Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
Sunset Cliffs
Sandstone sea cliffs stretching along the west coast of Point Loma, with waves battering sea caves and arches, widely regarded as San Diego's best sunset spot.
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park extends about 2.5 km along the western coast of Point Loma. Waves have carved sea caves, arches and rock ledges into the sandstone, and surfers chase waves below the cliffs. The best time to see the sunset is to walk the dirt paths along the cliff top in the evening, and at low tide you can reach some tide pools. There are no railings at the cliff edge and the rock is prone to collapse, so keep well back from the edge and do not climb. Admission is free. Park along Sunset Cliffs Boulevard; parking is tight in the evening.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Ocean Beach
- Mission Beach & Belmont Park
- SeaWorld San Diego
- Cabrillo National Monument
- Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
- Pacific Beach & Crystal Pier
- Maritime Museum of San Diego
- USS Midway Museum