I mean! What's not to love? It's my goto morning, afternoon, evening runs/ walks place. Been here at 4 am, 5:30 am for sunrises. Fishing, crabbing! Squid fishing at night. It's just so fun. And my pup loves it. Nothing better! read more

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Beautiful views of the city. Nice place for a walk or chat with friends. Didn't really see this place recommended on any of the lists I looked at (which all recommended the same spots), but a local told me about it and made for a pleasant evening with some great views. read more

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Quiet, ideal spot for a beautiful city view. No mountain backdrop on this day, but definitely a top pick if you're on the hunt for an epic view. read more

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This is a real nice place to come in the evening. Put Otis Redding's "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay" on and relax and enjoy. You'll know what I mean when you get there. read more

Hamilton Viewpoint Park - Parks Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The view here is INSANEEEEE!!! Go at night and you will not be disappointed at all like trust me!! Full view of Seattle and space needle!! Like the lights and everything is sooo pretty!! read more

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HAPPY EARTH DAY! What better day than today to share some love for one of my favorite local parks? Admittedly, I haven't been to Hamilton Viewpoint in a while. With Seattle summer on the horizon, we're coming up on some really amazing sunsets and Hamilton Viewpoint is one of the best spots to catch them! When I do find myself here, I usually pack some snacks and a blanket to have a little mini car picnic in the trunk of my SUV to watch the sunset (as mentioned). If you haven't done this before, I highly suggest! There's a pretty good-sized parking lot here but it does get rather busy. There's also residential street parking relatively close by if you're in a pinch. Definitely worth checking out if you haven't before! read more

I think this is one of the best spots to see Seattle's skyline with a park beside and I front of it. Take pictures!!! The only thing is that you will want to get off your car because there's a bar that might interfere with your "car pics". It can be windy in the fall. You can hang out there with your kids or park for a while. It has few spots but there's always few cars. Some of them have indoor picnics nowadays. read more

Hamilton Viewpoint Park is located just above Alki. Drive down California Ave in West Seattle towards Alki to find it. The park makes for a nice pit stop before driving down to Alki Beach located just below this viewpoint via a winding road. If you are driving to the viewpoint from Alki, make a left turn up the road after passing Marination Ma Kai. The view here is similar to what you would find at Alki except that you get a higher elevation view which makes for a slightly better shot. There are some public telescopes at this viewpoint also. Not much seating here. I guess you could have a picnic on the grass here, but I would prefer doing that at Alki instead. If you are looking for a spot in West Seattle to get great shots of the Seattle skyline, check out Hamilton Viewpoint. read more

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Super nice view of Seattle. Really a great drive-up spot where you don't need to get out of the car. Lots of parking. read more

Hamilton Viewpoint Park - Parks Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Hamilton Viewpoint Park has been a favorite place of mine since I was a teenager. Nothing like a city night skyline view in your first car with your date looking out at the city. Got the mood music on, windows steamed up and from there its all good! Thanks for those memory's girls! Now the daytime view is also spectacular, just not as romantic "WINK WINK". If your photographing the city I would say this location is one of the top 3 places in Seattle. And anything else is going on that's your business. I've given you to much info already, so create your own memories and stop reading mine. read more

This is actually better than Alkai beach view point. It was my first time going up the hill and went this Hamilton viewpoint park, it was really good experience. You can actually see better than down hill near the beach. It was another great view of Seattle besides Kerry park. Even it was up on the hill, there was no hard wind blowing. I would go back. read more

Stunning view of downtown Seattle, the sound and Cascade mountains. This park has some lawn and parking, it's meant to be a stop just for the view. It's really beautiful. At night the lights are gorgeous of downtown. During the daytime, it's gorgeous as well and very calming for me to watch the boats move in and out of port. This park is at the north end of California, overlooking Alki Beach. read more

Hamilton Viewpoint Park - Looking out at the water from the park. - Parks Near Me - Seattle, Washington

One of the best views in the state of Washington. Definitely the best view of the city of Seattle from land. My bike rides through here always include a stop here. That's mostly because on the up the steep hill I need a rest before it flattens out up top. Lol. There almost always cars in the parking lot with a range of people taking a break from work, tourist and locals taking selfies with an amazing background. Lots of times there's younger groups of ppl with the music turned up and enjoying a little herb. I can't imagine anyone not feeling safe here no matter what the crowd or lack of crowd is. it's such a beautiful happy place in the city. It's really just a quick stop kinda city park and not a place you would hang out all day. read more

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If you need a nice landscape view of Seattle downtown from west Seattle but don't want spend hours finding a parking space at Alki beach, Hamilton's view point park is a good alternative park for Alki. Pro: Much less crowded than Alki. You can find a parking space here easily and enjoy the great Seattle downtown view. The park is on the top of hill, so you can view the Cascade mountain clearly as well. Con: At summer time some trees might block you view; there is a fence that easily show up in your pictures; you can't feel all the vibe in Alki; from time to time there are some people smoking weed in the parking lot with strong scent which is very annoying and not family friendly. The local police should definitely increase the patrol here. read more

