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Sunset

Sunset at Opal Beach

Grab a drink or snack, settle in at the beach for the sunset, and walk it off afterward.

Best time: sunsetAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 15:39

    Pick up a drink or snack from a local shop. Check opening hours to ensure they are open before sunset.

  2. 16:09

    Opal Beach

    Head to Opal Beach. This quiet area of the Gulf Islands National Seashore offers a clear view toward the WSW where the sun sets.

  3. 17:09

    Opal Beach

    Watch the sunset. The sun dips below the horizon toward the WSW, casting golden light starting around 16:34 on this date.

  4. 17:39

    Opal Beach

    Stay for a while after the sun sets to enjoy the fading light and quiet atmosphere.

Local tip

Opal Beach is typically quiet. If you need to walk further, the Woodlawn Beach Boat Ramp is 63 minutes away on foot, but it is usually better to stay at Opal Beach for the sunset view.

Check before you go

  • Check the opening hours of any food or drink shops you plan to visit before sunset.
  • Sunset times vary by season. On January 15, sunset is at 17:09. On April 15, it is 19:15. On July 15, it is 19:51. On October 15, it is 18:16.

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

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