Scenic overlook
This overlook sits on the Seattle to Bainbridge Island byway at 126 feet, facing 240 degrees, with the land dropping 117 feet within 600 meters of the site. Seattle lies 0.9 miles southeast, with Bellevue 7.1 miles east and Tacoma 25.7 miles south. Nearby points include Belltown Cottage Park and Pier 70 Viewpoint to the west-northwest, Harbour Cruise to the south, and Bay Street End to the west-northwest at 0.8 miles. Farther out, a cluster of features and street ends near Seacrest Park, Don Armeni Boat Ramp, Luna Park Pier, and Marshall Reserve sit to the southwest and west-southwest between 2.2 and 2.3 miles away, along with Hamilton Viewpoint Park at 235 feet and Admiral Way Viewpoint at 335 feet in the same general direction. The facing direction points toward the sunset, offset 30 degrees from square. Sunset times shift across the year, from 19:22 at the March equinox to 21:12 at the June solstice, 19:09 at the September equinox, and 16:21 at the December solstice.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Belltown Cottage Park68 ftwest-northwest · 0.4 mi
- Harbour Cruise45 ftsouth · 0.4 mi
- Pier 70 Viewpoint9 ftwest-northwest · 0.7 mi
- Bay Street End18 ftwest-northwest · 0.8 mi
- Don Armeni Boat Ramp20 ftsouthwest · 2.2 mi
- Seacrest Park15 ftsouthwest · 2.3 mi
- Marshall Reserve169 ftwest-southwest · 2.3 mi
- Southwest Bronson Way Street End15 ftsouthwest · 2.3 mi
- Fairmount Avenue Southwest Street End19 ftsouthwest · 2.3 mi
- Luna Park Pier32 ftwest-southwest · 2.3 mi
- Hamilton Viewpoint Park235 ftsouthwest · 2.3 mi
- Admiral Way Viewpoint335 ftsouthwest · 2.6 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 30° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:13 | 19:22 | 18:42 |
| June solstice | 05:12 | 21:12 | 20:23 |
| September equinox | 06:57 | 19:09 | 18:28 |
| December solstice | 07:56 | 16:21 | 15:28 |
Local time (America/Los_Angeles). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Seattle0.9 mi southeast
- Bellevue7.1 mi east
- Tacoma25.7 mi south
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How high is This overlook?
This overlook sits at about 126 feet (38 m).
What can you see from This overlook?
From This overlook: Belltown Cottage Park (WNW, 0.4 mi); Harbour Cruise (S, 0.4 mi); Pier 70 Viewpoint (WNW, 0.7 mi); Bay Street End (WNW, 0.8 mi).
Is This overlook better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from This overlook toward the sunset, so at sunrise the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.
What is the nearest town to This overlook?
Seattle, 0.9 miles SE of This overlook.
What is the next lookout after This overlook?
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- Seattle/Sodo-Georgetown · 2 mi
- Seattle/Capitol Hill-Central District · 3 mi
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