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250 Aesthetic Sunset Captions and Short Quotes for Instagram

Few things in nature are quite as beautiful as a perfect sunset, so we have put together a list of all the best sunset captions for you to share. And if you’re looking for short sunset quotes for Instagram, we also have you covered.

Now go ahead and browse through to find your favorite.

Sunset captions and short quotes for Instagram

Sunset Captions and Quotes

Can anything beat a sun-kissed ocean?

“Twilight fell: The sky turned to a light, dusky purple littered with tiny silver stars.” – J.K. Rowling

“Sunsets are loved because they vanish.” – Ray Bradbury

Dreams are made of sand and sunsets

Cloudy days make gorgeous reds

The only sunsets I don’t like are the ones I miss

A sunset that good doesn’t need a filter

“A beautiful sunset that was mistaken for a dawn.” – Claude Debussy

The sunlight paints us gold

“Her heart was made of liquid sunsets.” – Virginia Woolf

The sun sets fire to the sea and sky and we sit back to watch

Sunset captions and short quotes for Instagram

Wait till the sunset to shine like a star

A magical, mesmerizing, mind-bending moment made better by having you at my side

Many things in life can wait, but the sunset won’t, watch it.

Live by the sun. Love by the moon!

“The sunset glow of self-possession.” – Nicolas Chamfort

Somewhere between heaven and earth

Mother nature doesn’t need a filter

“The sunrise paints the sky with pinks and the sunset with peaches.” – Vera Nazarian

Big clouds and colourful skies

“When the sun is setting, leave whatever you are doing and watch it.” – Mehmet Murat Ildan

I love spending every sunset right next to you

Toes in the sand, drink in hand and the sun setting

Sunset state of mind

Chasing sunrays, beach waves, and sunsets

Food in tum. Beach under bum. Eyes on the sun.

The trouble with sunsets is that they have to end

Race to the sunset? Bet I’ll beach you there

Sand, sun, sea, and me!

Follow the sun, wherever it leads.

All you need in life is love, friends and sunsets

I dream in the colors of the sunset

“The horizon changes but the sun does not.” – Joyce Rachelle

“Don’t forget: Beautiful sunsets need cloudy skies” – Paulo Coelho

“To watch a sunset is to connect with the Divine.” – Gina De Gorna

The sky speaks in a thousand colors

Setting suns- a clarion call for peace, presence, and perspective

“I just need you and some sunsets” – Atticus

The sky’s gone pink! It’s time for a drink…

“I’ve got sunsets on the insides of my eyelids.”― Pete Wentz

“Whenever you want to see me, always look at the sunset; I will be there.” – Grace Ogot

Another day, another setting sun. How fortunate am I that there’s more to come?

My favorite painting is a sunset over a beach

Every time I see a sunset my heart skips a beat

In this moment the sun wasn’t shining on us. It was shining in us

3…2…1…sunset!

Sunsets and soulmates

Something beautiful is on the horizon

Peace. Ocean. Colorful end of the day

Watch the sunset. Not Netflix.

Endless horizons and the setting sun

The sun sets fire to the sea and sky and we sit back to watch

Sunsets and oceans. It’s what I do

“Never waste any amount of time doing anything important when there is a sunset outside that you         should be sitting under.” – C. JoyBell C.

Endless horizons and blood-red skies

Sunsets always bring a fresh start

“The water was glassy and calm, still candy-colored in the afterglow of sunset.” – Stephen King

Sunsets. AKA, ‘the one thing I’ll never, ever get enough of’

The sky is aglow with the setting sun.

Turn to face the sun and the shadows fall behind you

“Softly the evening came with the sunset.” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

“There’s nothing like a beautiful sunset to end a healthy day.” – Rachel Boston

“If you can look at the sunset and smile, then you still have hope.” – Unknown

Stop. Be still. And watch as the sunset paints the sky with its magic

Loving the sunset. Loving life. Loving you

Sunset + beach + friends + food = Perfection

Sun of a beach that’s a nice sunset!

“Sunsets, like childhood, are viewed with wonder not just because they are beautiful but because    they are fleeting.” – Richard Paul Evans

When the sky turns pink its time for a drink

Stop. Be still. And watch as the sunset paints the sky with its magic.

