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Sunset

Golden Hour on Treasure Island

Grab a drink before the sun dips below the bay, then watch the skyline catch fire from the island's edge.

Best time: 15 OctoberAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 17:46

    Gold Bar Distillery

    Start at Gold Bar Distillery with a local spirit or cocktail. The bar is open from 12:00 to 21:00, so you have plenty of time to settle in before heading out.

  2. 18:16

    Treasure Island Naval Station

    Walk 14 minutes south to the Administration Building. This Moderne structure offers a quiet moment to compose yourself before the main view.

  3. 18:31

    Bay Bridge and Treasure Island Viewpoint

    Make your way to the Bay Bridge and Treasure Island Viewpoint. At sunset on 15 October, the sun sets toward the W, framing the bay and the city skyline in golden light.

  4. 19:01

    Oasis - pizzeria & event venue

    End your evening with a slice of pizza at Oasis. It stays open until 21:00, giving you time to digest the view and enjoy a warm meal.

Local tip

The walk from the viewpoint to Oasis is short, but check the route as directions are not provided in the context. Wear layers as it gets breezy near the water.

Check before you go

  • Gold Bar Distillery is open Tu-Su 12:00-21:00.
  • Oasis - pizzeria & event venue is open 11:00-21:00.

Worth knowing

  • Gold Bar Distillery is open at 17:46 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

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

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