Visitor FAQ

There is no entrance or admission fee to Pike Place Market. Everyone is welcome to visit and experience our 9-acre public market. Shops, restaurants, specialty food stands, farmers, and craftspeople offer a wide selection of products for purchase.

There are 19 disabled parking or handicapped parking spots throughout Pike Place Market. Three handicapped parking spots are located along Pike Place, and 16 handicapped parking spots are located throughout the Pike Place Market Parking Garage at 1531 Western Ave.

There are eight permanent public seating sections in Pike Place Market and two seasonal public seating sections. Learn about all our public seating sections and where to find them on our blog: 10 Public Seating Areas in Pike Place Market.

The easiest and most convenient place to park at the Market is in our parking garage. Our parking garage has 800 parking spots, including electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and three entrances/exits. 1531 Western Avenue, 1901 Western Avenue, and 1530 Alaskan Way. For parking rates and directions, visit our Parking Garage page.

The Pike Place Market parking garage has three entrances/exits, over 800 parking stalls, and easy access to 500+ small businesses and the waterfront.

Garage Entrances:

• 1531 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
• 1901 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
• 1530 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98101

For parking rates and specials, visit our Parking Garage page.

Yes, Pike Place Market is open 363 days a year, only closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Pike Place Fish, one of four fish markets at Pike Place Market, is world-famous for its fish throwing. This tradition happens when a customer buys a fish, and it’s tossed from the front display to the fishmongers behind the counter to be wrapped and prepared. You’ll see it happen throughout the day, during business hours, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily.

Pike Place Market is open 7 days a week and 363 days a year, closed only on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Every day is different in the Market, but most of Pike Place Market is active from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The majority of businesses in Pike Place Market close around 5pm every day. A few businesses and restaurants stay open until 6pm, 8pm, midnight, or even 2am. Find out more about evening dining and entertainment options on our blog, Experience the Market After Dark!

Every day is different in the Market but most of Pike Place Market is active from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with some of our restaurants staying open until midnight or later.

Generally mornings before noon are less crowded. Pike Place Market is fullest Thursday through Monday.

Pike Place Market offers daily and monthly parking in our 800-stall parking garage on a first-come, first-served basis.

There are several bicycle racks throughout Pike Place Market. The largest rack holds 34 bikes and is located in our Red Garage, P6. There are also bicycle racks on the top of the Pike Street HillClimb, on Pike Place across from Jack’s Fish Spot, and on Stewart Street.

Our parking garages and parking lots cannot accommodate RVs at this time. The vehicle height limit is 6 feet 8 inches. If your vehicle is over this height, our garage cannot accommodate you.

Pike Place Market is not able to offer any lockers or storage. If you are a cruise-line passenger or a guest in a local hotel, we suggest checking with concierge services on the ship or at your hotel. The Port of Seattle offers complimentary luggage transfer to the airport at the end of your cruise. Click here for more information.

Alternatively, you can use a third-party resource for temporary storage. UseBounce has a few locations within a couple of blocks of Pike Place Market.

There are four public restrooms across Pike Place Market.

• Located in the Main Arcade under the Public Market Center Clock Sign, is the South Public Restroom which is down the stairs to the right of Pike Place Fish. (stairs required)
• Located in the DownUnder just under the Public Market Sign on Pike Place and Pine St, is the North Public Restroom which is down the ramp from City Fish, across from Pike Place Chinese Cuisine and next to Lionheart Books. This restroom is ADA-accessible.
• Located in the Sanitary Market behind Jack’s Fish Spot, past Pike Place Creamery and next to Kitchen Basics. This restroom is ADA-accessible.
• Located in the Soames Dunn Building, the same building as the First Starbucks. Go inside that building and look to the left of the stairs. This restroom is ADA-accessible.

Receive step-by-step directions to one of our four public restrooms using the Market Map. Learn more here.

Complete the contact us form and select Lost and Found item, be sure to include the description of your lost item and the date you suspect you lost it.

Yes, there are four ATMs in Pike Place Market.

• On Pike Street behind the Market Information booth
• DownUnder Level 4 near Market Street Bags
• At the end of the Skybridge near the elevators to the parking garage
• On the MarketFront deck near the elevators to the parking garage

Learn more on our Market Map.

Dogs, cats or pets are not allowed in Market buildings, including the Main Arcade. Only trained service animals are permitted within Market buildings.

Pike Place Market is located in downtown Seattle. Its boundaries are from east to west – 1st Avenue to Western Avenue, from north to south Virginia Street to half of block past Pike Street.