There’s something so magical about a Southern California sunset. Take a look at these breathtaking pictures taken by some of my favorite photographers on Flickr. These photos will remind you just how lucky we are to live here.

  1. An autumn sunset in Santa Clarita.

Flickr/Jeff Turner

  1. Magic hour in the Mojave Desert as the sun goes down.

Flickr/Rennett Stowe

  1. A blazing red sunset ignites the sky over Malibu.

Flickr/Pacheco

  1. A Marina Del Rey sunset while boating sounds like a nice way to end the day.

Flickr/dailymatador

  1. Oceanside Pier looks like a peaceful place for a winter stroll as the sun goes down.

Flickr/Bryce Bradford

  1. The brilliant colors in the Santa Barbara sky are so unreal it looks like it could be a painting.

Flickr/Doc Searls

  1. Santa Monica Pier looks stunning. Have you ever been on a ferris wheel at sunset?

Flickr/Pacheco

  1. A cozy sunset view in Coronado at the Hotel Del. I think I could linger here for a long while.

Flickr/hoteldelcoronado

  1. Another Malibu Sunset to be savored.

Flickr/Graham

  1. The warm glow of Manhattan Beach Pier as the sun dips into the ocean. Simply lovely.

Flickr/Eric Demarcq

  1. Relaxing on the Balboa Pier in Newport Beach at sunset.

Flickr/Karol Franks

  1. A desert sunset lights up the sky in Antelope Valley with soft bursts of orange and red.

Flickr/Rennet Stowe

  1. A cloud covered sky bursting with color in Malibu.

  2. Crescent Bay in Laguna Beach bathed in purple light. Wow!

Flickr/Corey Thompson

  1. A smoldering sky over the Malibu rocks is quite a stunning sight.

Flickr/Pacheco

It’s hard not to fall in love with Southern California after looking at these sunsets. These pictures make me want to pack a picnic, snuggle up on a blanket with my honey and sip on a California Zin while the sun goes down. Doesn’t that sound fun?

Flickr/Jeff Turner

Flickr/Rennett Stowe

Flickr/Pacheco

Flickr/dailymatador

Flickr/Bryce Bradford

Flickr/Doc Searls

Flickr/hoteldelcoronado

Flickr/Graham

Flickr/Eric Demarcq

Flickr/Karol Franks

Flickr/Rennet Stowe

Flickr/Corey Thompson

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