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Top 12 Spots for Stunning Sunsets and Photography in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Nothing compares to a Louisiana sunset—each one unique, painting the sky in vibrant hues. Locals and visitors alike share their captures using #VisitLakeCharles. Here are the 12 best places to watch and photograph these spectacles. Click blue links for location details and directions.

1. Prien Lake Park

Top 12 Spots for Stunning Sunsets and Photography in Lake Charles, Louisiana
 

2. Shell Beach Drive

3. Lake Charles: Bord Du Lac

4. On the Lake

5. Under I-210 Bridge (via boat launch)

6. Under I-10 Bridge | Calcasieu River Bridge

7. Marshes | Creole Nature Trail

8. Sweetlake | Grosse Savanne Ecotours

9. Golf Courses

10. Wildlife Refuges

11. Sabine Pass Lighthouse

12. Sam Houston Jones State Park

 

Know a hidden gem? Share your favorite sunset spot in the comments and tag your photos #VisitLakeCharles!

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