Where to watch the sunset.
The 7 South Coast spots the Sunset Score sends people to: 5 at the water, and 2 up high for nights when the marine layer sits on the beach. Each night's score picks one of them.
Tonight, sunset at 5:02 PM: a decent one. Watch from Ellwood Bluffs. The week's scores →
At the water
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Butterfly Beach
Montecito · at the water
A west-facing beach, which is rare on this coast.
Our pickThu 9/10Tue 6/10
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Shoreline Park
The Mesa · at the water
Bluff-top lawn and benches over the water.
Our pickFri 5/10
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Arroyo Burro Beach
Hendry's · at the water
Sand, tide pools and the Boathouse right there.
Our pickSat 5/10
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Goleta Beach
Goleta · at the water
The pier runs out over the water.
Our pickSun 7/10
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Ellwood Bluffs
Goleta · at the water
Open bluff trails west of town.
Our pickTonight 5/10Mon 2/10
Up high
When fog or a low marine layer covers the beaches, these sit above it.
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Elings Park
Above the Mesa · up high
A hilltop with room to spread out.
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Franceschi Park
The Riviera · up high
The view over the whole city to the sea.
Free, every Thursday
Good sunsets, called ahead.
The Thursday issue scores the weekend's sunsets and tells you where to watch.