Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Seattle

Joshua C. • August 18, 2015Beautiful scenery and plenty of room to enjoy the sand and water without feeling crowded with a view of downtown just around the corner.

Enrique G. • January 31, 2017Amazing view. Great for walking and enjoy life for a moment

Pelin G. • December 26, 2018One the best places to view the Seattle skyline

Kaitlin • April 10, 2017A huge park! Lots of wooded trails and maybe the biggest off-leash dog park I've ever seen.

Fenice b. • August 9, 2015Walks, Picnics, Playground for Kids!!

SouthernBeets • October 1, 2014The sunset over the Olympics is epic (and it's away from the craziness of Alki).

Kaitlin • January 16, 2017A great, heavily wooded park in the heart of Alki.

Chad J. • November 2, 2011Best view of the Seattle skyline especially at sunrise and sunset. Gorgeous views of the Olympics and watch the Ferries traverse the Salish Sea.

Nicky P. • September 6, 2010This place offers the best view of the Seattle skyline in the area.

Jeff N. • November 15, 2011Take a blanket and a light lunch and enjoy the view on a nice day.

John L. • March 10Great place to get a classic view of the Seattle skyline…

Kate H. • January 15, 2015Love the views here, rain, sun or fog, it never fails to make me happy!

Larissa V. • October 22, 2017Good place for a run in all weather.

Tonya C. • August 5, 2011Climb in the climbing rock and sample delicious berries.

Jason E. • July 1, 2013Love the new spray park. We went on opening weekend so it was kind of a madhouse. But our 2.5 year old had a great time. Shade is in short supply, so consider a pop-up shelter or umbrella.

Dest S. • February 22, 2014This park is basically a forest with trails. Great for dog walking and communing with nature.

R B • August 12, 2015Every beach at Alki has a view

Ken S. • January 17, 2010Stretch here before walking down beach drive to lower Lincoln Park. Great views @ sunset, and Tennis!

Manas G. • July 1, 2013The best view point of downtown Seattle skyline

Richard S. • April 22, 2013Wonderful place to see authentic Chinese-style garden and architecture. Free admission, not crowded. Built with help from the Municipality of ChongQing.

Kristin B. • February 26, 2012Breathe deeply...the beach is healing... :-)

Mayor Matthew W. • October 26, 2013Arrive between naptimes to maximize children and parents. Friends for kids. Friends for parents. Splendid.

Tony C. • July 10, 2013Tons of restaurant options make it a perfect to avoid rush hour traffic

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency • June 27, 2012Check out this historical Documerica photo of industrial plans on the Duwamish Waterway. Take a photo of the area today and share it with our State of the Environment Photo Project.

James W. • November 12, 2013If you are able to take your eyes off the gorgeous views of the Sound and Olympic Mountains, you may see actual cormorants or even sea otters around this area.

Bobby P. • July 22, 2011Ride the Boat!

Brian R. • July 30, 2011A great park with the most impressive play fort I have ever seen in a park. Trails, picnicking, BBQ grills and it's across the street from Westwood village in case you forgot anything. My boys love it

Mary S. • January 18, 2016See Seattle by night!