Yes, it is spectacular. The Castle Hill Lighthouse offers one of the most breathtaking sunset vistas in the Ocean State. Because the 1890 stone tower sits on the southwestern tip of Newport, it looks directly over Narragansett Bay to the west.

• • Golden Hour Magic: As the sun dips toward the horizon, the lighthouse is bathed in a warm, golden glow, making it a premier location for watching the sunset.

Expert Planning Tip: Since the sun sets directly over the bay, I recommend arriving about 45 minutes before the official sunset time. This allows us to capture the “soft light” on the lighthouse before the sky turns those deep shades of orange and purple.