Timeline
15:42
Grab a warm pastry or coffee to take with you. A Sweet Affair opens early and stays open late, so you can grab a bite before the garden closes.
15:57
Enter the Ruth Bancroft Garden. The 2½-acre dry garden is open until 16:00 on weekdays, but since sunset is at 17:12, you will need to check if the garden is still accessible or if you are viewing from the perimeter. The garden is closed on Mondays. If the garden is closed, you can still enjoy the exterior views or head straight to the park.
17:12
Walk 11 minutes southwest to Heather Farm Park. This 102-acre park offers open views. The sun sets toward the WSW, which aligns with the direction from Heather Farm Park to the anchor (NE), meaning the sun will be setting behind the garden from your perspective here, creating a beautiful silhouette of the succulents against the sky.
17:57
End your evening with ice cream at Guanatos Ice Cream. It is only an 8-minute walk from Heather Farm Park and open until 20:00, perfect for a late sunset treat.
Local tip
The garden is closed on Mondays. Check the route to Heather Farm Park if you are not driving.
Check before you go
- Ruth Bancroft Garden hours: Tu-Su 10:00-16:00. It is closed on Mondays.
Worth knowing
- A Sweet Affair is open at 15:42 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
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