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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Library

Start your evening with a bite, catch the sunset glow on the building’s facade, and finish with a drink nearby.

Best time: 17:06About 95 min

Timeline

  1. 16:06

    Grand Central Market

    Grab a snack or drink at Grand Central Market. The food hall is lively and full of locals, so you can find something quick to eat while you wait for the light to change.

  2. 16:46

    Los Angeles Public Library

    Walk to the Los Angeles Public Library. Find a spot outside or near a window where the setting sun hits the building. The sun sets toward the WSW, illuminating the library’s architecture in warm golden light.

  3. 17:21

    The Edison

    End the night 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 for a post-sunset drink.

Local tip

Grand Central Market is open until 21:00, so you have plenty of time to eat before the sunset. The Edison requires a $10 cover charge and is open from 17:00 on weekdays, so arrive early if you want to secure a seat.

Check before you go

  • Grand Central Market is open Mo-Su 08:00-21:00.
  • The Edison is open We-Fr 17:00-02:00; Sa 19:00-02:00; Mo,Tu,Su off.

Worth knowing

  • The Edison is open at 17:21 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).

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