Magnolia is one of the largest neighborhoods in Seattle. The area has a suburban, out-of-the-way appeal and that’s just the way the residents like it. The views of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound from Magnolia are breathtaking. It also has Discovery Park, Seattle’s largest, with trails, beaches, and wildlife. The majority of Magnolia businesses are quaint shops, restaurants, hardware, and grocery stores. Housing options in Magnolia range from mansions with views, large Tudor-style homes, mid-century modern and contemporary styles, to bungalows and smaller homes from the 1940s and ’50s.