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Sunset

Sunset at Coulon Beach

Grab a bite near the water, watch the sun dip below Lake Washington, and finish the evening with a glass of wine in the nearby mall.

Best time: sunsetAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 15:29

    Ivar's Seafood Bar

    Eat at Ivar's Seafood Bar. It sits right on the lake at Coulon Beach Park, making it the perfect spot to secure a table and enjoy fresh seafood before the crowd arrives. The walk from the park is just one minute.

  2. 16:14

    Coulon Beach Park

    Walk to the shore of Coulon Beach Park. Find a spot with a clear view of the water. The park opens at 08:00, so you have plenty of time to settle in before the sun goes down.

  3. 16:44

    Coulon Beach Park

    Watch the sunset over Lake Washington. The sun sets toward the WSW, offering a beautiful view across the water. This is the main event of the evening.

  4. 17:14

    Vino at the Landing

    Walk to The Landing to wind down. It is an 18-minute walk south from the park. Vino at the Landing is a cute wine bar with outdoor seating, perfect for a post-sunset drink. It is open until 22:00 on weekdays and 24:00 on weekends.

Local tip

The Landing is Renton's main outdoor mall and is generally considered to be a great place for shops and restaurants. Check the route if you are not familiar with the walk from Coulon Beach Park.

Check before you go

  • Ivar's Seafood Bar is open Mo-Su 10:00-21:30.
  • Coulon Beach Park is open 08:00-22:00.
  • Vino at the Landing is open Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00.

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

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