Timeline
16:43
Start at Cragmont Park. It is one of Berkeley’s rock parks in the Northbrae area, providing great views and challenges for rock climbing beginners. Arrive early enough to settle in and watch the sky shift as the sun begins to dip.
17:13
Be at The Big C for the moment. This large concrete letter "C" built into Charter Hill in the Berkeley Hills overlooks the University of California, Berkeley. On 15 January, the sun sets toward the WSW at 17:13, casting a final glow over the landscape.
17:58
Head to El Talpense Mexican for dinner. It is open until 22:00, giving you plenty of time to enjoy a meal after the sunset. This Mexican restaurant is located near the landmark, making it a convenient stop to warm up after the evening chill.
18:58
Finish the night with a drink at Free House. This atmospheric and friendly alehouse has a wide variety of drinks, many from local brewers, and does burgers, salads and particularly unusual pizza. It is open until 24:00, so you can linger as long as you like.
Local tip
Cragmont Park is a bit of a climb, so wear comfortable shoes. The walk from the park to the Big C area is steep, so pace yourself if you plan to move between them on foot.
Check before you go
- El Talpense Mexican is open Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00.
- Free House is open Mo-Fr 16:30-24:00.
Worth knowing
- El Talpense Mexican is open at 17:58 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
- Free House is open at 18:58 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Berkeley (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).