Viewpoints in Puget Sound

This collection features diverse vantage points across Seattle, from the 160-meter-high observation deck of the iconic Space Needle to the residential slopes of Queen Anne and Magnolia. Key locations include Kerry Park, known for its classic skyline shots featuring Mount Rainier, and several overlooks in West Seattle and Magnolia that provide perspectives of Elliott Bay, the Olympic Mountains, and the active Port of Seattle. These sites offer a mix of urban architecture and the natural geography of the Pacific Northwest.

Puget Sound Viewpoints — Map

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A

Space Needle

184-meter tall observation and restaurant tower featuring panoramic aerial views of the city, mountains, and surrounding areas. It includes revolving observation decks and a rotating restaurant with unique architectural design.

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B

Kerry Park

Kerry Park is a small public park and viewpoint on the south slope of Queen Anne Hill in Seattle, Washington, United States.

C

Admiral Way Viewpoint

Located in West Seattle, this overlook provides a wide perspective of the downtown skyline across Elliott Bay and the cranes of the Port of Seattle.

D

Elliott Bay Overlook

A viewpoint on the Magnolia Bluff offering vistas of Elliott Bay, the Olympic Mountains, and passing ferries.

E

Rotary Viewpoint

Situated at the northern tip of West Seattle, this site overlooks the Duwamish Head with views of the Seattle waterfront and the industrial district.

F

Lookout Bench

A quiet seating area in the Magnolia neighborhood overlooking the Puget Sound and the Olympic Peninsula.

G

28th Avenue West Viewpoint

A neighborhood overlook in Magnolia providing clear views of the Port of Seattle’s shipping terminals and the downtown skyscrapers.

H

Lawton Point

Located near the northern edge of Discovery Park, this point offers views of Shilshole Bay and the entrance to the Lake Washington Ship Canal.

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