Walking South Seattle - Rainier Ave From Hillman City to Columbia City Link Light Rail Station

This is a walking tour of Rainier Ave in South Seattle from Hillman City to neighboring Columbia City to the north. The walk begins at Onda Origins coffee shop in Hillman City and ends at Columbia City Link Light Rail Station.
Both these neighborhoods have experienced a lot of growth and gentrification in recent years. Many restaurants, shops and businesses sit along Rainier Avenue.

[@sandrakorn6589]

Thank you so much for this. I grew up in Columbia City in the 50's. Left in 1967 for CA. So much has changed. I would not have recognized it.

[@misterp9896]

Another well documented trip through Seatown 👍 thanks for sharing with those of us who don't have the strength to walk 🙏

[@teddyrose1420]

Always happy to have a cup of coffee and go for a walking tour with you Dennis . Blessings to you and your beautiful family 🙏 .

[@LaoOcean]

Thank you for watching!

[@samanthataylor3372]

Nice video. I think the light rail might be fun to ride.

[@arcticthundergamer113]

very cool walk today

[@annehcb]

NICE TO see South Seattle again -- I lived here from 73 - 75

[@TommyTT71]

Thanks for all the great videos...My home town since 1986!

[@LaoOcean]

Thanks for watching!

[@minsanminsan]

Thank you for the video

[@travelbywalking]

Interesting video! There's a lot to see! Thank you for the fascinating tour.

[@LaoOcean]

Thanks for watching!

[@TVSCDN]

Lao Ocean sir.,.. please walk in the alleys of Densemore Avenue n post video 👍🙏 thanks..I love your soo clean n clear videos..n I feel like I am walking on Seattle footpaths n green roads😀❤️🙏👍🎉 with you😀

[@LaoOcean]

I will try.

[@KeyTones-]

I heard from a friend that the Rhododendron walk near the arboretum/botanical gardens is amazing. Please do this one!

[@ManuTrip]

Nice tour! Greetings from Argentina!

[@LaoOcean]

Thank you for watching!

[@gaybear5328]

it’s crazy how the Gentrification complete stop in 2020 in Rainer Ave. Good place to buy investment property

[@johncrawford6992]

Really like your videos I can’t remember what was the original name of the street of Martin Luther King .?

[@LaoOcean]

Empire Way

[@gardendaisy]

Good info. Thinking of moving here or Ballard. Any thoughts?

[@LaoOcean]

Both good options IMO. A matter of do you want south end or north, and do you like diversity lol.

[@gardendaisy]

@@LaoOcean diversity is good. N or s idk lol

[@arcticthundergamer113]

i remember about 5 years or so ago the news said Anchorage Alaska was the most dangerous city in American 0_o i thought it was funny i could walk down the street with my young son and not even worry, [ during the day that is ]

[@bukhukee32]

Magic Johnson co-opened 1st StarBucks in Columbia city 5 minutes drive to Seward Park neighborhood on the lake where million dollar listing houses are endless...can even see Bill Gates house across the lake. Interesting area that i’ve missed a lot

[@LaoOcean]

That Starbucks left years ago. It’s been replaced by a new coffee shop.

[@gardendaisy]

I was going to move here but now im not loving what i see. Change my mind

[@bukhukee32]

Grew up around the neighborhood, back then it was still ghetto but bunch of businesses still thriving minus graffitis. Damn, i can see zombies coming out at night just like movie

[@LaoOcean]

🧟‍♂️🧟‍♂️

[@stevecarlson6462]

Black owned establishments. I remember them well. Democrats helped them out. (of business)

[@arcticthundergamer113]

i'd be walking a little quicker in Rainer ave

[@LaoOcean]

😂

[@kingfatty_sea5885]

Lol why ?

[@gardendaisy]

Why?

[@kingfatty_sea5885]

@@gardendaisy 🤣 I truly cannot think of any street in this city that would make me feel that way hahaha