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8 Best Places to See a Sunset in Huntington Beach

There isn’t a bad seat in the house when it comes to viewing a spectacular Huntington Beach sunset. But we’ve traveled around the town and have consistently found several top choices for sunset viewing. 

Whether you are on a romantic stroll, just passing through on Pacific Coast Highway on a trip to another destination or happen to be driving around and running errands, the sunsets are spectacular and worth a 10 minute break from the routine.

 

So let’s get to it…here’s the list:

Huntington City Beach south side of the pier near the shoreline is the number one choice.  The way the sun filters through the famous Huntington Beach Pier pilings is awesome. The play of light and shadow is not only mesmerizing, the moist, evening air is intoxicating. It is guaranteed to relax your mind.

 

Huntington City Beach Dog Beach parking lots between Seapoint and Golden West Streets is our number two choice (SEE PHOTO ABOVE.) People gather for the sunsets and stay just until it gets dark. At this location you can watch the interplay of people and pets on the beach with the darkening sky as the sun drops brilliantly into the ocean. It isn’t just a sunset, it’s an entire experience.

 

Bolsa Chica Wetlands Mesa is our number three choice for watching sunsets. Though the trail to the mesa is currently closed from the bridge crossing, you can loop around the opposite direction to get there quite easily. Standing up on the hill, you can see the birds dive and dart after fish and other food. Their flight, mixed with the golden fading light in oranges and yellows contrasts with the dark blues and grays of the ocean at this time of day. It’s a 3-D experience being at the wetlands any time of day, but at this special show, the sky draws the final curtain. We recommend that you start heading back to your car before dark, however.

 

Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort  (hotel) west facing rooms and suites could be number one choice but we must appeal to the local audience as well. The best views on the coast are afforded those who reserve a room at the 4 Diamond Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort.

 

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa west facing rooms and suites are our next selection for sunset views. The hotel does experience a few obstructions that some see as enhancements. Palm trees can block the view a bit or simply make it a more interesting show.

 

Overlook Park in Huntington Beach on Garfield and Seapoint Streets comes in as number six for ocean views. There’s no hassle to park. It’s free, its wide open in a dirt field overlooking the oil fields, Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island. The experience has a natural feel to it. It is silent, simple and soothing.

 

Huntington Harbour in a boat is a great sunset experience. Though the sunset, itself, is obstructed, the reflections on the water are interesting. Try it in a Duffy boat that you can rent at Sunset Beach (seats 8 people).

 

Huntington Beach Pier is a great location to watch surfers, people walking on the beach and the distant shores of Long Beach and San Pedro as the sun goes down. The breeze can be pleasant but don't forget to take a jacket. For locals who have never experienced a temperature below 55 degrees, the night time pier experience can feel like Antarctica.