Move to Tacoma Blog
Inside the Tacoma Food Co-op with Jeff Bessmer 013
Jeff Bessmer is the Tacoma Food Co-op’s new general manager. Jeff moved to Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood from Santa Barbara, where he was managing a housing co-op. Jeff is passionate about the co-op business model (and it’s infectious!) and shared his vision f...
“Why I Sold My House in Seattle and Moved to Tacoma” by Jessica Dally
The following is a story written by Jessica Dally about her experience of moving from Seattle to Tacoma. Living and Buying in Seattle I bought my home in 2002 ish with my now ex-husband. When we split I bought out his part of the house and took over payments, eventually transfe...
Creating a Great Community Bar with Brock Leach of The Mix 012
We’re glad to share this interview with local business owner Brock Leach. Brock first moved to Tacoma’s East Side 15 years ago. In addition to being a college professor, Brock and his friends opened The Mix in Tacoma’s St Helens Neighborhood 7 years ago. We t...
Why are the Cool Kids Moving to Fircrest? with Realtor Anne Jones – Episode 010
Ok, ok, ok. Obviously ALL the cool kids aren’t moving to Fircrest. I mean, I’M STILL in Tacoma– and so is most everyone else! But since SOME very cool peeps in my friendship circle have moved over to Fircrest where my dear friend and colleague Realtor Anne Jon...
Chili Thai: An Authentic Taste of Thailand
With three locations (two in Tacoma, one in Puyallup), Chili Thai is a local favorite and an excellent option for authentic Thai food! Fresh ingredients, a large selection of menu items, and excellent service all make for an all-around top-notch Tacoma dining experience. The M...
The Beach Tavern: A Tacoma Icon
Located in the West Slope neighborhood of Tacoma, The Beach Tavern is a local icon with fantastic food and a friendly atmosphere. Established in 1934 (just six months after prohibition was repealed!) The Beach Tavern has been supplying locals and a long list of regulars with d...
Investing in Tacoma Real Estate with Michael Robinson 010
Local Realtor Michael Robinson bought his first house (in Tacoma’s West End) in the late 70’s when he was 18 years old after selling his dirtbike to get the downpayment.”I had a roomate,” says Michael. “And the amount of rent I charged my roomate c...
Tacoma Neighborhood Map
We’re excited to announce our new Clickable Tacoma Neighborhood Map. A common issue people moving to Tacoma have is trying to find a way to get the lay of the land. Where are the neighborhoods in relation to each other? What does each neighborhood look like? These are the...
Tourism, Adventure, and Fearless Exploration with Bennish Brown 009
My friend Jenny sent me a picture of an ad at the airport the other day. It was a picture of a man on a hiking adventure that said, “A place for FEARLESS exploration.” She thought it was a good topic for conversation- what’s up with that slogan? Do they mean T...
Frog and Kiwi: A Cafe & Indoor Play Area for Kids
Frog and Kiwi is one of the most unique cafes in Tacoma for one reason: their awesome play area for toddlers! Located in the University Place Town Center, Frog and Kiwi offers a safe 1,300-sq. ft. facility to little ones to run around in (although do keep in mind that parents n...
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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.
