Does California have the best sunsets?

However, California is also the sunset capital of the world (okay we made that up), but since the sun sets on the west and we are on the west coast, there's really no better place to watch the sun dip below the horizon then in California.



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While California is king when it comes to sunsets, Santa Monica Pier stands out as a usual way to experience sundown. For the best views, take a ride on the Ferris wheel where novices can see the sunset across the ocean for miles.

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The Best Spots for Sunset Watching in the U.S.
  • Santa Monica Pier - Santa Monica, CA. ...
  • Mallory Square - Key West, FL. ...
  • Brooklyn Bridge - New York, NY. ...
  • Chicago Botanic Garden - Chicago, IL. ...
  • Lands End - San Francisco, CA. ...
  • Discovery Park - Seattle, WA. ...
  • Kennedy Center - Washington, DC. ...
  • Tybee Lighthouse - Tybee Island, GA.


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Stretching along the Pacific Coast, California's shores are lined with beautiful beaches. Whether your interest is piqued by riding waves with your surfboard, exploring tidepools, or simply lounging in the sun, the Golden State has a stretch of sand for you.

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The best place in the world to watch both, according to the research, is the Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA. With its dramatic cliffs and pristine lakes, it's no wonder the Grand Canyon has been crowned the top spot in the world for watching the sunrise and sunset.

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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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For a front row seat to a New York sunset we recommend heading to the west bank. Here, you'll get unrivalled views of stunning red and orange skies with no towering skyscrapers to block the view, or your camera lens for that matter.

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