The days in Hawaii just have a different feeling, and it is quite difficult to explain. The sun shines bright and high in the sky, the year round warm weather is perfect always (unless it starts raining), and because of the amazing weather, we are able to spend our days outside enjoying the world’s best weather. As the day draws to a close, the sky fills with incredible colors as the sun begins to dip below the horizon, ending another day in paradise. But just because the day is coming to a close, doesn’t mean the activity stops. One of the favorite activities for locals and visitors is to head to the beach to enjoy the sunset and relax on the sand at one of the most peaceful times of day.
Each island has its places to watch the sunset, a perfect setting for a magical time of day. In some conditions, like when there is a Vog (volcanic smog) that has traveled from the Big Island’s Mt. Kilauea to neighbor islands, the sunset is taken to a whole new level. The sky fills with brilliant colors like pink, orange, yellow, and red that layer over each other to create a scene that is downright stunning.
There are countless places that you can watch the sunset from, but the best give an unobstructed view of the entire sky and horizon, and usually includes a clear view of the ocean. You’ve surely seen plenty of pictures of the Hawaiian sunset, but actually seeing it with your own eyes has to be on your Hawaii to-do list. Take plenty of photos, but remember to see it with your eyes and create a memory from your trip to the islands.
Our top places to view the Hawaiian sunset:
- Sunset Beach – Oahu
- Haleakala – Maui
- Kohala Coast – Big Island
- Mauna Kea – Big Island
- On a Boat – Any Island
No matter where you choose to view the sunset from, you are not going to believe your eyes. The natural beauty that is created by the site of the sun dipping below the horizon, bouncing off the ocean, and filling the sky with colors is breathtaking and you will not want to miss it. How many sunsets to you plan on watching while you are in Hawaii?
Due to the high volume of visitors traveling to Hawaii year round, our Hawaii tours and activities sell out quickly. In many cases, tours sell out weeks or months in advance. To ensure your spots on tour, we recommend reserving your tours today. Call our office or book online to take advantage of our low price guarantee today.
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