The Best Sunrise and Sunset Locations in Seattle!

Don't you ever wonder, where are the best sunset or sunrise location in Seattle? I do. I have been enjoying these longer daylights for the past few weeks, and I almost feel like my energy to explore the city slowly finds its strength.

I found this really cool website to find out rising and setting times for the Sun. And for those of you, who are interested in photography, photographing Sunsets and Sunrise can be real fun.


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So, let's cut the chase, where can I find really good Sunrise locations in Seattle?

• Louisa Boren Park is the best spot to catch the sunrise. where you can gaze eastward over the rolling backside of Capitol Hill, past wavy Lake Washington, and out to the Cascade Mountains beyond. This park is just a few blocks east of Volunteer Park and, if you're not a morning type, is usually a serene spot all day long.


• Olympic Sculpture Park. This new waterfront park gives Seattle residents and visitors the opportunity to experience a variety of sculpture in an outdoor setting, while enjoying the incredible views and beauty of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound during Sunrise and Sunset.

BREAKFAST PLACES AFTER WATCHING SUNRISE

Café Campagne | Pike Place Market
Coastal Kitchen | Capitol Hill
Hi Spot Café | Madrona
Glo's Coffee House | Capitol Hill
Portage Bay Cafe | University District

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How about Sunset locations?

• Alki Beach Park. Home to the first white settlement in Seattle, nearly 150 years later it’s home to the most spectacular place to view a sunset. From Alki you see Seattle’s downtown core, the Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. So dig your toes into the sand and enjoy the perfect ending to your day.


• Kerry Park. An unsurpassed view of Elliott Bay and the Central City, with an occasional backdrop of Mount Rainier, draws camera buffs to this spot. At sunset they often line the wall just as the city and the sound are beginning to glow with lights. At night it becomes almost a fantasy scene, with brightly lit ferries gliding across the water and the Space Needle shining from its 500-foot pedestal.It's is also great for Sunrise view.


• Golden Gardens Park. Located just North of Ballard, Golden Gardens is one of Seattle’s few sandy beaches. The beach stares straight through the Puget Sound and to the Olympics, where onlookers can witness the last peak of the sun.

ROMANTIC DINNER BEFORE/AFTER WATCHING SUNSET

Ray’s Boathouse & Café | Ballard
Palisade | Magnolia
The Melting Pot | Queen Anne
Café Flora | Madison Park
I Love Sushi | Lake Union