Hours
Monday to Thursday: 9:00am-9:00pm (PT)
Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Saturday: 11:00am-5:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am-9:00pm
Open and Close Dates
Section 2 (Jan-Apr)
Service opens: Mon, Jan 13, 2025
Closed: Mon, Feb 17, 2025
Service closes: Fri, Apr 11, 2025
Section 3 (May-Jun)
Service opens: Mon, May 12, 2025
Closed: Mon, May 19, 2025
Service closes: Sun, Jun 29, 2025
Section 4 (Jul-Aug)
Service opens: Mon, Jun 30, 2025
Closed: Tue, Jul 01, 2025
Closed: Fri, Aug 08, 2025
Service closes: Fri, Aug 08, 2025
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