# West Point Light, United States: what it is and when to go > West Point Light is a lighthouse in Washington, United States (Seattle). Interests: History and Architecture. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 14. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/west-point-light/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-08 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Lighthouse in Washington, United States · History, Architecture - **Where:** United States - **Best time:** March to October. - **Nearest airport:** SFO San Francisco, 1,118 km as the crow flies - **Website:** [seattle.gov](https://www.seattle.gov/parks/allparks/discovery-park) - **Protection:** Protected heritage - **Coordinates:** 47.66197, -122.43573 ## What it is and where West Point Light is a lighthouse in Washington, United States (Seattle). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Seattle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/seattle/), where this site lists 96 more places to see, 12 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 47.66197, -122.43573; the nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 1,118 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=47.66197%2C-122.43573) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.66197%2C-122.43573) - **Protection:** Protected heritage It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/) and [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/arquitectura/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit West Point Light is **March to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 8 h 38 | | February | Possible | 10 h | | March | Best time | 11 h 35 | | April | Best time | 13 h 24 | | May | Best time | 14 h 55 | | June | Best time | 15 h 46 | | July | Best time | 15 h 25 | | August | Best time | 14 h 05 | | September | Best time | 12 h 19 | | October | Best time | 10 h 34 | | November | Possible | 9 h 01 | | December | Possible | 8 h 14 | In June there are 15 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 14. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. | What you come for | Best time | Possible | | --- | --- | --- | | History | March to October | November to February | | Architecture | March to October | November to February | It is not the same trip whatever you come for: West Point Light has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you. When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to United States To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Shilshole Bay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/shilshole-bay/): Bay of Puget Sound west of Ballard, Seattle, Washington, United States of America · 2.1 km - [Statue of Leif Erikson](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/leif-erikson-statue/): Statue in Seattle, Washington, U.S · 3.0 km - [Bizarre Brewing](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bizarre-brewing/): Brewery · 3.4 km - [Figurehead Brewing Co.](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/figurehead-brewing-co/): Brewery · 4.0 km - [Dauntless](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/ss-dauntless/): Steamer in the Puget Sound mosquito fleet · 4.5 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). ## More in United States: History - [Empire State Building](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/edificio-empire-state/): skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA - [Golden Gate Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/puente-golden-gate/): suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay - [Yellowstone National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/parque-nacional-de-yellowstone/): first national park in the world, located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho in the United States - [Mount Rushmore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mount-rushmore/): mountain in South Dakota featuring a sculpture of four US presidents - [Central Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/central-park/): public park at the center of Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States - [Yosemite National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/yosemite-national-park-2/): national park in California, United States Every United States place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is West Point Light? It is a lighthouse in Washington, United States. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit West Point Light? March to October. In June there are 15 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 14. ### How do you get to West Point Light? The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 1,118 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.66197%2C-122.43573) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Shilshole Bay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/shilshole-bay/), [Statue of Leif Erikson](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/leif-erikson-statue/), [Bizarre Brewing](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bizarre-brewing/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/101657263), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7986262), CC0. More about West Point Light on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Point_Light). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).