Visit Torrey Pines Gliderport

San Diego, California

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Watching the hang gliders soar over the Pacific Ocean with sweeping views up the beaches to the north and south is a great spot to see San Diego.

Park at the Torrey Pines Gliderport and walk to the railing over the cliffs. From there you can see north to Black's Beach and the Torrey Pines golf course. To the south you can see La Jolla Shores and La Jolla cove. Walk the path down to Black's Beach if you want some exercise. There is food and drinks at a concession stand at the Gliderport as well. If you're feeling adventurous schedule a gliding session for a better view!

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Maryssa Fenwick

Visit Torrey Pines Gliderport

09/09/20

I always brought my friends and family here when they came to visit me. It's a great spot to view the ocean, San Diego cliffs, and share a fun sport many people don't often see. If you have extra cash, you can pay to hang glide with a professional. Great spot to be introduced to San Diego even if you're just watching.

4.0

Natalie F

Visit Torrey Pines Gliderport

07/16/20

Great views and fun entertainment! I loved watching the hang gliders. Plus, there are wonderful views all around you! A fun and free stop in the area.

4.0

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Lucas Bremer

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Visit Torrey Pines Gliderport

07/14/20

This is an amazing place to catch a sunset. I had never seen the gliders before. Now I wanna do that too lol.

5.0

Noah Crider

Visit Torrey Pines Gliderport

06/18/20

Great spot to watch the sunset and all around amazing lookout!

5.0

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Hike to Black's Beach via the Gliderport

Park at the Torrey Pines Gliderport, which is conveniently empty before sunrise. The hike down to Black's Beach features a steep hike down a winding path of natural and manmade steps along the cliff face, but stay left and cruise the bluff for endless opportunities to observe, reflect and explore off the beaten path in the solitude of the predawn hours. When you're ready, take the main trail ...

Hike to Black's Beach via the Ho Chi Minh Trail

Finding the actual trail is 80% of the adventure. Once you turn down La Jolla Farms Road you will follow it for about 3/4 of a mile and there won't be anything too apparent that you are there, except a few cars parked along the street. Make sure to plug in the directions from the map so you know (I've also attached a photo from the street that shows where you start hiking between the mansions)....

Surfing at Black's Beach via the Main Gate

With arguably some of San Diego’s best waves, Black’s Beach can be found in the vicinity of the University of California San Diego campus, at the southern end of Torrey Pines State Beach and north of La Jolla Shores. Stately eight-figure mansions now line the bluffs where pastures and the Black family horse farm once lay. Hence the name, Black's Beach. Black’s is famous amongst surfers for big ...

Swing on the La Jolla Tree Swings

From Torrey Pines Rd, turn left onto La Jolla Shores Drive. After about 1/4 of a mile down start to look for parking preferably near UCSD Coastal Apartments. Once parked walk along the UCSD apartments until you see Discovery way. Make a left at Discovery where you will then cross the street. You will see 3 metal poles. Once you pass those if you look to the right you will see the tree swings ov...

Photographing Scripp's Pier

Parking is easy, there are tons of random street you can park on just a little walk away. Be sure to arrive on scene at least an hour before sunset. Make sure to look up the sunset time and the weather forecast. Clouds will make for the most dramatic images with the most color from the sunset. Expect other photographers there being it is a very popular photographed pier. I got there several hou...

Hike Razor Point, Beach Trail, & Broken Hill Trail Loop

The parking area for all of Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is located right off North Torrey Pines Road (where the location is for this hike), about 20-30 minutes north of San Diego. It's $10 to park, and there was also a smaller parking lot at the top of the hill if you want to avoid the initial big uphill hike. If you want to avoid paying, have a friend drop you off outside the parking lo...

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Hike to Black's Beach via the Gliderport

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Hike Razor Point, Beach Trail, & Broken Hill Trail Loop

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