Tacoma coffee shops are some of the best in the Pacific Northwest! In this post we’re going to share the different local owned coffee shops in Tacoma, Washington. We will break down the coffee shops by neighborhood. If you’re moving to Tacoma this is a great way to figure out what kind of coffee shops are available in the neighborhood you’re interested in! Today we are going to cover the Tacoma’s North End, South Tacoma, Central Tacoma, the South End, and the Eastside. Does Tacoma, Washington have good coffee? Yes, Tacoma has excellent coffee. Tacoma is home to dozens of local coffee roasters ..read more

Today we’ve gathered 5 hidden Tacoma, Washington neighborhoods. Each one offers a unique waterfront living experience away from the mainstream. The neighborhoods are Titlow Beach, Salmon Beach, Day Island, Commencement Bay/ Marine View Drive, and Thea Foss. These hidden Tacoma neighborhoods are ideal for people who are attracted to the natural beauty and waterfront access that the Pacific Northwest offers. Many people know about neighborhoods like Point Ruston or Tacoma’s Old Town neighborhood. We have outlined dozens of Tacoma Waterfront Neighborhoods in our Tacoma Neighborhood Guide. We are ..read more

Do you want to know how to make friends in Tacoma, Washington? Whether you’re the worlds biggest extrovert or the most introverted introvert we have some ideas for you to find your people in the City of Destiny! There are all kinds of ways to make friends in Tacoma. For this article we will be focussing on different ways to meet people in Tacoma. Some of the ways you can meet people (that might become friends!) is to join an organization, attend events, and to volunteer. Obviously where you go to make friends will depend on your age and your interests.We will dig into some of the best organiza ..read more

Does it rain a lot in Tacoma, Washington? Is it horrible and dark in the winter? Here at MovetoTacoma.com we have a lot of conversations with people moving to Tacoma. One of the questions they always ask, (particularly people from the sunnier states like Texas, California, and Florida) is how dark and rainy the winters are. “They’ll say something like, well, it doesn’t rain as much as they say does it,” laughs Tacoma real estate agent and MovetoTacoma.com creator Marguerite Martin. “Or they’ll say the winters aren’t THAT bad, right? They don’t get that cold!?” Does it rain a lot in Tacoma, Was ..read more

Wondering what it’s like living in Tacoma’s North Slope Historic District? We’ve interviewed the people who live there to find out what they like (and don’t like!) about living in the North Slope. What’s it like living in the North Slope Historic District? Denny has lived in the North Slope since he was 21 in the 1970’s. He has a small business in the neighborhood not far from his home. He talks about the history of the neighborhood and of the nearby Stadium District and how they came to form the North Slope’s Historic District. “You drive up and down the streets of the North Slope and you se ..read more

Want to know what it’s like living in the Midland area of Tacoma? Since 2015 we’ve been building a neighborhood guide with information straight from the people who live in Tacoma’s neighborhoods. Their words and recommendations have built this site.  In this article we will go over what people who actually live in Midland think about living there. To learn more about Midland check out our Pierce County Neighborhood Guide. What’s it like living in the Midland Area of Tacoma, Washington? Midland is unique in that it offers homes with some wide open spaces within easy commuting dis ..read more

Want to know what it’s like living in Tacoma’s Stadium District? When we set out to build the Tacoma Neighborhood Guide back in 2015 we went straight to the people who live in Tacoma’s neighborhoods, and their recommendations have built this site. We have created this site using surveys of people who live in neighborhoods all across Tacoma and Pierce County. In this article we will go over what people who actually live in Stadium think about living there. To learn more about Stadium check out our Tacoma Neighborhood Guide. What’s it like living in the Stadium District of Tacoma, Wash ..read more

Want to know what it’s like living in Central Tacoma? When we set out to build the Tacoma Neighborhood Guide back in 2015 we went straight to the people who live in Tacoma’s neighborhoods. We have created this site using surveys of people who live in neighborhoods all across Tacoma and Pierce County. In this article we will go over what people who actually live in Central Tacoma think about living there. To learn more about Central Tacoma check out the Central Tacoma Neighborhood page on our Tacoma Neighborhood Guide. What’s it like living in Central Tacoma? Tacomans who live in Central always ..read more

Are you moving to the Pacific Northwest and trying to decide whether to move to Tacoma, Portland, or Seattle? In this article we will break down information about all three and talk about the benefits and challenges of each city. At the end we will throw in a few “bonus” PNW cities you might not have considered! We’ve talked with hundreds of people moving to Tacoma over the years, but sometimes people aren’t sure WHICH city they should move to. We love sharing resources for people choose the best city to move to for them. Should I move to Tacoma, Portland, or Seattle? How big are Tacoma, Seat ..read more

Thinking about moving to Tacoma to retire? While Tacoma might not be the most obvious place people think of when they imagine retiring, many people do choose Tacoma when it’s time to retire. Since starting MovetoTacoma.com in 2015 I’ve spoken with hundreds of people moving to Tacoma, and plenty of retirees! To learn the most common reasons I hear from them about why they’re retiring in Tacoma, Washington check out the video below or read on! Why are people retiring in Tacoma? 1. To Be Near Family and Friends in the Tacoma area The most common reason I hear (by far!) that people are moving to ..read more