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Sunset

La Jolla Sunset Lineup

Grab a bite near the landmark, walk south to catch the last light on the water, and finish with wine as the stars come out.

Best time: 17:05About 105 min

Timeline

  1. 15:50

    Verdes El Ranchero

    Pick up a margarita and some local Mexican food at Verdes El Ranchero. The decor is great and the prices are reasonable for the area.

  2. 16:10

    Windansea Beach

    Walk ten minutes south to Windansea Beach. This spot is famous among surfers and features the historic Surf Shack. Find a spot on the sand to watch the sun dip below the horizon toward the WSW.

  3. 17:35

    Gata

    Head back toward the north end to Children's Pool Beach area. Stop at Gata for a glass of wine and some tapas. The atmosphere is lively and the wine selection is extensive.

Local tip

Check the route back from Windansea to Gata, as there is no direct walking path described between the south beaches and the downtown area.

Check before you go

  • Verdes El Ranchero is open Tu-Su 12:00-21:00.
  • Gata is open Mo-Su 17:00-24:00.

Worth knowing

  • Verdes El Ranchero is open at 15:50 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

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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