Sun, rooftops and outdoor dining in Santa Monica
We currently track 9 terraces, rooftop bars and sun spots in Santa Monica, kept up to date by the community. None of them are in the sun right now — check the sun hours below.
Sunset is at 02:08 and golden hour starts at 01:35.
Sunset
02:08
Golden hour
01:35
Daylight
12h 32min
Find sunny terraces, rooftop bars and outdoor seating in Santa Monica in real time. Sun Map is a community-driven guide where users mark where the sun hits outdoor terraces in Santa Monica. Tap a spot for opening hours, reviews and directions.
Top 10 sunny terraces in Santa Monica
The ten best sun spots in Santa Monica right now, ranked from 9 mapped terraces.
Ashland Hill
Main Street 2807
2
Sun score
HomeState
Wilshire Boulevard 720
2
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La La Land
Montana Avenue 1426
2
Sun score
Red O - Taste of Mexico
Ocean Avenue 1541
2
Sun score
Santa Monica Brew Works
Colorado Avenue 1920
2
Sun score
Starbucks
Montana Avenue 701
2
Sun score
Starbucks
Pico Boulevard 2727
2
Sun score
The Bungalow
Wilshire Boulevard 101
2
Sun score
Vito Restaurant
Ocean Park Boulevard 2807
0
Sun score
The sun score is calculated automatically from sunlit hours, how late the evening sun lasts, community ratings and check-ins, photos and how complete the listing is.
The sun in Santa Monica this week (week 37)
Here is the sun outlook for Santa Monica, 7 Sept–13 Sept. We track 9 terraces, rooftop bars and sun spots in the city and keep the sun hours up to date.
The best day for evening sun is Monday, when the sun sets at 02:13 after 12h 41min of daylight.
Days get 13 minutes shorter this week — by the weekend the sun sets at 02:05.
Planning after-work drinks in the sun? Aim for Monday in Santa Monica and pick a spot with sun until 02:13.
| Day | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 7 Sept Best evening | 02:13 | 12h 41min |
| Tuesday 8 Sept | 02:12 | 12h 39min |
| Wednesday 9 Sept | 02:11 | 12h 37min |
| Thursday 10 Sept | 02:09 | 12h 34min |
| Friday 11 Sept | 02:08 | 12h 32min |
| Saturday 12 Sept | 02:06 | 12h 30min |
| Sunday 13 Sept | 02:05 | 12h 28min |
The sun in Santa Monica today
Sunrise
13:35
Sun highest
19:52
Sunset
02:08
Golden hour
01:35
Daylight
12h 32min
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Pick what you're after in Santa Monica – rooftop, beach club, waterfront or shade.
9 spots
Ashland Hill
Main Street 2807
HomeState
Wilshire Boulevard 720
La La Land
Montana Avenue 1426
Red O - Taste of Mexico
Ocean Avenue 1541
Santa Monica Brew Works
Colorado Avenue 1920
Starbucks
Montana Avenue 701
Starbucks
Pico Boulevard 2727
The Bungalow
Wilshire Boulevard 101
Vito Restaurant
Ocean Park Boulevard 2807
Sunset in Santa Monica month by month
How long the evening sun lasts on terraces in Santa Monica across the year.
| Month | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| January | 01:08 | 10h 8min |
| February | 01:38 | 10h 59min |
| March | 02:02 | 11h 57min |
| April | 02:26 | 13h 2min |
| May | 02:49 | 13h 56min |
| June | 03:08 | 14h 25min |
| July | 03:07 | 14h 12min |
| August | 02:42 | 13h 26min |
| September | 02:02 | 12h 24min |
| October | 01:21 | 11h 21min |
| November | 00:52 | 10h 24min |
| December | 00:47 | 9h 54min |
Updated automatically
Guide: sun and terraces in Santa Monica
Sun Map maps 9 outdoor spots in Santa Monica, including 0 rooftop bars and 0 beach clubs. Sun status is calculated from the real-time position of the sun and topped up with sun hours flagged by guests and owners. You see where the sun actually is right now – not just where there are outdoor tables.
Good to know
- Narrow streets lose the sun earlier – rooftop bars in Santa Monica keep it longest.
- Prefer shade? Filter on Shade for umbrellas, pergolas and awnings.
- Opening and sun hours are kept up to date by the community – flag any changes.
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FAQ – Santa Monica
- Which terraces in Santa Monica are in the sun right now?
- Sun Map calculates the sun's position in real time and shows which of the 9 terraces, rooftop bars and beach clubs in Santa Monica are sunny right now – and how long the sun lasts.
- Where can I find rooftop bars in Santa Monica?
- Filter by rooftop bar, roof terrace or beach club in Santa Monica and sort by sun right now, distance or reviews from real guests.
- Is Sun Map free?
- Yes. Search, sun hours, opening hours and directions are free – no account needed.
- Can I find terraces with shade in Santa Monica?
- Yes. Filter by Shade for parasols, pergolas, awnings or natural shade – and by Wind shelter on breezy days. Sun and shade can be selected together.
- Which quick filters are available in Santa Monica?
- Last sun after 7pm, beer & after work, coffee, rooftop bar, beach club, waterfront, pool bar, garden, live music, dog friendly, sidewalk seating, wind shelter and shade – combine several at once.
- How is the Top 10 in Santa Monica ranked?
- By SunScore, which weighs sun quality, ratings (both Sun Map and Google Maps), community activity and how complete a listing is. Placement cannot be bought.
- How do I know if the sun is out right now?
- Guests report ☀️, ⛅ or 🌧️ with one tap, and reports from the last two hours show the live conditions. The week forecast also blends sun hours, temperature and clear skies into the best day.
- Do I need an account?
- No. As a guest you can browse every terrace, the map and the city guides. An account is only needed for favourites, check-ins, reviews and friends.
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