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West Seattle View, Admiral
48° · Mostly clear nowBest time: Tomorrow 1 pm
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West Seattle View

  • 4.957 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now

West Seattle View is a peaceful, open-air scenic overlook offering sweeping views of the Seattle skyline, Elliott Bay, and surrounding islands. Ideal for photography, sunset watching, or a quiet stroll, it’s a favorite spot for locals and visitors seeking relaxation and memorable panoramas. Expect accessible paths, benches, and waterfront breezes—bring a jacket on windy days.

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West Seattle View in short

When is West Seattle View open?

Open 24 hours, every day.

When is the best time to visit West Seattle View?

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 Seattle View indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is West Seattle View?

Seattle, WA 98116.

Right now · 1:45 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 45° out there

48°

Mostly clear

Feels
45°
Rain
0%
Wind
5mph
  1. 2pmMostly clear48°
  2. 3pmMostly clear48°
  3. 4pmClear47°

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

Open now
monday
Open 24 hours
tuesday
Open 24 hours
wednesday
Open 24 hours
thursday
Open 24 hours
friday
Open 24 hours
saturday
Open 24 hours
sundayToday
Open 24 hours

Where and how

  1. 1 West Seattle View
  2. 2 Seattle Lookout · 2 min
  3. 3 Hamilton Viewpoint Park · 5 min
  4. 4 Marination Ma Kai · 7 min
  5. 5 Salty's on Alki Beach · 14 min
Seattle, WA 98116(opens the map)DirectionsTo Admiral

Good to know

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

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.9from 57 reviews

Known for

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

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Tourists
  • Couples
  • Solo friendly

Around Admiral

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time