One of the best parts of living on the west coast is watching the sun set at the end of the day. It literally never gets old. The sky explodes into a fiery orange, thoughts and eyes instinctively turn west, and the great world spins - putting on a show for all of us. Every day. Same place. Different time.
There are certainly hundreds of great places to watch sunset in San Diego, countless even, and everyone hopefully has their own unique spot, but if you're fresh out of ideas we've created a running list below:
THE PLACES TO WATCH SUNSET
Sunset Cliffs
Stunning coastline with endless ocean views
Friday DJ In Golden Hill Park
Good vibes, sunset, community, and music
Wonderland Ocean Pub In Ocean Beach
A great ocean-front bar to gather with friends over beers and watch the sunset.
Pacific Beach Boardwalk
Cruise the sandy sunny SoCal strip and see and be seen
Coronado Beach
Two miles of white sand and sun
Hotel Del Coronado
A beautiful wooden beach resort by the beach with open amenities
Nat At Night In Balboa Park
No parents, no rules
Kate Sessions Park
Breathtaking views at one of San Diego's best city parks
We Olive and Wine Bar La Jolla
A secret sunset patio is the ultimate La Jolla hidden gem
Blair Valley And The Pictographs Trail
The desert offers a surprising abundance of life, you just have to know where to look
Cabrillo National Monument
Walk the cliffs and search for the elusive nudibranch at the oldest (European) site in California
Torrey Pines State Reserve
Blustery cliffs and wind-swept pines overlooking the coast
South Fortuna Trail At Mission Trails
Hike to the peak for sunrise and sunset views (not at the same time)
Ocean Beach Bonfire
Gaze at the stars, gaze at the fire, listen to the waves
Windansea Beach
A lovely rock coastline in La Jolla
More Outdoor Activities In San Diego
Paddle Boarding In Mission Bay
Paddle in calm waters around resorts and beaches
Mount Laguna Recreation Area
Camping hiking and snow just east of San Diego
Palomar Mountain State Park
A slice of the Sierras in Southern California
Torrey Pines State Beach
Open stretch of natural coastline with a inlet for the kids
Father Junipero Serra Trail
A stunningly beautiful walk right in the heart of San Diego County
Silver Strand Bikeway In Coronado
A bicycle route cruising the bay and oceanfront at a leisurely pace