Best sunset spots in Santa Monica

Outdoors

Tongva Park

Public park boasting modern architectural features plus play equipment, a splash pad & benches.

Ocean Park

Hotchkiss Park

This small park surrounded by trees features a sloping lawn with a path & partial ocean views.

Food & Drink

The Albright

Rustic-chic re-do of a veteran fish house on the pier with local fare, craft beer & communal tables.

Ocean Park

Crescent Bay Park

Tranquil park featuring grassy areas, benches & a pergola, plus views of the ocean.

Wilshire Montana

Christine Emerson Reed Park

Neighborhood park with tennis & basketball courts, plus a playground for children.

Ocean Park

Barnard Way Linear Park

Narrow park above the beach featuring a walking path with water views & many benches.

Pico

Virginia Avenue Park

9.5-acre park featuring a community center, seasonal splash pad, 2 playgrounds & basketball courts.

Sunset Park

Clover Park

This 17.9-acre park includes lighted ball fields & tennis courts, plus playgrounds & picnic spots.

Ocean Park

Dorothy Green Park

This beach-adjacent park features a playground, picnic areas & sculptures, plus restrooms.

Family

Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier

Oceanfront park with coasters, eateries & games on the pier, including an iconic Ferris wheel.

Downtown

Holey Moley Golf Club Santa Monica

Northeast

Douglas Park

Popular urban park includes lawn bowling, a playground & 2 tennis courts, plus a rental clubhouse.

North of Montana

Palisades Park

This sizable strip of grass, palm trees & walking trails features expansive ocean views.

Ocean Park

Ocean View Park

Busy beachfront park features paddle tennis, basketball & tennis courts, plus a grassy lawn & hill.

Sunset Park

Marine Park

A park that features an auditorium, playground, picnic areas, lighted fields & athletic courts.

Brentwood

MountainGate Country Club