Get us in your inbox

Driftwood Beach on Jekyll Island, Georgia
Photograph: Shutterstock/ Margaret Wiktor

Is this Florida beach the country's best place to watch the sunrise?

You won’t find many local beaches on this list

Amanda Mactas
Written by
Amanda Mactas
Advertising

Mother Nature is capable of some truly beautiful things, and while some feats are rare (we’re talking about you, aurora borealis and moonbows), others happen every day. Nothing is quite as lovely as waking up with the sun or taking a sunset stroll in the evening. Now, thanks to HawaiianIslands.com, the best beaches to catch both the sunrise and sunset, have been released. The website analyzed tourist reviews on TripAdvisor to determine the world’s best beaches for these everyday occurrences and the results are in.

Here are the best beaches worldwide to watch the sunrise:

  • Kanyakumari Beach, India
  • Lovina Beach, Indonesia
  • Kalapathar Beach, India
  • Rock Beach, India
  • Sanur Beach, Indonesia
  • Konark Beach, India
  • Driftwood Beach, United States
  • Puri Beach, India
  • Marina Beach, India
  • Mandarmani Beach, India

BRB, booking our flights to India real quick. While the majority of these sunrise locales are in India, those looking for more tailored options can check out the full results, which are broken down by continent.

Here are the best beaches worldwide to watch the sunset:

  • Mindil Beach, Australia
  • Arpoador Beach, Brazil
  • Cable Beach, Australia
  • Kuta Beach - Bali, Indonesia
  • Las Cabanas Beach, Philippines
  • Kanyakumari Beach, India
  • Jimbaran Beach, Indonesia
  • Cala Comte, Spain
  • Double Six Beach, Indonesia
  • Seminyak Beach, Indonesia

Although more versatile, the best beach spots to view sunsets are predominantly in Indonesia. So next time you’re booking travel around that sunrise hike, keep these spots in mind for an unparalleled experience.

You may also like
You may also like
Advertising