A ball of fire lights up the sky as another day draws to a close

Keepin’ close to people who feel like sunset

Reading while sunbathing makes you well-red

Sunsets & palm trees

There’s nothing more magical than watching a sunset with a loved one

Beach bums and setting suns

You add the color to my sunset sky

You can never watch too many sunsets

Sunset with friends

Sunset at the beach- a time to shell-abrate like none other

“See the beauty of sunset to enjoy the passion of life.” – Debasish Mridha

When the sun dips below the horizon, something in my soul awakens

A setting sun setting fire to the sea and sand

Priceless sunset with the best friends

“Sunset is still my favorite color, and rainbow is second.” – Mattie Stepanek

Proof that few things in life are as beautiful as a setting sun

Beach daze, always

Painted gold

“My joy is the golden sunset giving thanks for another day.” – Jonathan Lockwood

May every sunrise bring you hope, may every sunset bring you peace

One thing’s for sure. I need more sunsets in my life

I long for endless horizons

Paradise found

That sunset is screaming for attention

A sky that seems too good to be true

You’re the sun to my sky

Sunset. This is my favorite color.

“Sunsets are proof that endings can be beautiful too.” -Beau Taplin

Beautiful moments to treasure

“That was her magic – she could still see the sunset, even on the darkest days.” – Atticus

This, right here, with you, is all I could ever need

The sun’s going down now, but my love for you burns brighter than ever

Ending beach days in a beach daze

Is there anyone who wouldn’t love a sunset like this?

Grateful for sunsets

Beaches. Friends. Booze. Sunsets. Can life get any better?

May I never miss a sunset because I am looking down

This, right here, with you, is all I could ever need

“It’s not just a sunset; it’s a moonrise too.” – P. C. Cast

Tan lines and unforgettable times

The sky’s putting on a show again…

The sun’s saying goodnight again

After every sunset comes a new sunrise… followed by a breakfast

Watching the sun’s final rays ride the waves into tomorrow

Proof that few things in life are as beautiful as a setting sun

Fiery skies tower overhead. Another day draws to a close

Fifty shades of…red, orange, pink, and purple?

All it takes is a fiery sky to calm the fire inside

Colour-soaked skies and you at my side. Paradise.

Kiss me like the glistening red sun kisses the sky

I dream in the colors of the sunset

“As angry as the sky looks, it’s still full of the colors of love.” – Anthony T. Hincks

Food, friends, sunsets

Toes tingle in the sand. Eyes glint under golden skies. And I know I love you

“We can always be chasing the sun.” — Sara Bareilles

The sky’s putting on a show again…

“All I ever wanted was to dream another sunset with you.” — Mayday Parade

A perfect end to a perfect day with you

“Foam is white and waves are grey; Beyond the sunset leads my way.” — J.R.R. Tolkien

Witnessing the beauty and awe of the evening

Swallow the sunset and drink the rainbow

I stayed up all night to see where the sun went…Then it dawned on me…

Here comes the sun…set

Spectacular

The sun sets and my heart expands. Hope. For now, nothing else matters

Red and yellow and pink and purple and gold

Happiness — available from a sunset near you

“If I could lick the sunset, I’ll bet it would taste like Neapolitan ice cream.” – Jarod Kintz

“Bring me the sunset in a cup.” – Emily Dickinson

“A sunset is the sun’s fiery kiss to the night.” – Crystal Woods

The sun’s saying goodnight again

Cherish every sunset

“I want to see how sunset decorates your hair.” – Tyler Knott Gregson

The sun goes down. The moon comes up. And life goes on

Sunlight dripping below the horizon is like silence between musical notes. Magic

“Every sunset is also a sunrise; it all depends on where you stand.” – Karl Schmidt

“No sun outlasts its sunset, but will rise again and bring the dawn.” – Maya Angelou

A sinking sun lights up the sky in one last great ‘hoorah

A sunset should never go unnoticed

Sunset vibes, happy times

I was born to explore, have adventures, and watch sunsets!

Sunsets are boring….Said no-one, ever

I long for endless evening colors

My happy place always includes a sunset

“There is never one sunrise the same or one sunset the same.” – Carlos Santana

“Meet me where the sky touches the sea.” – Jennifer Donnelly

The setting sun kindled the sky.

The sky’s gone pink! It’s time for a drink…

“Never go too long without watching a sunset.” – Atticus

Picture perfect end of the day

Toes tingle in the sand. Eyes glint under golden skies. And I know I love you.

