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Sunset

Golden Hour at Crown Beach

A short walk from the lanes to the water’s edge to catch the sun dipping below the horizon.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 75 min

Timeline

  1. 16:29

    Sushi House

    Grab an early bite. Sushi House is just a minute’s walk from Lucky Strike and opens at 11:00. It gets very crowded for dinner, especially on weekends, so arriving before the rush ensures a seat and a view of the Bay while you eat.

  2. 16:49

    Crown Beach

    Walk 39 minutes WNW from Lucky Strike to Crown Beach. This is Alameda’s popular bay beach, frequented by kiteboarders and joggers. Arrive early enough to find a good spot on the sand or the seawall.

  3. 17:14

    Crown Beach

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light starts around 16:34, building to the main event at 17:14. The open water offers an unobstructed view of the descent.

  4. 17:44

    Krusi Park

    End the evening at Krusi Park, a 15-minute walk east from the beach. It is a quiet place to decompress after the sunset view.

Local tip

Sushi House is very crowded for dinner, especially weekends. Arriving before the rush ensures a seat. Check the route for the walk from Lucky Strike to Crown Beach as directions are not provided in the context.

Check before you go

  • Sushi House hours: Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:30.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Alameda (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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