South End, WA
Tacoma
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.
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium during your trip to Tacoma. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
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 acclaimed theater scene and great live music.
Tacoma Mall
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Tacoma Mall during your trip to Tacoma. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.
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 lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area.
South End Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma by IHG
Good
Reviewed on 10 February 2026
Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG
Yes
Reviewed on 26 February 2026
Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - South
Yes
Reviewed on 23 February 2026
Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
The staff had me move my car TWICE just for there to not be anyone else even close to my parking spot. They said it was because I was in a non electric car spot, but literally NO ONE else parked in the spot I was in…. And then wouldn’t even bring blankets to my room
Reviewed on 22 February 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma
Staff was friendly, rooms clean, breakfast good.
Reviewed on 23 February 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Great
Reviewed on 27 February 2026
Other neighborhoods around South End
South Tacoma
While you're in South Tacoma, take in top sights like Tacoma Mall and jump on the metro at South 25th Street Station to see more of the city.
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.
Parkland
While visiting Parkland, you might make a stop by sights like LeMay Museum at Marymount and Paradise Lanes Entertainment Center.
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Wright Park are top sights worth seeing.
Central Tacoma
While visiting Central Tacoma, you might make a stop by sights like 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium.
Downtown Tacoma
In the central business district, this thriving museum and university area boasts attractions like the Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum, and Washington State History Museum. Explore historic sites such as Old City Hall Building and Union Station, while enjoying the revived retail and dining scene.
