Which beach in NYC has the best sunset?

15 Best Places To Watch The Sunset In New York City
  • East River Ferry. ...
  • Hunter's Point. ...
  • Roosevelt Island Tram. ...
  • Coney Island. ...
  • Gantry Plaza State Park. ...
  • The Wharf in Rockaway. Photo: The Wharf Bar & Grill/Facebook. ...
  • Little Island. Photo: Michael Grimm/Little Island. ...
  • Governors Island. Photo: Trust for Governors Island.




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The best thing about Coney Island is you can view amazing sunsets while riding on the amusement park's enormous Wonder Wheel, leisurely walking along the boardwalk, or while relaxing on the beach. The panoramic view of a fiery orange sky as the sun sets is a sight you won't want to miss.

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Manhattan Beach Pier At the end of the pier, the Roundhouse Marine Studies Lab & Aquarium makes for a nice feature to contrast against a colorful sunset.

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10 of the Best Beach Sunset Locations in the World
  • The North Cape, Norway. The North Cape, Norway, is also a prime destination for seeing the northern lights. ...
  • The Serengeti, Tanzania. ...
  • Key West, Florida. ...
  • Grundarfjordur, Iceland. ...
  • Isle of Skye, Scotland. ...
  • Maui, Hawaii. ...
  • Koh Mak, Thailand. ...
  • Palawan, Philippines.


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Manhattanhenge, and how to see it Twice a year – around May 29 and 30, and again around July 11, 12 or 13 – people in New York City look for Manhattanhenge. It's a phenomenon where the sunset aligns perfectly on east-west oriented streets and avenues of Manhattan.

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Find a spot as far east as possible that still has views of New Jersey across the Hudson River. The sunset can also be viewed from these locations: Tudor City Overpass, Manhattan. Hunter's Point South Park in Long Island City, Queens.

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There's a reason photographers – both professional and amateur – head to Rockaway Beach on a regular basis. We have some of the most breathtaking sunsets around.

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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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The perfect place to watch the sunset is the park's main lake, the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir. Try taking a bike tour through Central Park and discover for yourself the beauty of this iconic park!

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Sunset Beach is one of the most famous big wave surfing spots on the North Shore of Oahu. Between the 1950s and the 1980s, it was considered the ultimate test and the most important surf beach in the world.

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Sunset Beach is a popular destination for weddings and other special events, thanks to its picturesque scenery and relaxed atmosphere.

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The Best Places to See Manhattanhenge
  • 14th Street and Broadway (near Union Square)
  • 23rd Street and Broadway (near the Flatiron Building)
  • 34th Street and Fifth Avenue (near the Empire State Building)


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Manhattanhenge typically happens four times between May and July each year. Pro-tip: both evenings during the spring and summer events will produce gorgeous sunsets, but the half sun view is recommended for better photographs!

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15 of the Best Sunsets in the World
  • Vancouver, Canada.
  • Cape Elizabeth, Maine.
  • Key West, Florida.
  • Haleakala National Park in Maui, Hawaii.
  • Eagle Beach, Aruba.
  • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  • Valparaiso, Chile.
  • Punta del Este, Uruguay.


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