes, specialty cocktails & craft brews.

Outdoors

Marathon Park

Park with lakefront trails & the site of the U.S. trials for the first women’s Olympic marathon.

Downtown

Cynara Restaurant & Lounge

Low-key space offering locally sourced, health conscious, handmade dishes, plus a take-out option.

Outdoors

Burfoot Park

Beachfront park on 50 acres offering a playground & picnic shelters, plus city & mountain vistas.

Downtown

Olympia Coffee Roasting

Outdoors

West Bay Park

Simple 17 acres on the shore of West Bay with a beach, walking trail, seating areas & public art.