Sunset hikes near Marina District, 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.

1. Presidio Hill–Bay Area Ridge Viewpoint, 3 summits 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Golden Gate Bridge East Sidewalk 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 61 min of walking

3. Metson Lake–Elk Glen Lake, 3 lakes 3.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:16 PM

   1. Be there7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Dark8:03 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Metson Lake & Elk Glen Lake 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

5. Lincoln Park Viewpoint–Eagle's Point Overlook, 4 viewpoints 4.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:17 PM

   1. Be there7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Dark8:03 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Black Sands Beach–Marin Headlands Beach, 3 beaches 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 39 min of walking

7. Julian Trail 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 23 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Richardson East–Scotty's Bluff, 8 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 8 min of walking

9. Black Sands Beach–Marin Headlands Beach, 3 beaches 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 39 min of walking

10. Marin Headlands Beach & Coastal Trail 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 11 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Lower Great Highway Trail 5.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:17 PM

    1. Be there7:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Dark8:03 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Sunset Dunes Art Exhibition & Lower Great Highway Trail 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

Show longer hikes too