Hopefully you've already snagged your spot on a friend's boat to go hit up the parties on the water by Seward Park. If not, beg, borrow, and steal to get on one. Offer to supply all the booze if you have to. If you cannot get on a boat, you could even paddle board out to the parties and just walk on. Failing that, they close I-90 so you can walk out on to the bridge to watch the air show which is amazing. You could also buy tickets to watch the hydros from shore. If you've never seen them in person, it's like nothing you've seen. Comparable to watching a Formula 1 race car driving on the water. Basically get out there and have some fun people!
Any pointers how to get a place on some boat? Any people offering this for $$$?
Sorry by that I meant like posting on Craigslist or whatever that you want to go to the party and would be willing to x y z. I'd suggest fully furnishing the booze for the boat. Also the fact that you're not local and want to experience your first Seafair would be a big help as many locals are very proud of this tradition and would love to bring you to your first.
Honestly, it is a lame air show comparing to those held in Air Force bases
Omg. Yes, so lame. If it's not the best air show in the world, let's stay inside and complain about Seattle. Geezus
Poor dude, you really think Sea fair is “the best air show”…