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Buena Vista Lookout
67° · Light drizzle nowBest time: Tomorrow 7 am
Things to do in Phoenix

Viewpoint

Buena Vista Lookout

  • 4.8140 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 11 pm

Buena Vista Lookout is a spacious desert viewpoint offering wide panoramic views of Phoenix and nearby mountains. Expect easy walking trails, open-air vantage points, and tranquil spots ideal for photography, sunsets, or a peaceful outdoor break from the city.

Quick answers

Buena Vista Lookout in short

When is Buena Vista Lookout open?

Every day, 5 AM–11 PM.

When is the best time to visit Buena Vista Lookout?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Buena Vista Lookout indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Buena Vista Lookout?

Phoenix S Mountain Park,Phoenix, AZ 85042.

Right now · 2:30 pm

Why it fits right now

Better tomorrow at 7 am.

It works now, but the weather or the hour suits it more later.

In its favour

  • Open till 11 pm
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • It's outdoors and wet out

67°

Light drizzle

Feels
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Rain
51%
Wind
11mph
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  3. 5pmLight drizzle68°

The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 11 pm
monday
5 AM–11 PM
tuesday
5 AM–11 PM
wednesday
5 AM–11 PM
thursday
5 AM–11 PM
friday
5 AM–11 PM
saturday
5 AM–11 PM
sundayToday
5 AM–11 PM

Where and how

Phoenix S Mountain Park, Phoenix, AZ 85042(opens the map)DirectionsOpen in MapsWebsitephoenix.gov

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good for solo
  • Good for couples

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.8from 140 reviews

Known for

  • Photography
  • Sunset views
  • Sightseeing
  • Scenic views
  • Walking trails
  • Dog friendly

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Casual
  • Tourists
  • Solo friendly
  • Pet owners

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a rain shell. Umbrella all day. Waterproof shoes 3 pm–4 pm. Sunglasses 3 pm–4 pm.

Your full outfit
  • Rain shellThe whole time
  • Waterproof shoesFrom 3 pm
  • UmbrellaThe whole time
  • SunglassesFrom 3 pm