08/13/2026
This is the sunset list we'd hand a friend on their first day in LA, from a cliff in Malibu to a Ferris wheel over the water β¬οΈ
Comment SUNSET and we'll send you the full guide, all six spots with our tips on timing, parking, and how to get the best view π
Here are the first three:
π Griffith Observatory β the most reliable view in the city. Free terraces, the skyline stretching to the ocean, and the Hollywood Sign off to the northwest. Weekday evenings are calmer, and it's closed Mondays.
π Point Dume β a cliffside cove in Malibu for an ocean sunset. It's a short 1.1-mile hike out to the bluff, so skip the flip-flops, and it pairs well with a day up the coast.
π Santa Monica Pier & Palisades Park β two spots five minutes apart. Grab the beach pier for the Ferris wheel in your shot, or the bluff-top park for a quiet bench and a wide-open horizon.
Where's your favorite LA sunset spot?