We live about 4 miles away. Have visited many times. Beautiful beach, clean, and friendly people. Many people are nude, so don’t go if you’re uncomfortable with this.

In the 60’s and 70’s blacks Beach was a well kept secret. If you wanted to take in the sun on a nude beach that was the spot. Beautiful people with no reservations about who they were or what they wanted to do. Now it has become a tourist attraction still great to see or take in the sun. Definitely worth a visit. Go there and imagine what came before. Close your eyes and see the enlightened people who came before you.

Probably one reason this scenic beach is relatively secluded is that it can be difficult to get to. So far I am aware of 4 possibly ways each with its own challenges - 1) Gliderport Trail - this is probably the most direct way but it’s still quite a hike down through a rough semi paved/make shift ‘stairway’, getting back up is a lot more challenging. 2) Ho Chi Minh (or Saigon) Trail which is by far the most challenging and not for the faint hearted 3) La Jolla Farms Road trail, you will have to park on certain side roads (has a 2 hour limit) in a neighborhood full of huge million dollar homes, and then hike down a trail (use Google Maps to find this trail) which leads you to the south of Blacks Beach 4) From La Jolla Shores BUT use this route only during LOW tide via a series of tide pools - the real disadvantage is that you can only get there and back during low tide. If you choose to use this route don’t lose track of time and be aware of the tide and do get stuck.

That said my preference is the Gliderport trail as it’s the most direct and parking is free at the Gliderport parking lot with no time limit. Additionally I can get a fairly good workout going up and down. Wear comfortable hiking or walking shoes.

The apparent challenges in getting to Blacks Beach are worth it as it’s a huge and wide beach with beautiful sands, scenic and untouched by commercialization with the magnificent Pacific Ocean in front. It’s also a great place to watch amazing sunsets. During low tide, parts of the beach is carpeted with beautiful and gentle seashells.

A few notes to parents with kids: 1) Blacks Beach (at least the north part) is a popular clothing optional beach. The nudists on the beach will not mind your presence and they will not bug you but their nudity may be uncomfortable for your kids. One option is go to the south side of Blacks Beach (nearer to bottom of Ho Chi Minh Trails) where the clothing optional policy ends using the La Jolla Farms Trails but use caution going down the trail 2) there are no restroom or shower facilities 3) Lifeguards are not always on duty.