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    4.6 (138 reviews)
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    Jason V.

    While most cemeteries are devoid of inhabitants as celebrated as Bruce Lee, each one of them contains innumerable stories, each one like a thread that links us, in the present, to the grief and loss of those that have gone before us, and those that mourn them still, woven together like fabric. Life and death collide here, on holy ground, along with their constant companions: memory, introspection, and contemplation. "Don't neglect life by worrying about Death. - I don't know what is the meaning of death, but I am not afraid to die - and I go on, non-stop, going forward [with life]. Even though, I, Bruce Lee, may die some day without fulfilling all of my ambitions, I will have no regrets. I did what I wanted to do and what I've done, I've done with sincerity and to the best of my ability. You can't expect much more from life." The man summed it up himself, in the best way possible. You know you came here to visit and honor the shrine to the man who inspired many of us to greatness, but that is not the only reason to visit Lake View. Not only are the grounds sculpted and maintained with precision and care, the view of the surrounding countryside, particularly at sunrise or sunset (the birth and death of each day) is a breathtaking thing to behold. Even so, the true beauty here is the stories told, and untold, in the names, the dates, and the memorials erected for the fallen and beloved. When you're finished paying respect to celebrity, take a moment to walk amongst the triumphs and tragedies around you. Were their stories any less dramatic, meaningful, or inspiring? Is yours? Were these folks similarly content with life? Are you? Did they have regrets? Do you? Did they face death as fearlessly? Will you? Maybe you'll find the answers here.

    Wilson A.

    Let's face it. 99% of you come here for one reason only. And his name rhymes with Luce Bree. I happened to be in the area visiting a friend and former San Diego Yelper Melissa M., who now resides in Capitol Hill. During downtime in the trip while my girlfriend was getting her hair did, I went ahead and WALKED directly to his tomb. Admittedly, it wasn't exactly a close walk, but for some, it's completely do-able. It's open to the public, and there is no admission fee. It's not like it's an attraction or anything like that. It's a normal cemetery, after all. What is the best way to get there once entering the cemetery? Head straight ahead. Once the road starts to turn, keep going straight ahead through the grass towards the flag pole. Before you reach the road up there, you will likely see a crowd of people gravitating towards it. We organically formed a line in order to get a good position in plain view of the tombstones. Many even took pictures with them. I personally wanted no pictures of them with my face, smiling like a fool. We're talking about the greatest who ever lived with his son by his side for eternity. As for the rest of the place, the tombstones and graves are actually very nice, depending on what the loved ones have decided to purchase and decorate the plot. The grass gets fairly dry because of the weather, but it's not a problem. Is there any place to park? I personally didn't see any, as there are only roads that sift through the cemetery. I would personally park outside the cemetery and just walk in.

    Marky S.

    Beautiful and quite place My wishes is to be laid to rest one day as close to "Bruce Lee" as possible I no its a long shot but that's my "Eternal Wishes" Mark D. Silva Tampa, Florida

    Pete S.

    So want to hear a story? I book marked this place because I was going to be in Seattle and I'm a big fan of Bruce and Brandon Lee. Then upon entering, I realized I didn't know where to go. Crapola. So I asked myself, if Brandon and Bruce was here, where would they be buried? I was thinking maybe somewhere highup. Guess what? I was right. So you stay on the right side and you go up. Their grave sight is not at the very top but very close to it. If you do this and get close to the top, it would be on the left. Lucky for me, I did see two guys that didn't fit the norm. The Lee's headstone does stand out a bit more than others. It was my turn to say Hi to the Lee's after the two guys took an mid air roundhouse kick picture (I'm not shitting you) in front of the tombstone. Getting here is mostly by residential. You would never know you are by a cemetary. Glad I stopped by.

    bowing and a silent prayer to Bruce Lee
    Joe M.

    A few years ago, my best friend and his family came to this cemetery to pay their respects to Bruce Lee and his son. Since then I've been meaning to visit and give the same condolence. One of my friend's that I was with visited their grave site so it wasn't too much trouble to find their location. Venture to the middle of the cemetery and find the flagpole. Once you have done that you pretty much have hit the touchdown mark. Spend as little or as much time to grace the beauty and calm serenity. My friend placed flowers and we said a silent prayer. A unique collection of items has been placed over the years. One of them was one of the first ever Nintendo Gameboys lying by Brandon Lee's tomb. Other tombstones are worth taking a look. Many groups of families are buried together and they stand out on their own. I'm not much of a big fan of cemeteries, but this is definitely one of the few that it is worth checking out.

    The entrance
    Carly R.

