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Sunset

Golden Light at the Midway

Watch the sun dip below the horizon from the deck of a retired aircraft carrier, starting with a quick bite nearby.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:20

    San Diego Burger Co.

    Grab a burger and a drink at San Diego Burger Co. The kitchen opens at 10:00 and stays open until 21:00, so it is ready for you well before the sun goes down.

  2. 16:45

    USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum

    Walk 12 minutes from Seaport Village to the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum. Enter the grounds and head straight to the flight deck. The museum is open until 17:00, giving you time to settle in before the light shifts.

  3. 17:05

    USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum

    Stand on the flight deck and watch the sun set toward the WSW. The expansive open space offers a clear view of the sky turning gold and then red as the day ends.

  4. 17:30

    Marion's Fish Market

    End the evening at Marion's Fish Market for a late dinner. It stays open until 21:00, perfect for winding down after the sunset.

Local tip

Check the route from Seaport Village to the Midway if you are unsure of the path. The walk is short but involves navigating the waterfront area.

Check before you go

  • USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum closes at 17:00. Make sure you enter with enough time to reach the deck before sunset.
  • San Diego Burger Co. is open from 10:00 to 21:00.
  • Marion's Fish Market is open from 10:00 to 21:00.

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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