Timeline
16:14
Start with a drink at Fireside Lounge. The lounge has a nice feel and a pool table, making it a perfect pre-sunset stop to relax and watch the time pass.
16:54
Walk to Franklin Park. It is a short walk from the anchor area and offers open space to wait for the sun. The park is open during these hours.
17:14
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, and Franklin Park is positioned WSW of the anchor, offering a clear view of the bay and the sunset.
17:44
End the evening back at Fireside Lounge. It is open until midnight on weekdays and until 24:00 on weekends, allowing you to stay and enjoy the night.
Local tip
Crown Beach has a $5 parking fee if you drive. The walk between stops is short and stays within the local neighborhood.
Check before you go
- Fireside Lounge is open Mo-Th 16:00-24:00, Fr-Sa 14:00-02:00, and Su 14:00-24:00.
- Franklin Park is accessible from the anchor area.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Alameda (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).