Overview
Long sung by 19th-century poets and painters, Manila Bay's sunset is celebrated as one of the world's most beautiful. Walk along Roxas Boulevard, west of Rizal Park, or the Manila Bay promenade to watch the sky burn crimson and violet — completely free. The nearby Cultural Center Complex (CCP) and MOA Baywalk are also popular vantage points. Free. A 5-minute walk from Rizal Park, or via the MOA complex.
Opening Hours
17:30-19:00 (varies seasonally)
Travel Tips
Arrive an hour before sunset to claim a spot. MOA Baywalk has food courts — dine while watching the sun go down.
Hotels near Manila Bay Sunset
Hotels and guesthouses in Manila, Roxas Boulevard, Manila
Other attractions in Manila
Intramuros
A Spanish-built walled city home to Fort Santiago and Manila Cathedral.
Rizal Park (Luneta Park)
Manila's largest urban park, dedicated to national hero Jose Rizal.
Bonifacio Global City (BGC)
Manila's modern business and cultural district where skyscrapers, restaurants, and street art coexist.
Fort Santiago
The stone fortress in Intramuros where national hero Jose Rizal was imprisoned before execution.
Manila Cathedral
The Romanesque cathedral of Intramuros, first built in the 16th century.
San Agustin Church
The Philippines' oldest stone church, completed in 1607 — a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Binondo Chinatown
Founded in 1594, the world's oldest Chinatown — a food and history hub.