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Sunset

Golden Hour at Presidio Park

Start with a wine and a walk up the hill to catch the sun dipping below the horizon.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:20

    The Wine Lover

    Grab a glass of wine at The Wine Lover in the Village. It is a lovely wine bar with a wide selection and some light meals, perfect for settling in before the climb.

  2. 16:35

    Presidio Park

    Walk 54 minutes WNW to Presidio Park. Perched on the hill above Old Town, this large park contains canyons and tall trees. Arrive early to find a spot with a clear view toward the WSW.

  3. 17:05

    Presidio Park

    Watch the sunset. At 17:05, the sun sets toward the WSW, casting long shadows through the canyon walls and illuminating the historic presidio site.

  4. 17:50

    Cosmopolitan Restaurant and Hotel

    Dinner at Cosmopolitan Restaurant and Hotel. Walk 7 minutes from the park. Dine in the garden amid flowers, trees, and fountains in a building built by Juan Bandini in 1829. It is open until 22:00.

Local tip

The walk from the Village to Presidio Park is a steady uphill climb. Wear comfortable shoes. The Cosmopolitan Restaurant is open Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00 and Su 10:00-22:00.

Check before you go

  • The Wine Lover has no listed hours, so check if they are open for evening service.
  • Presidio Park is open at sunset, but verify any seasonal closing times for the park itself.

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

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