When is Canyon Overlook Sunset Point open?
Open 24 hours, every day.
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ViewpointSorrento Mesa Rim Trail
Canyon Overlook Sunset Point
- 4.519 reviews
- Free
- Open now
Perched above the canyon, this overlook offers sweeping panoramic views and a peaceful atmosphere at sunset. Expect wide vistas ideal for photography, short walking trails, and a calm spot for reflection or picnics. Visit for dramatic light, easy access, and memorable sightseeing.
Quick answers
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When is the best time to visit Canyon Overlook Sunset Point?
It's at its best afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Canyon Overlook Sunset Point indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is Canyon Overlook Sunset Point?
5912 Sorrento Valley Blvd,San Diego, CA 92121.
Right now · 2:00 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
68°
Partly cloudy
- Feels
- 66°
- Rain
- 8%
- Wind
- 11mph
- 3pm
67° - 4pm65°
- 5pm
63°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Plan your visit
Hours
Open now- monday
- Open 24 hours
- tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- thursday
- Open 24 hours
- friday
- Open 24 hours
- saturday
- Open 24 hours
- sundayToday
- Open 24 hours
Where and how
- 1 Canyon Overlook Sunset Point
- 2 Lopez Canyon Trail · 19 min
- 3 Shaw Valley Trail · 21 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good for solo
- Good for couples
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 19 reviews
Known for
- Sunset views
- Photography
- Sightseeing
- Scenic views
- Walking trails
- Wildlife viewing
The feel
- Quiet
- Spacious
- Tourists
- Couples
- Solo friendly
Around Sorrento Mesa Rim Trail
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer.
Light layerThe whole time