Sunset Cliffs Park

Love watching sunsets here with the wife. Bring a jacket because it can be windy and the breeze can be strong and rather chilly coming of the water.

Spectacular. This place is God’s finest work. Regardless of the time of day, season or environmental conditions. It’s always awe inspiring. Be careful after rain storms, the ground shifts and can be dangerous. Be aware and enjoy.

We were lucky to find a spot in the parking lot, but it was very busy! We climbed down the really nutty unsafe way (because we’re like that) which included taking our shoes off at the end and scooting down a very steep cliff on our butts. The beach and tide pools were beautiful. We loved taking in the salty air and breezes off the ocean as we walked along. There is a large bed of big rocks that we ended up climbing across to reach the stairs at the north end, we actually drove past it without realizing it, but we preferred the more adventurous way down.

Such a beautiful spot to watch the sunset.
The spot I went to, you definitely couldn’t swim due to all the huge rocks but I just seen some photos of people cliff jumping and… if you’ve done that here, tell me where to go because I definitely wanna do that!
There was plenty of street parking and even a parking lot nearby.
I’m serious about coming back though for cliff jumping.
Overall, ideal spot to take your significant other for a romantic sunset watch.

One of the most beautiful places to stop by on the West Coast. Street parking is free outside of the park’s actual parking lot. The park is dog friendly, and most people are walking them without leashes.
The scenery is one of the most beautiful on the West Coast, especially during sunrise and sunset. All of the colors are beautiful and it’s a great photo op. There’s even a great trail to hike (difficulty level is medium to high, due to the steepness of the area) on!
If you’re a resident, first time tourist, or a habitual visitor of San Diego, Sunset Cliffs is one of those places that you HAVE to check out.

Such an amazing place to come and reconnect with the earth wind sky and your family and friends. I love coming here and don’t do it nearly enough. This time my youngest was finally big enough to scramble up some crazy steep slopes on his own! Lookout for the next few weeks for excavation and digging in the main parking lot. Also the rope climb is gone and so is the rabbit hole to the pirate cave. Someone must’ve complained because now it’s cemented in UGH! Why does someone always have to be a hater? Just have fun!!! Yes it’s a little risky, but totally surpassed by the coolness/​fun factor!

Beautiful place to watch the sunset and adventurous surfers ride some waves. You don’t need to drive all the way down to Ladera Rd. Park anywhere along Sunset Cliffs Blvd. and find a bench. Bring a Hoodie and blanket!

Went to the rum runner cave. It was cool but stagnant water so beware of falling. Go at low tide. Waves crashing into the bluffs at 6+’ is so worth it. Beautiful spot for exploring

Gorgeous beach accessible via the stairs near the «Sunset Cliffs Natural Park» sign off Sunset Cliffs Blvd. Street parking is free as well at the nearby park parking lot.
Dogs are allowed, although be warned many people let theirs run free.
If you come during low tide, there are many tide pools and the whole beach is easily accessible. During high tide however, it will require light climbing and going through the water to get to the beach.
Lots of tuna crabs were washed up on 5÷9÷15.

Beautiful park with cliff views overlooking the ocean. There is a lot of trash in and around the actual parking lot — odd for the area. Although all the signs and fences say people are not allowed down the cliffs, there is a rope tied around a boulder that people use to ease themselves onto the beach below. Watched a group of teens lower their cooler on the rope. Pretty entertaining!
I suspect the sunset from this vantage point is phenomenal. We didn’t stay to figure that out, but it’s a no brainier. No fees, so get there and take in the view. You won’t regret it.

I come out here almost every time I come to San Diego because it is seriously so beautiful and peaceful.
You can walk all along the coast, run if you’re into exercising, people watch, and of course nature watch.
The last time I came here there was a man playing a piano on the back of his truck with his dog sitting on top of the piano. It was wild.
The BEST time to come is right before sunset. You get to see all the colors changing right before night creeps in.

