Timeline
16:28
Grab a table at Vanessa's Bistro for pre-sunset drinks or an early bite. The happy hour runs until 6 PM, so you will catch the tail end of it while you wait for the light to shift.
16:58
Walk up the carved stairs at Indian Rock Park. Find your spot on the rock outcropping and face west. The sun is setting toward the WSW, casting a long, golden glow across the water and the city below.
17:43
Head down to Ajanta for dinner. This is the place to go for world-class Indian food that is organic and sustainable. It is just a short walk from the park, and the atmosphere is perfect for winding down after the view.
Local tip
Reservations are strongly recommended at Vanessa's Bistro and highly advised at Ajanta. The park is open until 10 PM, but the light fades quickly once the sun dips below the horizon.
Check before you go
- Vanessa's Bistro is open Tu-Sa 16:00-21:00.
- Ajanta is open Tu-Su 11:30-14:30, 17:00-21:00.
- Indian Rock Park is open Daily 6AM - 10PM.
Worth knowing
- Vanessa's Bistro is open at 16:28 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
- Ajanta is open at 17:43 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Berkeley (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).