Move to Tacoma Blog
Free Guided Tour of Tacoma’s Nihonmachi (Japantown) July 10th, 2019 Noon-1pm
Join writer Tamiko Nimura, and historian Michael Sullivan on a free, one-mile walk, sponsored by BCRA on Wednesday, July 10th from noon to 1pm. It will start at the top of the UWT stairs at S. 19th and Jefferson Ave. This event is free, open to all ages, and ASL interpretatio...
Which Neighborhoods are in North Tacoma?
North Tacoma is located North of 6th Avenue and goes until you hit the Puget Sound. Neighborhoods typically considered North Tacoma neighborhoods include: Stadium District Stadium is a perfect mix of everything that makes Tacoma wonderful. From the iconic Stadium High Sc...
How to go for a hike in Pt Defiance Park in Tacoma
I’ve lived in or around Tacoma almost my whole life. Like most people I get in my ruts and I noticed there were a lot of cool things other folks in Tacoma were doing that I’d never tried. That’s when I started the series TryTacoma.tv. One if the first things I...
Where to live in Tacoma
It’s hard to get a straight answer from Tacomans about the best neighborhood to live in. This is because everyone defines a “good neighborhood” a bit differently. We’re going to do our best to answer some common neighborhood questions and make suggestion...
Waterfront neighborhoods near Tacoma, Washington
Looking for waterfront and water view neighborhoods in and around Tacoma, Washington? We’ve put together a list here with pictures, videos, and more! Whether you’re moving to the Pacific Northwest or you already live here- a home with a water view is probably on the...
“Opportunity Atlas” tool allows Tacomans to see economic disparities between neighborhoods
UPDATE: After publishing this post we were contacted by someone at The City of Tacoma to let us know about The Tacoma Equity Map. Make sure to check out this local resource by clicking here! For years the Tacoma Pierce County Health Department has been sounding the alarm that h...
Podcasts for your next road trip out of Tacoma
It’s summertime in the pacific northwest! For most of us Tacomans that means we’re in a ridiculously good mood all the time for no reason (unless the temperature dares to go above 80 degrees or drops below 72 degrees). Planning to enjoy the summer by hopping in th...
How to Move to Tacoma
I’ve been a Tacoma real estate agent since 2005, and I’ve been running the MovetoTacoma.com website since 2015. If there’s one thing I do a LOT it’s answer questions and help folks who are planning their moves to Tacoma. While the places people move to T...
It’s Hot in Tacoma! Cool off at these three great waterfront parks!
WantIt’s no secret, Pacific Northwesterners both love and can’t handle the heat of summer! I grew up in Pierce County- but I didn’t grow up fleeing to the Tacoma waterfront on hot days. First, I lived in the county and we went to lakes for that stuff- b...
What’s it like living on Fox Island?
When most of us think of island living near Tacoma we imagine some of the more remote islands that are accessible only by Ferry- such as Anderson Island or Vashon Island. Fox Island is only 30 minutes from Downtown Tacoma and 20 minutes from Gig Harbor’s Uptown- most impo...
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Trying to figure out what neighborhood in Tacoma is right for you? This Tacoma neighborhood guide is designed to help you research everything you’ll need to make your choice. From restaurants and lifestyle to architecture and schools, we’ve got the information you need to find YOUR Tacoma neighborhood.
