Can you see the sunrise in California?

Sunrise in Los Angeles is an exotic sight giving you the experience of a fresh day, a mesmerizing start. Whether you are vacationing in this city or just need to unwind after your fervent night out, LA with its beautiful parks, beaches, reserve forests, mountains and lakes offers plenty of soothing sunrise views.



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There are so many unique beaches in California to see the sunrise, view the sunset, or both, and Butterfly Beach is one of them. Take the Cabrillo Beach Bike Path leading to Butterfly Beach and you'll have scenic vantage points over the water throughout. Do Santa Barbara sunrise spots get better than this?

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California's West Coast location might make its sunsets more famous, but the state also offers some gorgeous sunrises, especially in its eastern half. Consider Sequoia National Park, just west of Death Valley.

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As you may already know, the sun rises in the East and sets in the West, so this means the sun sets over the ocean in San Diego and rises in the East toward the mountains. Most sunrises are best seen when you head more to inland San Diego.

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One of the most important Hollywood vantage points is the Griffith Observatory. The famous deck has been hosting viewers since 1935. Grab a telescope and watch the sunrise (or set) over Los Angeles. Watch the sunrise over the canyons and caress our gorgeous City of Angels.

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For a few weeks around the equinoxes, the sun rises first at West Quoddy Head in Lubec, Maine. During the remainder of spring and throughout summer, the sun rises first on Mars Hill, 150 miles (240 km) to the northeast.

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The Best Places to See the Sunrise in the United States
  • Mount Haleakala in Maui, Hawaii. ...
  • Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. ...
  • Key West, Florida. ...
  • Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah. ...
  • Taft Point in Yosemite National Park, California. ...
  • Mormon Row in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. ...
  • Lookout Mountain in Golden, Colorado.


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Surfrider Beach, Malibu One of the most Eastern facing beaches is Malibu Surfrider Beach which overlooks the Malibu Pier. When people see shots from this area labeled “sunrise” and they see the sun behind the pier, they instantly assume that they must be looking at a shot that was taken on the East Coast.

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Florida is known for its sunshine so it is no surprise that the state's sunsets are prime time, too. Of course, the best ones happen on the west side of the state, facing the Gulf of Mexico. Of those, the sunsets at Bradenton are tough to beat.

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Key West, Florida Located at the southernmost point of the US, and without any obstructed views, it is where sunset dreams come true. Revel in the beauty of its tropical waters, palm tree-lined shores, and breathtaking scenes as the sun disappears into the horizon.

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