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Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook, Alaska Junction
49° · Mostly clear nowBest time: Tomorrow 1 pm
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Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook

  • 4.7389 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now

Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook is a peaceful coastal viewpoint overlooking Puget Sound with sweeping sea and island vistas. Expect well-maintained trails, rocky beach access, and benches for watching boats, wildlife, and dramatic sunsets — a great spot for photography, reflection, and dog-friendly exploration.

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When is Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook open?

Open 24 hours, every day.

When is the best time to visit Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook?

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 Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook?

4503 Beach Dr SW,Seattle, WA 98116.

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
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Feels 46° out there

49°

Mostly clear

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Wind
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The next five days

Best time to go

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Hours

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Open 24 hours
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Where and how

4503 Beach Dr SW, Seattle, WA 98116(opens the map)DirectionsTo Alaska JunctionCall+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 389 reviews

Known for

  • Sunset views
  • Photography
  • Scenic views
  • Walking trails

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Tourists
  • Couples
  • Pet owners

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What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time