Visit South Auburn
Popular places to visit
Tacoma Dome
Catch an event at Tacoma Dome during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its great live music.
Washington State Fair Events Center
Enjoy a stop at Washington State Fair Events Center, an entertaining place to visit in Puyallup. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene.
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.
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.
Pacific Lutheran University
Explore the campus of Pacific Lutheran University during your stay in Tacoma. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Seattle Grand 4-Hour City Tour
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
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Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
Top hotels in South Auburn
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Auburn
Room was very clean and spacious. Breakfast was great!
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Auburn Downtown by IHG
Room was good and booking was great. I wanted a late check out and couldn’t since there was a big group coming. It was fine.
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Having breakfast access to breakfast & a gym was a plus, but overall stay was great. Would recommend to family & friends!
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026
Hotel Murano
Very clean!
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Each time we go through Seattle we stay at this hotel. The staff are always nice. I forgot the name of the person who checked us in on Tuesday 6 of January, but she went above and beyond. Helped us a lot and made sure that our stay would be the best for me and my daughter. Thank you again.
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
A clean and solid barebones hotel. Seems well maintained and offers shuttle service every 20 minutes.
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Auburn
Lakeland North
Lakeland North might not have many top sights, but Cinemark Century Federal Way and The Commons at Federal Way are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Edgewood
If you're spending some time in Edgewood, Pacific Slot Car Raceways and Jupiter Tennis Center are top sights worth seeing.
Northeast Tacoma
While Northeast Tacoma might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Dash Point State Park and Port of Tacoma.
Waller
Waller is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to BJ's Bingo and Emerald Queen Casino while you're in town.
Browns Point
Though Browns Point might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Dash Point State Park and Port of Tacoma.
Eastside
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Eastside and surrounding area, you can visit Tacoma Dome and LeMay Car Museum.
