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Sunset

Golden Hour at Capitol Records

Catch the last warm light on the iconic tower before heading east for the night.

Best time: sunsetAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 15:51

    Amoeba Music

    Grab a quick bite or browse the record aisles at Amoeba Music. It is the country's largest independent music store with an enormous selection. The walk from Capitol Records is short, about three minutes.

  2. 16:51

    Capitol Records Building

    Walk over to the Capitol Records Building. Stand between Hollywood Blvd and Yucca St to view the circular tower. The building is an iconic Los Angeles landmark, though tours are not offered to the public.

  3. 17:06

    Barnsdall Art Park

    Head to Barnsdall Art Park. This small hill in East Hollywood offers sweeping views of the neighborhood. It is the perfect vantage point to watch the sun set toward the WSW, casting golden light over the city. The walk from Capitol Records takes about 48 minutes east.

  4. 17:51

    Figaro

    End the evening with simple French food and a drink at Figaro. The cafe has outdoor dining where you can watch people walk by. It is located just seven minutes from Barnsdall Art Park.

Local tip

The walk from Capitol Records to Barnsdall Art Park is about 48 minutes. Plan your timing so you arrive at the park just before sunset. Figaro is open until 22:30 on weekdays and 23:00 on weekends.

Check before you go

  • Amoeba Music is open Mo-Sa 10:30-23:00 and Su 11:00-21:00.
  • Figaro is open Mo-Th and Su 08:30-22:30; Fr-Sa 08:30-23:00.

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