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What time is sunset today in Santa Monica?
The pier is the postcard, and the palisades just south of it are calmer. The beach faces southwest, into the usual sunset.
Sunset in Santa Monica today (Tuesday, October 20) is at 6:13 PM PDT. Golden hour runs 5:13-6:13 PM and blue hour ends 6:53 PM. Tonight's SunsetPing score is 6/10: Worth stepping outside.
6/10 Worth stepping outside
Sunset 6:13 PM PDT.
Clear skies, pretty but simple.
Sunset times this week in Santa Monica
Local time (PDT, America/Los_Angeles). Golden hour starts 60 minutes before sunset.
| Date | Sunset | Golden hour starts |
|---|---|---|
| 6:13 PM PDT | 5:13 PM PDT | |
| 6:12 PM PDT | 5:12 PM PDT | |
| 6:11 PM PDT | 5:11 PM PDT | |
| 6:10 PM PDT | 5:10 PM PDT | |
| 6:08 PM PDT | 5:08 PM PDT | |
| 6:07 PM PDT | 5:07 PM PDT | |
| 6:06 PM PDT | 5:06 PM PDT |
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Sunset in Santa Monica — quick answers
What time is sunset in Santa Monica today?
Sunset in Santa Monica today (Tuesday, October 20) is at 6:13 PM PDT.
When is golden hour in Santa Monica tonight?
Golden hour in Santa Monica tonight runs 5:13-6:13 PM and blue hour ends 6:53 PM.
Will the sunset be good in Santa Monica tonight?
Tonight's SunsetPing score is 6/10: Worth stepping outside. The score uses cloud layers, humidity, and visibility. 8 or above means don't miss it.
Where is the best place to watch the sunset in Santa Monica?
People watch the sunset in Santa Monica from Santa Monica Pier, Palisades Park, and Beach at lifeguard tower 0.
Where people stand
- Santa Monica Pier
- Palisades Park
- Beach at lifeguard tower 0
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