Timeline
15:51
Grab a quick bite or coffee at Grand Central Market. It is a lively food hall with many stands, so you can find something that suits your taste while the afternoon is still bright.
16:21
Walk to the Bradbury Building lobby. Arrive before the golden hour begins to explore the Victorian court, open cage elevators, and marble stairs in the soft daylight.
16:51
Head back toward Grand Central Market or stay nearby for a pre-sunset drink. The light hitting the building's details is fading, so use this time to recharge before the main event.
17:06
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW at 17:06. If you have a good vantage point from the upper floors or nearby, you can see the day end. The golden light starts at 16:29, so the building will be bathed in warm hues just before the sun dips.
17:51
End the evening at The Edison. This speakeasy is housed in a former power plant with an industrial steampunk vibe. It is open from 17:00 on weekdays, making it a perfect spot to wind down with a drink after the sunset.
Local tip
The Bradbury Building lobby is free to enter, but check if you need to show ID or have a business purpose if visiting during busy hours. The Edison has a cover charge on weekdays.
Check before you go
- Grand Central Market is open 08:00-21:00 daily.
- The Edison is open We-Fr 17:00-02:00, Sa 19:00-02:00, and closed Mo,Tu,Su.
Worth knowing
- The Edison is open at 17:51 only on We, Th, Fr
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Los Angeles (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).