Black's Beach is a well-known clothing-optional beach situated in San Diego, California. The beach is popular for activities such as surfing, paragliding, beach walking, and sunbathing without tan lines.
It is a combination of Torrey Pines City Beach and Torrey Pines State Beach, stretching from Torrey Pines Golf Course to Scripps Beach. Access to the beach can be challenging due to a steep and slippery trail from the glider port parking area, but visitors can also use a long paved path or an adventurous hiking trail.
The clothing-optional section is clearly defined to avoid issues with the nude beach status. It is recommended that visitors stay back from the bluffs due to rock falls and recent bluff collapses. Torrey Pines State Park has two easier access points at North Beach and South Beach.
Black's Beach is located in La Jolla in the USA and offers basic amenities such as toilets. The beach also allows dogs.
Black's Beach amenities include toilet.
Visitor reviews highlight the beautiful views and peaceful atmosphere of the beach, but warn of the strenuous hike required to get there. Visitors appreciate the opportunity to hike and see beautiful views, as well as the chance to surf. However, visitors caution that the hike can be dangerous and inaccessible for those with disabilities or cardiac issues. Some visitors also note that the beach is not kid or dog-friendly due to the difficult hike.
If you're visiting Black's Beach, consider staying in La Jolla, which offers a variety of accommodations from luxury hotels to cozy inns. Many visitors also choose to stay in the nearby areas of Pacific Beach or Del Mar, which provide easy access to both the beach and other attractions in San Diego.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
| Low / High | 14.3°C/20.3°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 21.7°C |
| Sea Temperature | 19.8 °C |
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| Wave Height | 1.4 m |
| Rain Chance | 0% |
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| Rainfall | 0 mm |
| Rain Duration | 0 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 05:40/19:56 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 7.1 hrs |
| UV Index | 8.45 |
| Cloud Cover | 70% |
| Speed | 16.5 km/h |
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| Gusts | 18.7 km/h |
| Direction | W |
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