Timeline
18:10
Pick up a coffee and a pastry at Coffee Time. It is open early and offers a quick, local fix before the evening rush.
18:40
Walk to Salem Willows Arcade and Park. This oceanfront park is a well-loved local spot with a kitschy carnival atmosphere. Arrive early to find a good spot on the grass or near the arcade for the view.
19:25
Watch the sun set toward the WNW. The harbor views from this park provide a clear horizon for the golden light and sunset.
19:55
End the evening at Bella Verona. This little trattoria serves quality Italian cuisine and is open late enough for a relaxed dinner after the sunset.
Local tip
The walk from the anchor to the park is 27 minutes. If you are starting from the Salem Art Gallery, head ENE. Bella Verona is 16 minutes from the gallery, making it a convenient end point if you are coming directly from there.
Check before you go
- Salem Willows Arcade and Park is open during daylight hours.
- Bella Verona is open Mo-Su 16:00-22:00. Ensure you arrive before 22:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Salem (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).