
Playa El Faro sits beside La Serena’s iconic coastal lighthouse and promenade — great for wide seascapes, long exposures of surf against rocks, and framed shots incorporating the Faro Monumental. Visit at sunrise or golden hour for warm side-light on the lighthouse; sunset gives dramatic skies and silhouettes. Accessible via Av. del Mar with public parking and a paved boardwalk; summers (Dec–Feb) are busy with beachgoers, while winter brings moody skies and stronger swell. No entry fee; expect w

Playa El Faro sits beside La Serena’s iconic coastal lighthouse and promenade — great for wide seascapes, long exposures of surf against rocks, and framed shots incorporating the Faro Monumental. Visit at sunrise or golden hour for warm side-light on the lighthouse; sunset gives dramatic skies and silhouettes. Accessible via Av. del Mar with public parking and a paved boardwalk; summers (Dec–Feb) are busy with beachgoers, while winter brings moody skies and stronger swell. No entry fee; expect w