When is West Point Lighthouse open?
Its hours change with the season, so check its own website before you go.
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West Point Lighthouse
- 4.61.0k reviews
- Free
- Seasonal hours: check before you go
Perched on a rocky point overlooking Puget Sound, West Point Lighthouse offers a peaceful, historic seaside atmosphere with expansive views and frequent seabird sightings. Visitors come for photography, shoreline walks, and to soak in maritime history — expect rocky paths, interpretive signs, and great vantage points rather than a staffed tower. It’s a quiet spot ideal for contemplative visits, sunset watching, and casual exploration of the surrounding park.
Quick answers
West Point Lighthouse in short
When is the best time to visit West Point Lighthouse?
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 West Point Lighthouse indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is West Point Lighthouse?
Seattle, WA 98199.
Right now · 1:00 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
- Seasonal hours: check before you go
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Feels 46° out there
- Hours unknown: check before you go
49°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 46°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 4mph
- 2pm
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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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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Seasonal hours: check before you goHours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.
Where and how
- 1 West Point Lighthouse
- 2 South Beach Trail · 12 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good for solo
- Good for couples
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 1.0k reviews
Known for
- Photography
- Sunset views
- Sightseeing
- Scenic views
- Historic landmarks
- Walking trails
The feel
- Historic
- Quiet
- Spacious
- Tourists
- Couples
- Solo friendly
Around here
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time