Catch a Sunset at Sunset Cliffs
Chillin, Photography
Beginner
Year Round
Amazing sunset views over the Pacific. Great spot to watch the surf. Accessible parking. Close proximity to town.
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park area is a 68-acre park on the western edge of Point Loma. The cliffs overlook the Pacific, creating a great spot to take in the sunset. If you head to the parking lot off of Sunset Cliffs, you can get a great view from Pappy's Point. Try to get there a bit before the sunset if you want to snag a spot in the parking lot. There is also additional parking further south in the Natural Park if this lot is overcrowded.
If you're taking a special someone there for the sunset, head to the The Joint before or after to grab a bite and a drink or two.
Photos:Justin Brown; Chad McDonald; Eric Gorski
Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and follow local regulations.
Reviews
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California Sunset
Beautiful sunset views, a great place to have a picnic with friends or just sit and read peacefully
Just What I Needed
A beautiful view after a long day. Great friends, in a great city and the perfect weather. It's very easy to locate and worth the travel.
June Gloom
I did not visit sunset cliffs at the best time of year, but it was a really neat spot! Great spot for photos and fun for family's if you scramble down closer to the water, you can find crabs, urchins, and small fish in the tide pools. I'm hoping to visit again in September.
