South Auburn Travel Guide
Tacoma
Visit South Auburn
Popular places to visit
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
Visit a red wolf habitat, watch polar bears swim and see elephants in a simulated forest environment at this unique zoo and aquarium.
Tacoma Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Tacoma Mall during your stay in Tacoma. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Point Defiance Park
One of the largest urban parks in the United States is a green space home to lovely gardens as well as a fun-filled zoo and aquarium.
Port of Tacoma
Explore the waterfront in Tacoma with a trip to Port of Tacoma. Take in the lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
LeMay Car Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at LeMay Car Museum during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Museum of Glass
Watch some of the world’s best glassblowers demonstrate their skills and admire 20th- and 21st-century glass artworks at this extraordinary museum.
Things to do
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
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Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions
Top hotels in South Auburn
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Auburn
The bathroom in 311 has a leak somewhere because outside on the other side by the bed area is wet under the rug. Also the circulation fan in bathroom doesn't work.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
The staff who greeted us at check in was awesome. Very energetic and helpful. The rooms were great - bathrooms were new, modern, and clean. Great stay!
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Hotel Murano
Clean room, spacious, friendly hotel staff. Didn't know they had breakfast so the front desk person could have said something with check in
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Friendly, responsive, helpful staff.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
Clean room stuff
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
The staff was friendly and the room was clean
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Auburn
North Auburn
While visiting North Auburn, you might make a stop by sights like Emerald Downs and Green River.
Lakeland North
Though Lakeland North may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cinemark Century Federal Way and The Commons at Federal Way.
Edgewood
While visiting Edgewood, you might make a stop by sights like Pacific Slot Car Raceways and Jupiter Tennis Center.
Northeast Tacoma
When in Northeast Tacoma, you can plan a visit to Dash Point State Park and Port of Tacoma, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Waller
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Waller and you might want to plan a stop by BJ's Bingo and Emerald Queen Casino while you're in the area.
Browns Point
While Browns Point isn't home to many top sights, Dash Point State Park and Port of Tacoma are some notable places to visit nearby.
