$12.50 for a Sunset Cruise at Newport Landing Cruises (Originally $25)

We all see the sun drop behind the horizon day after day (though this isn’t always the case for certain office dwellers), but watching the sunset in the open sea is a completely different phenomenon. For $12.50, Newport Landing Cruises will take you out for a 90-minute Sunset Cruise with complementary chips and salsa (originally $25). Admire the red-orange glow as it reflects off the rippling surface of an unfathomably large body of water. Within minutes, this breathtaking moment melts into a crystal clear view of shimmering stars*, with no interference from adjacent city lights.

This setting is perfect for a romantic outing or for the entire family, especially on occasions like Father’s Day. For those at legal drinking age, try their ice cold Newport Bay margaritas or beer to go along with the unlimited chips and salsa. Enhance the flavor of your snacks and refreshments with the view of the Newport Beach coastline and multi-million dollar yachts, which no condiment can reproduce. By paying an additional $15, this Perk can be upgraded to the Unlimited Drink Package, which includes several different types of mixed drinks, beer, and wine ($40 value). Reservations are required, so call ahead or go to their website, to save your spot for the 7pm-8:30pm Sunset Cruises. Parking is available in their parking lot and parking garage, both of which cost $8 for a full day.

*shimmeriness of stars may vary from trip to trip and depend on the cooperation of clouds.

Newport Landing received 3.5 stars on Yelp for their whale watching and sportfishing. Yelpers from the cruise have extreme difficulty looking into their bland LCD screens long enough to review after their exposure to the beautiful sunset.