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Charles Richey Sr Viewpoint, Alki
49° · Mostly clear nowBest time: Tomorrow 1 pm
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Charles Richey Sr Viewpoint

  • 4.7738 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 11:30 pm

A peaceful waterfront viewpoint offering sweeping Puget Sound and Olympic Mountain vistas; expect open grassy benches, a short trail, and plenty of spots for photography or quiet reflection. Specialties include sunset watching and wildlife spotting (sea birds, occasional seals), making it a great stop for nature lovers and those seeking calm city views.

Quick answers

Charles Richey Sr Viewpoint in short

When is Charles Richey Sr Viewpoint open?

Every day, 4 AM–11:30 PM.

When is the best time to visit Charles Richey Sr Viewpoint?

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

Is Charles Richey Sr Viewpoint indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Charles Richey Sr Viewpoint?

3521 Beach Dr SW,Seattle, WA 98116.

Right now · 2:15 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

Nearly as good as its best, tomorrow 1 pm.

In its favour

  • Sun's out
  • Open till 11:30 pm
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Feels 46° out there

49°

Mostly clear

Feels
46°
Rain
0%
Wind
4mph
  1. 3pmMostly clear48°
  2. 4pmClear47°
  3. 5pmClear44°

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 11:30 pm
monday
4 AM–11:30 PM
tuesday
4 AM–11:30 PM
wednesday
4 AM–11:30 PM
thursday
4 AM–11:30 PM
friday
4 AM–11:30 PM
saturday
4 AM–11:30 PM
sundayToday
4 AM–11:30 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Charles Richey Sr Viewpoint
  2. 2 Statue of Liberty Plaza · 13 min
  3. 3 Alki Beach Park · 16 min
  4. 4 Schmitz Park Trailhead · 20 min
  5. 5 Schmitz Preserve Park · 21 min
3521 Beach Dr SW, Seattle, WA 98116(opens the map)DirectionsTo AlkiCall+12066844075Websiteseattle.gov

Good to know

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

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 738 reviews

Known for

  • Sunset views
  • Photography
  • Sightseeing
  • Scenic views
  • Waterfront
  • Walking trails

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Tourists
  • Pet owners
  • Couples

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time