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Black's Beach

San Diego, CA
Ranked #38 of 193 attractions in San Diego
4.0 of 5 stars 41 Reviews
Type: Beaches
Activities: Surfing, Sunbathing
Traveler Description: San Diego locals love Black's Beach because it's a beautiful hike, very few people (even in the high season) and it is world renowned for surfing... more »
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

I love hiking down to this beach and walking along the beach, then hike back to the car. Sometimes you run into some limp kelp, but it's harmless and I usually hike with a friend. More

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See 8 more reviews by pokadotson for San Diego
San Diego, California, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

this is one of San Diego's clothing optional beaches. surfing is great, cliffs are dangerous, Trails in and out are interesting. Either walk in from Scripps pier or hike down from Torrey Pines glider port.. More

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See 4 more reviews by Richard K for San Diego
New York City, New York
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

and the only nude beach in so cal. walk south from torrey pines state park for miles of beach and cliffs. if you are homophobic, dont go in summer from the north, its the gay side. if you are gay, go in summer from the north, its the gay side. really nice. you really leave the city there More

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See 23 more reviews by Kanadukathan for San Diego
San Diego, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012
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Great views, huge long nude beach. Even legal on the north end! The city has never come to terms with Black's. If you ever get a ticket, don't plead guilty--nobody pays a fine. More

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See 7 more reviews by SteveK619 for San Diego
San Diego
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2012

You'll most likely see dolphins, pelicans, and other marine life while enjoying amazing cliff formations. More

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See 4 more reviews by wainiha for San Diego
San Diego, California
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2012
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The beach is beautiful! Whether you are going there to see the naked people or just enjoy the scenery, the beach is amazing! The hike down is in fact a pain the butt but its not so bad and def worth it. If you are going to the nude part of the beach definitely go with friends or if you... More

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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012
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Luckily, it was a cool day in January and none of the elderly nature-nakeds were there. But, old naked people aside, it is a beautiful place! I liked the rugged hike to the bottom from the cliff and back up again. Stunning photographs. Beautiful sunsets. It's a great work out. More

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San Diego, California
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012
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Very much enjoy this beach. The walk down is a little treacherous. No railings along the way. The beach isn't super clean, but if you walk far enough to the left there are some nice spots where you can go nude and you wont be bothered by alot of people walking by. And this is a very young beach, all... More

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See 6 more reviews by Sas_kuk for San Diego
San Diego, CA
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012
1
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Family outing in relaxed environment, tough or long walk to get there, with small kids you get tired if you need to arry them More

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See 9 more reviews by Eduardo_TJ for San Diego
Sydney, Austrailia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 12, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

When staying in La Jolla, we wanted to go paragliding. Drove and parked in the dry, dirt-rutted parking lot by the Gliderport. No one was flying, but it was a beautiful day. We saw a trail leading down with a lot of activity on it, as well as surfers out in the water. It was a nice, but steep climb... More

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