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Best Free Sunset Viewing Spots

The NJ Shore is famous for spectacular bay-side sunsets. Here are the best FREE spots to catch the magic hour.

Ocean City

  • Music Pier (Moorlyn Terrace): Classic boardwalk sunset
  • Bayside Center: Bay views, benches
  • 59th Street Bridge: Panoramic bay views
  • Tennessee Avenue Docks: Marina sunset

Somers Point

  • Bay Avenue waterfront: Restaurant row bay views
  • Kennedy Park: Quiet spot with benches

Pro Tips

  • Sunset is on the BAY side (west), not ocean side
  • Arrive 30 minutes early for best spots
  • Summer sunsets around 8:15-8:30pm
  • Best colors 15-20 minutes AFTER sun sets