It’s very clean feels fresh and of course amazing views just some little hike to see more amazing views. Try not to take kids in the area kinda dangerous but good views

Great place for a sunset snack.
Hike down to the tidepools if they’re uncovered…

So there was actually a mini adventure that day, venturing out to Sunset Cliffs. I had not ever actually visited the park area. The park area is not huge. I didn’t see picnic tables. No BBQs that I noticed. The park was fairly clean. Trash and recycling receptacles and posts that provided doggy waste bags.
Parking: On a winter Sunday afternoon, there was plenty of parking on the street on Sunset Cliffs Blvd. You can venture into the park and find a small parking lot.
We parked in the lot and started exploring the area. There is railing with warning signs of unstable cliffs… definitely something to be aware of. I do recommend wearing proper shoes when you ignore the signs heading down the dirt path praying you don’t end up on the news. Going as far as my nerves and sober mind will allow in my faux Uggs… I went back up to safety. We walked along the cliffs, and found a small stairway down to the beach. Yay! Located in the corner where Sunset Cliffs Blvd and Ladera St. intersect, you can make your way down safely. Watch out and be mindful of the surfers who bring their boards up and down the stairway.
Being on the beach and walking on the rocks was fun. I did love watching the dogs frolic on the beach and rocks. I miss having a dog… I think my next visit will include a beach towel, and a picnic lunch!

Just. Absolutely. Gorgeous.
Some people surf here, some people run here, but most people are just enjoying the scenery. And it’s one of the most beautiful places San Diego has to offer.
There are a few small parking areas and plenty of street parking. Small beach area you can hike down to, but it’s pretty steep, so try not to bring too much stuff with you.

The view from here is tough to beat and finding parking is rarely an issue.
A little inside knowledge; if you get here during negative tide you can take the stairs down to the beach and tidepools. You will be able to walk for about a half mile with almost no one around. There is so much to see including caves and sea life trapped in the tide pools until the tide returns.

Beautiful view. Wonderful ocean breeze. Let those negatively charged ions in the air wash over you and meltaway the built up stressed molecules coursing through your system. Ahh, refreshing. Now watch the sunset and realize tomorrow is a new day.
Sunset Cliffs Park = positive vibes
The park is a long stretch along the coastal road. That’s where you’ll look for parking. There are a couple of small lots off the right side as you drive south and you could get lucky and find a spot. Better luck seems to be parallel parking on the street.

Not sure if it’s far to rate the Sunset Cliffs Park against Sunset Cliffs actual, but, to be fair each deserves 5 stars on view alone.
Sunset Cliffs Park isn’t a park the way Balboa or NTC are, because there simply isn’t a lot of useable earth here to do park-​like things such as throw balls and chase dogs, or chase balls and throw dogs — whichever is the California way. Instead, the park is a decent walk along the coastline where cliffs make for interesting beach heads and certainly some of the better photo opportunities you can find in the SD area. A great spot for a sunset picnic.

Sunset Cliffs is such a beautiful place where you are standing on up of cliffs and viewing the wide open ocean and gorgeous beach underneath you. It is a wonderful place to see beautiful sunset and also a good place for runners and hikers.
Entrance/​parking: Ocean Beach Park. Parking can be difficult near the park but consider parking on the street.
Trail distance/​difficulty: 5 miles round trip. Moderate difficulty with significant elevation from the beach to the top of the Sunset Cliffs Park.
Activity: The Sunset Cliffs Park is a linear park along the coast over 2 miles long. Throughout the run, there is beautiful view of ocean next to you and ocean breeze to cool you. Also, the elevation of the trail can be challenging but definitely doable for running. After the run, you can stop at the Ocean Beach Parking and enjoy the beautiful view. I love this run which is challenging yet fun when you finish! For people who like to run, I highly recommend this run!!!
Tips: you can go reserve way starting at Sunset Cliffs Park and run toward Ocean Beach. Also you can lengthen the run by going toward OB dog beach or Mission Bay. Some part of the Sunset Cliffs Park can be very narrow for running that you have to run along the cars. However, they have set bars to protect you from incoming cars. It can get difficult if you wish to run along side someone else. The best of this run is the view! Definitely stop and enjoy beautiful sunset!

This was the first sight seeing that my husband and I recorded from one of the locals.
We got there right around sunset and everyone was there. You get to go on the cliffs and look out at the ocean watching the sun disappear. It was breathtaking