24th Ave West, Interbay

The center of McGraw St. is the center of "downtown" for Magnolia residents. Offering quaint little shops, retail outlets and some fantastic restaurants, the West Magnolia Park sits right behind this little hub of city life, providing swimming, a play ground and sports fields for kids and adults. The community center is a popular summer hangout for kids, and residents take pride in the sense of community in Magnolia.
Each end of W. McGraw St. is a flood of homes within easy walking distance of shops, restaurants and recreation. East side residents at the top of the hill can enjoy some nice views of Puget Sound, though home prices are premium for such a convenient location.
Because of the businesses, McGraw residents see a fair share of traffic and street parking taken up by visitors, though not so much that it's that bothersome.
For Magnolia living, which is definitely recommended for the Seattle area, you can do better than McGraw St., but it's definitely worth the visit for residents.

Downtown Magnolia feels quite different than the rest of Seattle. It has a charming, old fashioned neighborhood feel to it. West McGraw has a number of bistro style restaurants that serve delicious food and have a quaint atmosphere. I really love the local everyone-knows-your-name feel that this street has. I used to work near here, and everyone at the Starbucks & Subway knew you by name! The rest of Magnolia is mostly residential, so I guess it's mainly locals that hang out around here - another great point about this street if you're getting tired of all the yuppie/hipster bars that are popping up all over town!