![Shoreline at Sunset, Gloucester, Massachusetts](https://storage.googleapis.com/wordpress_wpcontent/2023/11/4fef976b-dsc1676-edit.jpg)
In the northern reaches of Gloucester, Massachusetts on Cape Ann, where the Annisquam River meets the Atlantic, lies a hidden gem – a secluded stretch of coastline that offers a unique perspective on the setting sun. Unlike most Massachusetts beaches, which face eastward, this western-facing shore provides a rare opportunity to witness the sun’s descent over the land, painting the sky in a vibrant palette of colors.