12600 N Torrey Pines Rd
San Diego County, CA

With so many places to catch a picturesque waterfront sunset in San Diego County, just about any palm tree–lined location would do the trick. But there are a few that stand out above the rest. From downtown to North County piers, here are the best sunset spots in San Diego County.

1500 Orange Ave
Coronado, CA

Coronado is known for its five sparkling white-sand beaches that stretch along the west side of the peninsula jutting into San Diego Bay. Watch the sunset from the beach, try the cocktails next to the firepits on the Hotel del Coronado's Sun Deck, or take advantage of the outdoor patio at Babcock & Story Bar.

Ladera St
San Diego, CA

Arrive early to find your perfect San Diego sunset spot on these rugged cliffs. There’s a path along the top of the cliffs, along with stairs in a few spots so you can walk down to the beach. Another option: Just spread out a picnic blanket on the grass.

12600 N Torrey Pines Rd
San Diego County, CA

Torrey Pines covers 1,500 acres of land preserved for the area's flora and fauna, including the rare Torrey pine. One of the best places in San Diego to catch the sunset is at the top of those cliffs, on Razor Point Trail.

1100 Coast Blvd
San Diego, CA

Enjoy a stunning sunset on the bluffs overlooking the Pacific at Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Park. It's one of the most photographed spots in San Diego—and it's easy to see why.

San Diego, CA

See marine wildlife along with a stunning coastal sunset at La Jolla Cove. As an added bonus, you can sometimes catch surfers in the distance, making for a classic California vista.

8650 Kennel Way
San Diego County, CA

Sunsets in San Diego County are popular because there’s something pretty special about watching the colors of the sky change over the Pacific Ocean. Click the "Visit website" link below for more spectacular spots to watch the sun drop below the horizon in San Diego.