Timeline
05:48
Walk up the slope of Fort Hill Park in the St. George neighborhood. Find a clear spot on the western-facing slope to look back toward the east. Arrive early to secure your position.
06:18
Watch the sunrise. On dates between 09 March and 14 March, or 29 September and 04 October, the sun will rise directly behind the park from this vantage point.
06:43
Head to Blue, a Mediterranean restaurant near the Chinese Scholar’s Garden. The kitchen opens at 12:00, so this step is for a later visit. For an early morning option, check the route to Self Service Coffee Pointe (opens 08:00) or Harbor Eats (opens 11:30), or visit Taqueria Gallo Azteca which opens at 08:00 and is a short walk from the anchor area.
Local tip
The alignment only works on specific dates in spring and autumn. Check the sky conditions on the day. The walk from Fort Hill Park to the nearby eateries is short, but verify opening times as many places near the Chinese Scholar’s Garden open mid-morning.
Check before you go
- The sunrise alignment is only visible from 09 Mar to 14 Mar and 29 Sep to 04 Oct.
- Blue opens at 12:00. For early breakfast, look for Taqueria Gallo Azteca (opens 08:00) or Self Service Coffee Pointe (opens 08:00).
- Fort Hill Park is a public green space with no specific opening hours, but access is best during daylight.
Worth knowing
- Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Staten Island (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).