Consistently ranked among the best places to live in the state and the country, Sammamish is an upscale, picturesque suburb situated between Lake Sammamish and the Snoqualmie Valley. Sammamish residents enjoy abundant recreational opportunities, exceptional schools, and close proximity to major employers and amenities in Redmond, Bellevue, and Seattle.
Hiking, biking, boating, fishing, kayaking, swimming, picnicking, camping, and golfing are among the many popular outdoor activities in and around Sammamish. The close-knit community in Sammamish comes together for a variety of year-round events, including the Sammamish Arts Fair, Car Show, Bollywood–Garba Dance, Rotary Nightmare at Beaver Lake, Very Merry Sammamish, and a seasonal farmers market. Numerous shopping plazas in town offer the community an array of retail delights as well.