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Nickeris86:
I have an interesting problem, I am writing an urban fantasy novel set in Seattle. The problem is that I don't live in Seattle I live in San Diego California and have only been to Seattle once on two day trip and didn't get to see much of it.

Now you may be asking why i don't place my setting in my home town, well the reason is that I don't like my home town. Its hot, brown and dirty. I like cool moist environments, with lots of green. Also that type of environment just breeds the right mood for a good urban fantasy.

any suggestions  on where i can get a locals perspective on  the city.

jeno:
The City Data Forums are awesome for local stuff.

KevinEvans:
Google earth using the street level views.....

Regards,
Kevin

belial.1980:
If you can, I'd recommend taking another trip and checking out the city. Walk the streets. Take pictures and notes. Observe the sounds and smells and the kind of people you see walking around.

If that's not feasible then I'd recommend following Jeno's and Kevin's advice. Also, you can check out a bookstore/amazon.com for Seattle city guides. Read a few books or watch a movie or two that take place in Seattle. I don't think it's necessary to be familiar with ever nuance of the city to make a convincing setting, but you should be very familiar with the parts that stick out and make it unique. Good luck!

Aakaakaak:
Coffee
New Age Hippies
Coffee
Everywhere is a one way street
Coffee
Space Needle
Coffee
Ferry across the bay
Coffee
Permanent Indie Music Scene
Coffee
It never rains, and never shines, but always drizzles
Coffee
Really good and eclectic food
Coffee
Holy Bajeebus Fish Market
Coffee
The big silver music museum
Coffee

I think that covers most of it.

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