Seeking Natural Beauty at Sunset Cliffs

Bring your tripod! If you’re making a trip to Point Loma, definitely make a side trip to Sunset Cliffs, a beautiful location to watch the waves crash and break against the sand and watch surfers catch some waves.

It’s also a great spot to take some scenic pictures of the 400-ft. high cliffs.

Access the beach at Sunset Cliffs at Sunset Cliffs Park, wit an entrance through the Point Loma Nazarene University. The path to the beach is steep from the parking lot along the road, however, there isn’t parking closer than the municipal lot – and parking there is free.

If you’re not into laying on the beach, or hiking back up the steep hill, there is a great overlook with free parking on the corner of Sunset Cliffs Blvd. and Froude St.

Sunset Cliffs Blvd. runs along the cliffs for a portion of it with a few parking areas to get out and enjoy the view, the water, take in some sun and relax. From here, you might also catch a glimpse of a gray whale during their winter migration to Mexico.

Signs warn that the cliffs are unstable, so beware. We stayed pretty far from the edge and still took wonderful photos. While we were there, we also had the pleasure of a few surfers taking the waves, making for an added photo opportunity for us.

This is also a great place to bring your tripod and take some group shots. It’s relatively secluded and picturesque.