Timeline
15:58
Grab a tea or coffee at Signal Coffee. It is open from 07:00 to 16:00, so you have plenty of time before the sun goes down. Sit outside if the weather is nice.
16:13
Walk up to Indian Rock Park. The park is just a short stroll from the coffee shop. Find a spot on the rocks or the grass. The park faces west, which is perfect for catching the light as the sun sets toward the WSW.
17:13
Watch the sunset. At 17:13 the sun disappears below the horizon. The golden light from 16:34 will have already painted the rocks in warm tones. Stay for the last few minutes of blue hour.
17:43
End the evening with dinner at Vanessa's Bistro. It is a short walk from the park. The kitchen opens at 16:00, so you can settle in for a meal of premium Vietnamese cuisine. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Local tip
Indian Rock Park is a public space with no official opening hours, but it gets dark early in winter. Bring a jacket. Vanessa's Bistro requires reservations, so book ahead.
Check before you go
- Signal Coffee closes at 16:00. Arrive before then.
- Vanessa's Bistro is open Tu-Sa from 16:00 to 21:00. Check if your visit day is valid.
- Reservations at Vanessa's Bistro are strongly recommended.
Worth knowing
- Vanessa's Bistro is open at 17:43 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
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