AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Lobitos, ca

A short walk out, the whole show, and back at your car before dark. Times are estimates at a relaxed pace; give yourself extra buffer, especially with kids or in a group.

9 of 12 spots
  1. Half Moon Bay State Beach Viewpoint–Cowell Ranch Beach, 3 beaches 1.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:51 PM

    1. Be there6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Dark7:37 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Seal Rock Viewpoint–Cowell Ranch Beach, 3 beaches 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  3. Whale Bone Beach 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  4. Star Hill Road 2.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:51 PM

    1. Be there6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Dark7:37 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. Elbow Tree–Irish Ridge Road, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  6. Cowell Ranch Beach 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  7. Purisima Creek Trail & Summit Springs Trail via Craig Britton Trail 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 59 min of walking

  8. Chris Macintosh Trail & Whittemore Gulch Trail 4.3 mi away

    Be there by 6:51 PM

    1. Be there6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Dark7:37 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. South Leaf Trail 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:33 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 16 min of walking

  10. Mateo Coast State Beaches–Redondo Beach, 3 beaches 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  11. Chris Macintosh Trail–North Ridge Trail, 3 sights 4.9 mi away

    Be there by 6:51 PM

    1. Be there6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Dark7:37 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. Manzanita Trail–North Leaf Trail, 3 sights 4.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 26 min of walking

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