Kirkland, Bellevue, and Redmond are communities in King County, Washington.
Welcome to Kirkland, Bellevue, & Redmond
A tranquil and thriving region close to Seattle and surrounded by beautiful nature
Kirkland, Bellevue, and Redmond are communities in King County, Washington. The communities are part of the greater Seattle metropolitan area, approximately 20 minutes from Seattle. Lake Washington borders Bellevue and Kirkland, while Redmond is near Lake Sammamish.
The lush forests and proximity to the water and the city of Seattle are among the things that have made this area a great place to live. The natural living environment also makes it an ideal place to build a community, raise a family, start a business, or retire. In a city where spaces are precious, living in these communities allows one to find a perfect balance between single-family residences and urban living.
What to Love
Easy access to Seattle and other thriving areas
Close to Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish
Surrounded by forests, parks, and natural settings
Walkable downtowns with shops and eateries
Local Lifestyle
Kirkland, Bellevue, and Redmond are diverse communities where residents of all cultures and nationalities live, work, and play. They are rich and varied communities known for many cultural and recreational events. The areas are distinctive places where residents enjoy an idyllic setting with sweeping vistas of Puget Sound, lakes, mountains, forests, and other natural environments. The area offers many beautiful outdoor spaces for hiking, biking, fishing, and scenic drives into Seattle and downtown. This area has also become home to many high-profile companies and thriving businesses in the last three decades.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
As a major retail and commercial destination, the central business district of these communities offers superb shopping, dining, and entertainment venues.Pomegranate Bistro is an upscale, stylish restaurant that serves southern-style dishes like fire bread, fried chicken, and bourbon-based dishes.Beach Cafe-Woodmark is an elegant dining space on Lake Washington with large windows and delicious seafood.
Chace’s Pancake Corral is a popular family-owned breakfast spot known for its flapjacks, hash browns, eggs, and waffles.Zio Sal Ristorante Italiano is a casual Italian dining spot that serves thin-crust pizza, white pizza, pasta, and grilled meats.
The Bellevue Collection is an indoor shopping mall with many stores, restaurants, and entertainment venues, including a social house, cinema, and bowling. There are more than 200 shops for fashion, technology, and home decors, such as Nordstrom, Macy’s, and more.
Kirkland, Bellevue, and Redmond are in a beautiful region with many indoor and outdoor experiences.Juanita Beach Park sits on 1,000 feet of shoreline on Lake Washington and has many amenities, including a playground, bathhouse and restrooms, sand volleyball, sports fields, walking paths, picnic areas, and a designated swimming area in the lake.
Bellevue Golf Course is a premier golf club in the region that allows access to 11 courses. It offers a men's and women's club, driving range, restaurant, and more.Marymoor Park is 640 acres of amenities, venue spaces, and nature and is one of the most popular parks in Kings County. The park has a concert space, sports courts and fields, climbing walls, trails, open grass spaces, access to Lake Sammamish, and more.
Schools
Lake Washington School District covers 76 square miles and serves Kirkland, Redmond, and parts of Sammamish. The district has 59 schools for more than 30,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grades.Bellevue School District is another public education system in the region that serves Bellevue and surrounding communities like Clyde Hill, Medina, and Hunts Point.
