6th Avenue
Central Tacoma, Washington
Nocturne is located in the heart of Tacoma, just blocks from restaurants and shops in the vibrant 6th Avenue Business District and a short commute to many workplaces in Tacoma’s medical center and downtown.
Artsy + Entrepreneurial
There is a lot to love about living on 6th Ave. This Tacoma neighborhood is perfect for people who want to live in a vibrant, thriving, dynamic community with an abundance of local, independent boutiques and eateries. Nocturne has a florist and dog day care next door, with coffee shops, salons, record stores, and more a short walk away. The district is known for its many colorful murals. “The Ave” comes alive in the evenings with plenty of excellent restaurants, bars, and live music venues. Here are our favorite neighborhood spots.
Food + Drink
Bluebeard Coffee Roasters
State Street Beer Company
Burger Seoul
MSM Deli + Convenience Market
Gateway to India
Gather Juice
Field Bar
Asado
Beer Star
Goods + Services
Wily Cycleworks
Jade + Co. Succulent Boutique
Hi-Voltage Records
Turntable Treasures
6th Ave Spectacles
Walk, bike, or ride
You decide. Walkscore rates 1614 6th Ave as “Very Walkable” scoring 84 out of 100 for walkability. You can also roll directly from our secure bike room onto the striped bike lanes in 6th Ave or hop on the Pierce Transit Route 1 bus a half-block away. Many destinations are conveniently reachable from our central location by walking, biking, or taking transit including grocery stores in the Hilltop, Stadium, and Proctor business districts.
miles
0.3 6th Avenue business district
0.3 Evergreen State College
0.4 Tacoma Link Light Rail
0.5 Medical campus
0.6 Hilltop business district
0.6 Wright Park
1.0 Stadium business district
1.0 University of Puget Sound
1.2 Downtown Tacoma
2.4 Proctor business district
While secure and convenient garage parking is available at the Nocturne, the incredible access to transit, bike lanes, and pleasant walking routes allows you the freedom to choose a car-free or car-light lifestyle.
Our Location
Tacoma is ideally situated along the saltwater banks of south Puget Sound to capture stunning water and mountain views in nearly every direction. Mount Rainier, about 60 miles to the southeast, is visible from almost all second and third story apartments at the Nocturne.