The jewel of Burien’s park system, 178-acre Seahurst Park boasts a 2000-foot saltwater beach, miles of trails and a wildlife habitat including eagles, herons, woodpeckers, pheasants and owls.

Burien’s central hub location offers a thriving center for arts, culture and recreation with a diverse array of restaurants, bars, boutique retail, services, parks and beaches while also serving as a seamless connector to Downtown Seattle, SeaTac, Tacoma and the Eastside’s employment centers.

Originally named Sunnydale, the community adopted the name Burien to honor the popular Polish immigrant Gottlieb von Boorian.

As you travel up and down Military Road in Burien, WA, consider that Ulysses Grant might have mapped it for you!

Explore the picturesque mid-century setting of downtown Burien, surrounded by independent businesses and innovative eateries.