Timeline
06:36
Walk through Bernal Community Park. It is just a short stroll from the library and offers a quiet start before the city wakes up. The park is part of a larger civic plan and provides a green space near the downtown area.
07:06
Position yourself near the Pleasanton Public Library. On this date, the sun sets toward the WSW, but the early morning light will illuminate the building's facade. The library is located at 400 Old Bernal Avenue. Use the negative time to arrive early and secure a good spot for the morning glow.
07:36
Head to Inkings Coffee & Tea. It is a nine-minute walk from the library. By this time, the shop will be open (opens at 07:00 on weekdays, 08:00 on Sundays). Choose a seat in one of the named rooms like 'The Wardrobe' or 'The Common Room' to enjoy coffee or tea as the day fully begins.
Local tip
The library is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 13:00 to 21:00, Monday and Thursday from 10:00 to 18:00, and Friday and Saturday from 09:00 to 17:00. Since you are visiting for sunrise, you do not need to enter the building, but the exterior is the focus. Inkings Coffee & Tea opens at 07:00 on weekdays and 08:00 on Sundays, so check the day of your visit to ensure you arrive after opening if you want to go inside.
Check before you go
- Inkings Coffee & Tea opens at 07:00 on weekdays and 08:00 on Sundays.
- The library exterior is accessible, but interior hours vary by day.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Pleasanton (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).