Timeline
16:17
Grab pho bo and carpaccio at Pho 84. The subdued atmosphere is perfect for a quiet start before the evening crowds arrive.
17:01
Walk 17 minutes southeast to Lake Merritt. Stroll the perimeter path to take in the warts-and-all view of Oakland and the city skyline.
18:01
Head to Lake Chalet on the pier. Order a drink or light meal and watch the sun dip toward the WSW.
18:41
Stay by the water as the light fades. The parkland around the lagoon offers quiet spots to linger after the sun is gone.
Local tip
Pho 84 closes at 8:30 PM for dinner service, so arrive before 7:00 PM to secure a table. Lake Chalet is open until 8:30 PM on weekdays and 9:00 PM on weekends.
Check before you go
- Pho 84: Mon-Sat 11AM-2:30PM, 5PM-8:30PM
- Lake Chalet: Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-20:00
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Oakland (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).