    First of all: PLEASE PEOPLE! I know most of us go there for Bruce Lee, but please remember there's other graves here and who knows if someone is visiting their family or friend at that time.. It would be very impolite to talk loud or laugh!! Someone here for a sad reason so please do respect and keep quiet. It's not a regular park! :( Anyways... Yes me and my hubby went to visit Bruce Lee and his son's graves. We live pretty close to this place but today is the first day we finally went there. It was quite a trip... Bruce Lee is one of the greatest Asian artists! I'm glad we went there today. Parking: Idk why people worry about parking... You can drive inside the place and stop for a while. So don't worry about parking unless you want to stay there for more than 30 minutes. Then maybe you want to park somewhere in Volunteer park. Direction inside the cemetery to Bruce Lee: Google map will tell you exactly where! Really, google it and you will see. Otherwise: Go straight until 2 separate roads, go left. Then when you see there's another path on the right, go right! Then keep going until you see a grave with big "LOGAN" on, it's opposite to Bruce Lee's. Tips: look for a big white Heart shape grave. Bruce's is right behind the white heart shape grave! Good luck and... Keep quiet!

    Bruce & Brandon Lee. RIP
    Willy M.

    Respect. Beautiful cemetary and peaceful place. A lot of people come here to see the grave site for Bruce & Brandon Lee..... the grave site is up the hill, under a big tree, or you can just look where all the cars/crowd are gathering about. Maybe its just me, but I dont think its respectful to be all leaning, arms all over on the head stones, putting their heads in between the head stones, all touching it, being all loud and obnoxious just to take a photo. Have a little more respect people! Anyways, stop by for a visit when you are in Seattle and pay some respect to Bruce & Brandon Lee.

    Jocy C.

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE sites that are off the beaten path. Lake View Cemetery is one of the sites that you must visit when you're in Seattle... I know, I know. I just recommended a cemetery! You MUST GO to see Bruce Lee and Brandon Lee's graves. Courtesy of Helena H - http://www.yelp.com/biz/lake-view-cemetery-seattle#hrid:5m3P3yoZcSf0dZnVzLyRlQ It's amazing to see such legends that are so young... but also sad to see that both died so young. Makes you appreciate life day by day! Never take anything for granted. When you go into the cemetery, look straight ahead for a large white marble heart shaped stone. Walk long the path (I don't think you're suppose to walk over the grass) and then Bruce Lee and Brandon Lee's graves are BEHIND it in some bushes / hedges. The graves are not that easy to find. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lake-view-cemetery-seattle?select=Hh6UPRXr6BIXB2hiork3vA#yLIUb-bQaLMj_lu2Bk7ZBg ENJOY!

    Visit to Bruce and Brandon Lee's graves with my friend, Miguel, from Spain
    Sho I.

    I'm assuming all these reviews are for Bruce and Brandon Lee's graves! Their burial sites are kind of hard to find but a hint is to look for the big ass gravestone that has a heart shape, and then nearby you'll see the graves where the father and son are buried. Or---you can just follow the crowd because every time I have a out-of-town friend come visit and take them there, there is always a bunch of people! But hey what can you expect for an international superstar who is kind of local because he went to UW? I just feel bad for Bruce and Brandon Lee's neighbors. They are getting trampled on by strangers and people who aren't even there to pay their respects to them!

    Marcus L.

    I came here to visit Bruce and this was my favorite part of going to Seattle. This is the nicest cemetery I have been to. As you enter and look around, you will see impressive tombstones all throughout. It's pretty amazing. If you are looking to pay your respects to Bruce, look to the top where the flag pole is. He will be just steps away from there (TIP: you will also see a beautiful stone bench right in front ). So bring flowers and make sure not to come too late as the cemetery hours don't appear to be the same year round. PARKING You can park outside and walk in or drive in and find a spot that has enough room for you to stop.

    Circular drive where the Lee's grave sites can be found.
    Trista H.

    My wife and I stopped here to pay our respects to the late Bruce Lee and his son Brandon Lee. Entrance is free and one can walk the grounds on their own without a tour guide like in New Orleans, LA. Free shoulder parking can be found on-site. The grave sites are located on top of the hill. Follow the paved road to the circular area and US flag. The sites are also located behind a beautiful heart shaped head stone. The grounds are well manicured and the cemetery is expansive, peaceful and gorgeous. Thank you for opening your gates to the public Lake View.

    Rest in Paradise!
    Kevin W.

    Came here to pay my respects to the master Bruce Lee and his son Brandon Lee. The cemetery is really beautiful. A great peaceful place to be laid to rest. But probably not peaceful to the residents here since all of us tourist come. The headstones were pretty simple but nice. It was pretty empty when I went. Easy to find. Rest in Paradise!

    Here lies Mr. Bruce and Mr. Brandon Lee.
    Elaine N.

    While the rest of the world was out hunting for eggs amid the living, we decided to spend Easter hunting for gravestones amongst the dead. Despite being one of the smaller cemeteries I've been to, Lakeview Cemetery had plenty of charm. Desolate, wet grass, and fresh air with a burnished view of the Seattle skyline. If you're coming to find the Lees, follow the geographical coordinates with a grain of salt: (lat/lon): 47.6333, -122.3158 This will get you to the general vicinity. Once you're there, park in the circle lot on top of the hill. If you start walking downhill, look for a white headstone in the shape of a heart. Right behind it lay a cluster of bushes, to which you will find Mr. Bruce and Brandon Lee hidden within! Don't forget to bring some flowers and a few pennies!

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    A lovely cemetery, definitely worth a visit. Probably best known as the gravesite of Bruce and Brandon Lee. We enjoyed our visit.

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