Timeline
19:40
Dock of The Bay Seafood Restaurant
Grab a quick bite or a drink at Dock of The Bay Seafood Restaurant. The full seafood platters are a local favorite, but any light snack will do while you wait for the light to change.
19:55
Ragged Island Wildlife Management Area
Walk 11 minutes from the restaurant to the Ragged Island Wildlife Management Area trailhead. Head NNW from the anchor point to find the best vantage point. The unspoiled brackish marsh and woody hummocks provide a quiet backdrop.
20:25
Ragged Island Wildlife Management Area
Watch the sun set toward the WNW. The sky over the marshland shifts from bright gold to deep orange as the day ends.
20:45
Ragged Island Wildlife Management Area
Stay for a few minutes as the light fades. The silence of the wildlife refuge settles in as the last colors disappear.
Local tip
Check the route if you need to drive from the restaurant to the trailhead, as walking directions are not provided. The restaurant is open We-Su 12:00-20:00, which fits perfectly before the July sunset.
Check before you go
- Dock of The Bay Seafood Restaurant is open We-Su 12:00-20:00.
- Sunset on 15 July is at 20:25 local time.
Worth knowing
- Dock of The Bay Seafood Restaurant is open at 19:40 only on We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
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