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Sunset

Golden Hour at Baldwin Hills

Start with a sweet treat, catch the sun dipping below the horizon, and end the night with a cocktail in a hidden speakeasy.

Best time: 15 AprAbout 165 min

Timeline

  1. 17:55

    Carasau

    Grab a gelato or a light Italian bite at Carasau. The outdoor seating is perfect for people-watching before the crowd arrives. Arrive early to secure a spot in the sun before it fades.

  2. 18:55

    Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook

    Walk up to Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook. The view stretches three hundred feet above the LA basin. Find a spot on the trail that faces west to catch the full spectacle.

  3. 19:25

    Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook

    Watch the sun set toward the WNW. The sky will shift through shades of orange and purple as the city lights begin to flicker on below.

  4. 20:10

    Blind Barber

    Head down to Blind Barber. Walk through the nondescript door in the back wall of the barbershop to enter the bar. Order a cocktail and enjoy the roaring-twe atmosphere as the night settles in.

Local tip

Carasau is open until 23:00 on weekdays, so you have plenty of time before the sunset. Blind Barber’s bar opens at 6PM, but since you are arriving after dark, you will be right in time for the evening crowd.

Check before you go

  • Carasau hours: Mo-Fr 17:00-23:00; Sa,Su 11:00-23:00
  • Blind Barber bar hours: Mon-Sat 6PM-2AM, Sun closed

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Culver City (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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