Golden Anniversary Trip · Oct 1

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OAK Parking

Economy Lot

Oct 1 · 10:00 AM → Oct 4 · 3:30 PM

Wallet

Confirmation OWE824524

Manage Call OAK

Golden Home Base

Downtown Airbnb

1203 Washington Ave · Unit 201

Confirmed

Airbnb codeHM5J238RWK

Directions Airbnb

Outbound

Southwest 4409

Confirmed

OAK→DEN

12:35 PM → 4:00 PM

Thursday, Oct. 1 · AAA AA4FSG

Southwest

Rental Car

Budget · Intermediate SUV

Confirmed

Mazda CX-50 or similar · DEN Airport · $237.60

CostcoC496073905

Budget49963382US0

Reservation still shows 3:00 PM pickup / 2:00 PM return. We’re keeping it as-is; flight 4409 is on the rental booking.

Costco booking Call Budget DEN

Trip at a glance

keep it loose

Thu · Travel Fri · Boulder Sat · Evergreen Sun · Home

Thursday · Oct 1

Arrive + settle into Golden

Low-key

10:00

OAK Economy parking

Scan the pass in Apple Wallet. Do not take a ticket.

12:35

Southwest 4409 departs

Oakland → Denver.

4:00

Land at DEN

Pick up Budget SUV, then head west.

After

Target + Airbnb

Water, soda, Gatorade, a few snacks. Check in after 4 PM.

Evening

Golden on foot

Pub food, local beer, Clear Creek, no reservation.

Friday · Oct 2

Beer + Boulder + the big dinner

Planned

Slow Golden morning

Walk for coffee, Clear Creek, no rush.

Early PM

Brewery

Cerebral West Highland if it fits cleanly; otherwise New Terrain in Golden.

Later

Chautauqua / Flatirons

Easy scenic stop rather than a big hike.

5:45?

Flagstaff House

Target dinner time to catch daylight → sunset (~6:41) → city lights. Reservation not yet confirmed.

Saturday · Oct 3

Evergreen + relaxation

Planned

10:30?

Willow Creek brunch

Evergreen Lake views. Target time; reservation not yet confirmed.

After

Evergreen / Golden downtime

Scenery, wandering, no need to “do” everything.

Optional

Hooga House

90-minute sauna + cold plunge session if it still sounds relaxing.

Dinner

Abejas

Chef-driven Golden dinner. Time/reservation TBD.

Sunday · Oct 4

Easy morning + home

Flight day

Coffee + simple breakfast

Nothing ambitious.

10:00

Airbnb checkout

Return Budget car around ~10:15–10:30.

12:40

Southwest 2253 departs

DEN → OAK, arriving 2:15 PM.

By 3:30

Exit OAK Economy

Scan the same parking pass from Apple Wallet.

Golden morning

all walkable

Across the street

Humble House

1208 Washington Ave · easiest coffee run.

Map

Breakfast

Cafe 13

1301 Arapahoe St · breakfast + coffee.

Map

Classic cafe

Windy Saddle

1110 Washington Ave · coffee, pastries, breakfast.

Map

Itinerary

Anchors, not a checklist.

Trip philosophy

Relaxation is the structure

Golden downtime, one scenic brewery experience, one wellness session if it feels right, one fancy dinner, one scenic brunch, and plenty of room between them.

BeerSceneryGreat foodWalkingNo rushing

Friday

Brewery choice

Cerebral West Highland if it slots in without backtracking. Otherwise New Terrain remains the better scenery-first fit.

Cerebral New Terrain

Saturday

Optional recovery

Hooga House · 90-minute contrast therapy · Finnish saunas, cold plunges, lounge/stretching spaces.

Hooga Map

Reservations

Confirmed items first; planned meals are clearly marked.

Flight

AAA / Southwest

Confirmed

AAA confirmationAA4FSG

ReferenceFDJAXE

Trip protectionEUSP2570697539

Flights + Allianz protection: $1,191.02

AAA Travel

Parking

OAK Economy

Confirmed

ConfirmationOWE824524

Entry Oct 1 · 10:00 AM · Exit Oct 4 · 3:30 PM · $65.99

At the gate: scan the QR code in Apple Wallet. Do not take a ticket.

Lodging

Golden Airbnb

Confirmed

1203 Washington Ave, Unit 201 · Golden, CO 80401

ConfirmationHM5J238RWK

Check-inAfter 4:00 PM

CheckoutBefore 10:00 AM

Detailed listing says garage parking is $10/day. Closest: 1250 Jackson St; backup: 702 12th St.

Rental

Budget via Costco

Confirmed

CostcoC496073905

Budget49963382US0

24050 E 78th Ave, Denver · 303-342-9001 · $237.60 due at agency

Call Map

Friday dinner

Flagstaff House

Planned

1138 Flagstaff Rd · Boulder · target 5:45 PM

Business casual. Fine-dining splurge. Sunset ~6:41 PM.

Reserve Call Map

Saturday brunch

Willow Creek

Planned

29029 Upper Bear Creek Rd · Evergreen · target 10:30 AM

Every table has a view; patio not guaranteed.

Reserve Call Map

Saturday dinner

Abejas

Planned

807 13th St · Golden · time TBD

Chef-driven, seasonal, relaxed special-occasion dinner; walkable from the condo.

Restaurant Call Map

Optional

Hooga House

Optional

16305 S Golden Rd, Unit C · Golden

90-minute contrast therapy · $29/person · reservations required.

Book Call

Packing + Target

Keep the carry-on light.

Flagstaff outfit

smart, comfortable, suitcase-friendly

👖

Gray chino-style dress pants

Best contrast with the navy shoes.

👔

Muted navy long-sleeve shirt

Tucked, top button open, no tie.

👞

Dark navy slip-ons

Pack these; wear the gray Skechers for travel/walking.

➖

No blazer, no tie

Intentional polished smart-casual.

Target stop

Thursday after DEN

💧

Water

Condo + rental car.

🥤

Soda + Gatorade

A few, not a stock-up.

🥨

Small snacks

Bars, pretzels, fruit—things that travel easily.

☀️

Buy instead of pack

Sunscreen, lotion/lip balm, toothpaste/shaving supplies if useful.

Coffee plan: skip stocking the Airbnb. Walk out for better coffee in Golden; the condo Keurig is backup only.

Quick reference

Phones, addresses, and “what was that number?”

Contacts

🅿️

OAK Parking

510-563-3200

🚙

Budget DEN

303-342-9001

✈️

AAA Travel

1-855-460-7680

🍽️

Flagstaff House

303-442-4640

🥂

Willow Creek

303-674-9463

🍷

Abejas

303-952-9745

🧖

Hooga House

720-213-6526

Airbnb notes

What’s already there

King bedFull kitchenKeurigWasher + dryer IronHair dryerWi‑FiA/C + heat

The place is a location-first choice, not a lounging/view condo. Downtown Golden is the “extended living room.”

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