There’s something about the sunset that captivates us. Although a sunrise holds the same type of aura as a sunset, whether it’s the thought of having to get up early or not, we as people are more drawn to a beautiful sunset. Although typically imagining the best sunsets in the world from the shores of a beach, that’s not always the case. We’ve come up with what we think are the 5 best places to see sunsets in the U.S.

Waikiki Beach, Hawaii: One of the most picturesque scenes in the entire world, you can’t have a conversation about sunsets and not talk about Waikiki. Sunset is incorporated into daily life, with many daily activities centering around it, such as sunset movies and sunset Segway tours. From a beach chair along the shore, a tiki hut bar or hotel balcony, the sunset from Waikiki Beach is not to be missed.

Grand Canyon, Arizona: Arizona as a whole is known for their colorful night skies. What better way to see an Arizona sunset than from its most famous landmark. Not many people do the Grand Canyon sunset because it requires finding local accommodations, which can be far and few between near the Grand Canyon, but worth it for the once in a lifetime experiences and photographs.

Santa Monica Pier, Los Angeles, California: The Santa Monica Pier is that one cliché sunset scene that everyone has to do once in their life. An American icon, the Santa Monica Pier is a sight in and of itself, but especially when you add sunset to it. One of the most photographed places in America, the Santa Monica Pier offers a fun ambiance at sunset.

Stratosphere, Las Vegas, Nevada: Surprising to many, the Vegas area features some great spots for watching the sunset. A unique blend of the great outdoors with the ominous mountains and the lit-up skyline, Vegas makes for an interesting sunset. The best view from the city is by going up to the top view area of the Stratosphere Hotel and Casino, which features a 360-degree view of the Vegas sunset.

Outer Banks, North Carolina: Of course known much more for their sunrises, rather than sunsets, the east coast sneaks onto our list with the addition of the Outer Banks. As a double coastline, the Outer Banks is unusual in how you can enjoy going out on one beach to see the sunrise and head a short distance to the other side to see the sunset. Hatteras Island is just one of the many great spots for catching the sunset at the Outer Banks.

What travel destination provided you with the most memorable sunset?