Timeline
17:16
Grab a whiskey or cocktail at Acme Bar & Company. It is open from 3 PM, so you have plenty of time to settle in before the rush.
18:01
Takara Sake Co. Tasting Room and Museum
Head to Takara Sake Co. Tasting Room and Museum. The tasting room is open until 6 PM and last tasting is at 5:30 PM. This gives you time to sample flights of Sho Chiku Bai sake and plum wines, and check out the displays of traditional sake-making gear in the sake museum before the sun goes down.
18:31
McLaughlin Eastshore State Park
Walk to McLaughlin Eastshore State Park. The park is along the San Francisco Bay shoreline, facing WSW, which aligns with the sunset direction on 15 October. Find a spot to watch the sun set toward the west.
19:16
End your evening with a stroll through Aquatic Park. It is a short walk from the shoreline and features walking trails and a large lagoon, perfect for a calm finish to the evening.
Local tip
Reservations are recommended for weekend tastings at Takara. Check the route from Takara to McLaughlin Eastshore State Park, as it is not a direct walk.
Check before you go
- Takara Sake Co. Tasting Room and Museum closes at 6 PM, with last tasting at 5:30 PM. Ensure you arrive early enough to order and enjoy your drink.
- Acme Bar & Company is open daily from 3 PM to closing.
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