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Why not hit another view point. I stopped in at Hamilton Viewpoint with my parents so they could see yet another spectacular view of downtown Seattle. There's plenty of parking, benches and a beautiful lawn to relax and have a picnic on. One of the great things about the Hamilton Viewpoint is that it allows you to see Seattle's natural beauty along with it's urban beauty. You have a eye-catching view of the downtown Seattle, Elliott Bay, the port and the Cascade Mountains. It's kind of a secret spot but not that secret because many times I've come to relax and enjoy the view only to find a weddings taking place. If you're looking to have an outdoor wedding with downtown Seattle, Elliott Bay, the port and the Cascade Mountains as your back ground this might be the spot for you, just don't take up all the room because I do like to come here to relax sometimes. read more

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My sister knows the best places for scenery! On her birthday, we drove over to Alki right before dinner. There's no parking whatsoever. Therefore, she recommended this park for us to chill before dinner. It was a great spot. It's higher up from the beach. There are parking in front of the viewpoint. It's very similar to Kerry Park but with more parking and different view. The city view from West Seattle is beautiful. I really enjoy it! If you are thinking about the night view-sighting, make sure you come here before 11:30PM. That's when the park closes. There will be patrol coming if you are around after hour. read more

Hamilton Viewpoint Park - Parks Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We visited this park on a Sunday night after doing a Google search of BEST PLACES TO SEE THE SEATTLE SKYLINE AT NIGHT. It was far from our hotel in Bellevue, but we went for it. We got there around 8:30 PM and the view was amazing! I would definitely recommend this place! We didn't stay long, but we enjoyed every minute of it. The park felt safe while we were there. We saw 3 other cars enjoying the view. It wasn't very well lit (which was a good thing for the view), and we didn't see anything/anyone sketchy. The entrance can be easily missed if you are using Google Maps, so pay attention! Last tip/advice, turn off your headlights when you pull up to a parking spot. Everyone deserves a chance to enjoy this view without any light distractions. read more

What a beautiful view. It is so pretty and serene. What I did not like about this park is that on the 4 th of July with a huge crowd of people the Seattle Police came and told us they were closing the gates and after being there from 6:09 pm- 10:15 pm just 5 minutes before the fireworks were to start, we had to move our vehicle. Tom being a law bidding citizen and 3 others moved their cars and missed the entire fireworks show It would have been nicer had they let everyone watch the fireworks and then close the gates. As it was the police had to wait till the show was over to get all the people to leave. My husband did not get to watch the show. I was not happy with the park that closes at 10:00 pm. They could have made an exception being a holiday If I ever go to the park again, I will park outside the gates. read more

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This is the first place my fiancé took me when I arrived here in "The Great Pacific Northwest" and I was taken by the view. The peaceful park, beautiful view, and a gorgeous woman set the tone to make me realize I wanted to spend the rest of my life with her. This place will always hold a special place in my heart. read more

Hamilton Viewpoint Park - This is where I knew I wanted to spend the rest of my life with her. - Parks Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Certainly a great view of the city from here. Must be really pretty here at night too. This park is fairly empty compared with the madness of Alki beach. Highly recommend a visit before heading to Alki beach. Free parking and no entry fee. read more

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Great place to get a view of the Seattle skyline at night with the reflection off the water. Easy parking, really dark, but felt pretty safe as a solo tourist. It's kind of like the equivalent view of San Francisco from treasure island. read more

Hamilton Viewpoint Park - Parks Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was lucky to stay in West Seattle during my visit and I visited this park often during my visit. It is a beautiful view. Amazing to sit down and reflect on life. I fell in love with Seattle from the moment I saw this amazing view from here. read more

Amazing viewpoint of the city from here. For some reason though, I didn't see many non-locals there but I think most people just get off the Water Taxi and stay on the beach and aren't aware of this. For my purpose of wanting to take night photos, I opted to go to the beach after spending some time here but if you're in town with nice clear weather, you can see everything from there. read more

Our friend wanted to visit this viewpoint because she had never been. It was certainly worth it. We didn't get a chance to drive up to the top but we parked on the street right next to the oceanfront. The path looked lengthy and we spent about 30 minutes on part of the path. We got to take in the beautiful open scenery of the Seattle cityscape perfect for panoramic pictures and selfies. As we walked towards the curve of the road we approached a square-shaped area with several benches. This area would be great for large families wanting to relax on the benches and take in the scenery or view any walruses in the distance that surface. Parking: accessible and plentiful on a Sunday afternoon Things to do: scenic walk, picturesque photo spots, jogging path, relax on benches Memorable Moment: Zoning out and relaxing to the steady ins and outs of the water current splashing against the rocks read more

