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Sunset at Douglas Park

Start with a coffee, watch the sun dip below the horizon from a quiet pond, and end the evening with a drink nearby.

Best time: 17:07About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 15:52

    Paderia

    Grab a pastry and coffee at Paderia.

  2. 16:37

    Douglas Park

    Walk to Douglas Park and find a spot near the pond.

  3. 17:07

    Douglas Park

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW over the water.

  4. 17:37

    The Gaslite

    End the night with a drink at The Gaslite.

Local tip

The Gaslite opens at 16:00, so you can arrive early for the sunset viewing if you prefer, but the park is best enjoyed in the quiet moments before the sun dips.

Check before you go

  • Paderia is open Tu-Su 09:00-17:00.
  • The Gaslite is open Mo-Su 16:00-26:00.

Worth knowing

  • Paderia is open at 15:52 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

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

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