West Point Lighthouse
Monument · Discovery Park and Golden Gardens, Seattle

West Point Lighthouse

Photo: Another Believer · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Built in 1881, it is the oldest lighthouse on Puget Sound. The structure stands on a point that juts into the water. Walk the surrounding trails for views across the sound.

On day 2 of Seattle & the Sound

Good to know

Tickets
No entry fee
Time needed
30 minutes
Best time
Daylight hours on clear days
Getting there
Walk from Discovery Park parking areas

Itineraries with West Point Lighthouse

Day 2 of Seattle & the Sound

Discovery Park and Golden Gardens

How West Point Lighthouse fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Discovery Park HikeDiscovery Park
  2. 11:15West Point LighthouseWest Point Lighthouse
  3. 14:00Golden Gardens ParkGolden Gardens Park
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West Point Lighthouse questions

Can visitors enter the West Point Lighthouse?

The lighthouse itself is not open to the public. The grounds and exterior can be viewed from the trail.

How do I get to West Point Lighthouse?

Follow the trails in Discovery Park from the main parking lot or visitor center.

Is there parking near West Point Lighthouse?

Parking is available at Discovery Park, with a walk of about 20 minutes to the lighthouse.

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