18425 Pacific Hwy S, SeaTac, WA 98188
On Pacific Highway (International Blvd / SR-99), two traffic lights south of the airport entrance, west side of the road. The pink elephant on the 30-foot sign is visible from about a quarter mile in either direction. GPS gets you here fine; the elephant confirms it.
From I-5
| Coming From | Route |
|---|---|
| Seattle (northbound of us) | I-5 South → Exit 152 (S 188th St) → right on 188th, 1.2 miles → right on Pacific Hwy S → second driveway on the left, U-turn at the light if the median's against you |
| Tacoma (southbound of us) | I-5 North → Exit 152 → left on 188th, 1.2 miles → right on Pacific Hwy S → second driveway on the left |
| Eastside via I-405 | 405 → SR-518 West → exit at SR-99 South (International Blvd) → 1.8 miles south, we're on the right past S 184th |
Landmarks, In Order
- Southbound on Pacific Hwy: the teriyaki place with the red roof, the tire shop, then us — if you reach the RV park you went one driveway too far
- Northbound: the storage units, the espresso stand shaped like a boot (yes, really), then us on the left
- At night, look up: the elephant is lit pink and there is nothing else like it on the highway
Returning a One-Way? Meeting Someone?
Ride-shares and drop-offs can come through the gate to the booth loop without taking a ticket — tell the booth you're dropping off. Anyone picking up a car for a traveler needs the ticket or the plate and the traveler's name; we'll call to confirm, every time, no exceptions since a very awkward incident in 2009.
Construction note (fall 2016): the city is redoing sidewalks on 188th — the right lane closes weekdays 9–3. Add five minutes or come down 200th instead.