Hamilton Viewpoint Park - Panoramic of the Seattle cityscape - Parks Near Me - Seattle, Washington

If I could give this place a zero I would . My family and I were really excited to have found a view point with such great reviews . We left the car for less than 10 minutes and our car was scratched. Not a small accidental scratch but huge on purpose key scratch that's going to cost us more than 2k to fix. Really upset with how cruel people can be now a days . Don't recommend going to this view point and if you do please be aware of your surroundings. read more

Great for a view. Bring a camera, bring food, relax and enjoy the scenery. read more

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It's all about the view. I can, and do, sit and stare for hours at the mountain, the shipping lanes, the cruise ships, ferries, and cargo ships, all the activity in the port, and the city from Beacon Hill to Magnolia. Truly one of the most picturesque and complete views you can get of the city anywhere other than in an aircraft. It never gets old. read more

I love this park so much because the juxtaposition of our natural beauty smacks right up against the urban pretty. Always a spectacular view of the city, day or night. On a clear day, it'll remind you why you love our fair city. Take out-of-towners here or just cruise by to sneak a peak. There's usually spots open, people take their photographs and mosey along pretty quickly. One Yelper mentioned the patrolling - yes, take heed of the posted closing time so you are not unceremoniously booted from the park. They stay open fairly late though so just be mindful and keep your music lower. Don't be THAT guy, okay? read more

I'd lived in Seattle for well over a year before I ever came out to the Alki area, not knowing what I was missing out on. This is just one of the many areas along the East shore of West Seattle from which you can see Downtown Seattle. I'd highly recommend coming here at night on a clear day for an unparalleled view of the nighttime cityscape. read more

Gorgeous without the hoards of tourists, babies in strollers, and whoever else that is crowding the shores of Alki beach. Hamilton Viewpoint Park rests above the beaches of Alki facing downtown Seattle, a perfect counterpoint to the view from Queen Anne's Kerry Park. This view is exceptional, especially since you're taking in the gorgeous city from a higher vantage point, so you can easily capture the ferries and freighters in your photograph (if desired). With a few park benches, a grassy nole, and some peace and quiet, this could be quite the romantic spot. A friend of mine was even proposed to here! My friend and I stopped by here with our treats from nearby Bakery Nouveau and took in the gorgeous sights and sounds of our fair city. Definitely a must-see! read more

Nice little hillside park with a great view of downtown!

This is one of my favorite places to enjoy the view of Seattle and to be by myself to reflect on things when I want to be alone. The view of Alki and from Shilshole to Mt. Rainier is spectacular on a sunny day. Back in the day I would come here with my boyfriend, now husband, often during the evenings when we didn't want to go home just yet. The parking lot gets packed during the evenings and the Seattle police will kick you out by 11:30 pm so don't think you can stay past that time. Come by on a weekday if you don't want to be surrounded by tourists. read more

Too bad the park is not very big. Billy, the Jack Russell, was done exploring it in 5 minutes. Come here purely for the views. This is a great spot to take a photo with the Seattle skyline behind you. As far as the park itself, it's very average. There are average benches, average trees, and an average parking lot. If you're not extremely attached to getting a direct view of the city, then try Gas Works Park. read more

Amazing panoramic view of the entire city of Seattle, Magnolia, Elliot Bay, Olympic and Cascade Mountains. You can take some amazing pics from this park since it is located up on the hill side above Alki. Defiantly one of the top vantage points to view the city in all it's natural beauty. It's one of those views that will keep bringing you back for more cause it is awe inspiring. What more can I say but I love Seattle. read more

Awesome park with guns a lot of paths to get lost on thankful for the fellow hiker #Sarah I met with her dog I just walked with them and thankful because I could have got lost I thought the trail went in a circle it does not. Sarah said if you get lost look for the H.S or open road! This is so close to mi casa its my new favorite neighborhood spot read more

The views are spectacular! Love bringing the dog to hang out and play here...on leash though. ^_^

We went to Hamilton Park AFTER visiting Kerry Park and we're so glad we did. The sun was perfect for taking pictures and we still got a wonderful backdrop of the Space Needle and Downtown Seattle. Also, we were able to drive along West Seattle, stop by Salty's for a snack--great view of Seattle while sipping a cocktail),, and then grab a really good burger at Luna Park Cafe (their shakes are homemade!--you gotta try them out!) Great place to take tourists for a different view of Seattle, as well as a different non-touristy tour of West/Seattle. Really, check it out! read more

Great place to get a panoramic view of Seattle. It tends to be colder here so bring a sweater and enjoy the view!

I love this place. In the evening, i sometimes park and just look at the scenery and relax after a stressful day. I work late so it helps. I have done this for years. It makes for a good zen moment. Too bad it isn't open later due to I work pretty late a lot of times. One of west seattle's great places :) read more