West Seattle is a large peninsula separated from the rest of the city by the Duwamish River, giving it a distinct neighborhood identity that locals are fiercely proud of. The area encompasses multiple sub-neighborhoods including Alki, The Junction, Admiral, Fauntleroy, and Arbor Heights, each with its own character. Alki Beach is the crown jewel — a long, sandy waterfront with some of the best views of downtown Seattle, Puget Sound, and the Olympic Mountains anywhere in the city. Alki Beach Park along Alki Ave SW has multiple restroom buildings spread along the waterfront, making it one of the best-equipped public beach areas in Seattle. The restrooms are maintained by Seattle Parks and Recreation and are open during park hours. During summer weekends Alki gets extremely busy and the restrooms see heavy use, so earlier in the day is generally better. The beach stretches for nearly two miles and the facilities are distributed at regular intervals. Lincoln Park at Fauntleroy Ave SW is another excellent West Seattle park with public restroom facilities near the main parking area. The park has old-growth forest, miles of trails, a saltwater swimming pool (Colman Pool, open seasonally), and beautiful shoreline. The restrooms are well-maintained and the park is open from 4am to 11:30pm daily. The West Seattle Branch Library on SW Alaska Street in The Junction has clean, accessible restrooms during open hours. The Junction is West Seattle's main commercial district with excellent restaurants, coffee shops, and independent businesses along California Ave SW. Several of these establishments have customer restrooms available. The Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal at the southern end of West Seattle connects to Vashon Island and Southworth. The terminal has restroom facilities available to ferry passengers and visitors. If you're taking a day trip to Vashon Island, this is a good last stop before boarding. West Seattle is accessible by Metro bus from downtown Seattle, including the RapidRide C Line along California Ave SW. The West Seattle Bridge connects the peninsula to the rest of the city by car and bus.