“May every sunrise hold more promise and every sunset hold more peace.” – Umair Siddiqui

“Sunsets are my escape into the reality I want to continuously live.” – Rachel Roy

“There is nothing more musical than a sunset.” – Claude Debussy

Lets go somewhere where the sun kisses the beach

Golden hour is my happy hour

Live colorfully

Red at night…

Sunsets and wistful waves

A bright red setting sun

“I feel blindfolded at sunset.”― Jennifer Elisabeth

Cotton-candy sunsets

Golden

“A sunset is the sun’s fiery kiss to the night.” – Crystal Woods

Sun kissing ocean. Beach touching bum.

Am I dreaming? Or is the sun really setting fire to the sky right now?

“My soul is an empty carousel at sunset.” – Pablo Neruda.

“Every sunset is an opportunity to reset.” – Richie Norton

Watching the sun turn the sky red

Sunsets and silhouettes

It’s the simple things that are the most beautiful

Need more sunsets

“Every sunset brings the promise of a new dawn” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

I want to see a whole world of different color-soaked skies with you

Sunrise and sunset are two important moments. But people usually yawn…

“Enjoy the beauty of a sunset and enjoy nature’s farewell kiss for the night” – Sharon Rene

My happy place

Some moments are gold

“Enjoy the beauty of a sunset nature’s farewell kiss for the night.” – Sharon Rene

“It is almost impossible to watch a sunset and not dream” – Bernard Williams

“Pour me a sunset, kill the night, and I promise to drink with you forever.” – William C. Hannan

Adore gold skies

Follow the sun, wherever it leads

Adding another sunset to my memory

Blood red skies bringing an end to the day

Got wet. Sun set. Needs met.

“A sunset will color your dreams.” – Anthony Hincks

You can never watch too many sunsets

Somewhere between heaven and Earth

A sunset should never go unnoticed

I tried to see the sunset but there was dusk in my eyes

“Sunset is the opening music of the night.”― Mehmet Murat ildan

Just watching sun-kissed waves drift the day away.

Am I dreaming? Or is the sun really setting fire to the sky right now?

Fifty shades of…red, orange, pink, and purple?

Sand, sea, and sunsets.

I love you to the sunset and back

Mesmerizing

Glowing

That feeling when it’s just you and a beautiful sunset…

“I’m a living sunset, lightning in my bones.” – Ben Harper

My perfect moment is all about beaches and sunsets

Nothing beats a sunset shared with friends

The sun sets fire to the sea and sky and we sit back to watch

Forever chasing that sunset

Sunset colours filling the sky

“A sunset paints the sky as if there were no tomorrow.” – Anthony T. Hincks

Something this beautiful is meant to be shared

Colourful

“Just don’t forget that some of us watch the sunset too.”― S.E. Hinton

Left breathless at the beauty of the setting sun

Chase the sunset

The most beautiful sunsets are the ones we share

Just watching sun-kissed waves drift the day away

Kiss me like the glistening red sun kisses the sky

That, right there, is a sunset I’d ride a horse into

That’s my kind of light show

“Nothing can dim the light which shines from within.” – Maya Angelou

All that beauty, but I can’t stop looking at you

Sunset beers, beach-side cheers, and dreamy days

Don’t waste sunrises on people who will be gone by sunset

Trying to capture the sunset

“When it is dark enough, you can see the stars.” – Charles A. Beard

Erm…okay, so who painted the sky?

Beer. Beach. Sunset. What more could you want?!

There’s nothing better than a beach at sunset

“Sunsets are proof that no matter what happens, every day can end beautifully.” – Kristen Butler

A sunset so good it made me want to give the sky a round of applause

The sunset sky speaks of a thousand of colors

I live for sunsets with you

Collect moments, not things

Cherish every sunset

“You were right about the stars, each one is a setting sun.”― Jeff Tweedy

“Let’s go sunset chasing.” – Laynni Locke

Everything gets hotter when the sun goes down

“Because when you stop and look around, this life is pretty amazing.” – Dr. Seuss

“When the sun has set, no candle can replace it.” – George R. R. Martin

“May there be just enough clouds in your life to create a glorious sunset.” – Unknown

“The sun has gone to bed and so must I.” – The Sound of Music

Here comes the sunset

“I can’t give you the sunset, but I can give you the night.” – Erin McCarthy

Here I am, collecting memories

Sunset cuddles are the best cuddles.

And in this moment, the world felt still

What’s your favourite colour? Mine’s ‘sunset’

So that is it for our list of Sunset Captions and Quotes. We hope you found the perfect one for you!

For more great ideas, check out our other lists of Beach Captions, Ocean Captions and River Captions.

Sunset captions and short quotes for Instagram

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