South Tacoma Travel Guide
Tacoma
Visit South Tacoma
Popular places to visit
Tacoma Dome
Catch an event at Tacoma Dome during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its great live music.
Tacoma Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Tacoma Mall during your stay in Tacoma. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
Cheney Stadium
Catch an event at Cheney Stadium during your trip to Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
LeMay Car Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at LeMay Car Museum during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its great live music.
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
Visit a red wolf habitat, watch polar bears swim and see elephants in a simulated forest environment at this unique zoo and aquarium.
Washington State Fair Events Center
Enjoy a stop at Washington State Fair Events Center, an entertaining place to visit in Puyallup. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
Top hotels in South Tacoma
Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma
The location was good and close to downtown. The staff was very friendly but the property is somewhat run down. The elevators were broken our entire stay requiring us to climb seven flights of stairs everytime we left or returned to our room. Television didn't work properly. After several failed ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Clean room. But there was only a lamp by the left side of the bed, not right, and no lamp by the chair so you couldn’t sit in the chair and read. There also was an end table next to desk! It was like they saw a space and had an extra piece of furniture and stuck it in! lol.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Close to the airport, clean, comfy mattress, nice fitness equipment, good breakfast, free EV charger, indoor pool (didn't use), lots of free parking. Staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
We have stayed here several times. Conveniently near the airport with a good restaurant nearby. It is clean and quiet, perfect!
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hotel Murano
Nice and quiet and convenient for work.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Overall not a terrible place to stay. The room was clean, the desk and cleaning staff were very friendly and helpful, and a handful of restaurants within walking distance. The parking situation was definitely less than ideal. It charges you $24.50 every time you leave the parking lot and there is ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Tacoma
South End
While South End may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tacoma Mall and Great American Casino.
Central Tacoma
If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Fircrest
While Fircrest may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cheney Stadium and Tacoma Nature Center.
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Wright Park are top sights worth seeing.
Eastside
While there might not be top attractions in Eastside, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tacoma Dome and LeMay Car Museum.
Downtown Tacoma
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Tacoma. Top attractions like Pantages Theater and Museum of Glass are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Convention Center Station or Commerce Street Station to see more of the city.
