Timeline
07:12
Pick up a warm coffee to keep your hands busy while you wait for the sky to change. Caffe Fiore is an organic coffeeshop just three blocks from the park, offering a true experience of Seattle coffee house culture with local art on display.
07:32
Walk to Kerry Park and find your spot. This viewpoint is a photographer's paradise and offers the quintessential view of Downtown Seattle with the Space Needle in the foreground. The park opens at 06:00, so you have plenty of time to settle in before the sun rises at 07:52.
07:52
Watch the sunrise. The sun rises toward the WSW, illuminating the skyline and, if the weather is clear, Mount Rainier and the Cascades in the distance. This is the moment the park earns its reputation as a spectacle.
08:12
Return to Caffe Fiore to enjoy your coffee in the morning light. The shop is open daily until 7 PM, so it is fully operational after your sunrise viewing.
Local tip
The park is open from 06:00 to 22:00, so you can arrive early to secure a good viewing position without obstruction. Caffe Fiore is consistently open until 7 PM, making it a reliable spot for your pre-dawn fuel.
Check before you go
- Kerry Park is open from 06:00 to 22:00.
- Caffe Fiore is open daily until 7 PM.
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