Timeline
17:17
Pick up a fresh pastry or slice of pizza from the co-op bakery. The shop is open until 17:00, so you have plenty of time before the sun goes down. Grab something to hold while you walk.
17:47
San Francisco Botanical Garden
Walk 9 minutes to the Botanical Garden entrance. Pay the cover charge and head straight for the Redwood Trail. The towering trees create a natural cathedral that feels even more magical as the light fades.
18:32
San Francisco Botanical Garden
Stand on the trail and watch the sunset. On this date, the sun sets toward the west, casting a final golden glow through the branches before disappearing.
19:17
End the evening with a relaxed dinner at the crepe place nearby. The menu offers scrambles, soups, and crêpes, and the free coffee refills make it a perfect spot to digest your thoughts and your snack.
Local tip
The garden closes at 17:00 on weekdays and 17:00 on Sundays. On 15 October, sunset is at 18:32, so you will be well inside the opening hours for your visit and snack.
Check before you go
- Botanical Garden hours: Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM, Sat Sun and Holidays 10AM-5PM.
- Arizmendi Bakery hours: Tu-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa 07:30-18:00; Su 07:30-17:00.
- Crepevine hours: Mo-Sa 07:30-23:00; Su 07:30-22:00.
Worth knowing
- Arizmendi Bakery is open at 17:17 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
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