I've been here so many times and this is actually the first time checking in and reviewing it. To start off, be prepared to trek down some stairs before actually reaching the beach. Oh, there's a pretty good amount of parking on top. It does get pretty crowded as it is near UCSD so you'll likely see students here and there. Back to the trek. Once you've reached the bottom where the beach is. It'll probably take you a couple of minutes to catch your breath before walking the beach. The whole stretch of beach is pretty wide and long. Don't be alarm, it is also a clothing optional beach. Whatever your heart desire. With your suit or bare your birthday suit. It's all ok to you. From what I've gathered, at the start seems to cater to every while if you walk down a bit to the right. That seems to cater more to the guys. Regardless, the whole beach is beautiful and fun. Park yourself wherever you please and let loose. No pun intended. Everyone is on the same page, having fun and enjoying the beach. There's also tons of surfer. I feel like they were all towards the left side as the waves seems better. Volleyball courts was also up for a game. Just having a stroll along the water and people watching was great. The weather was amazing. Everyone all seems friendly and enjoying themselves. People did social distancing as well as while walking had their mask on. But a lot did have it off but social distancing. Going back up, we did see another path that leads you up but that one seemed more treacherous as it was quite a steep uphill climb. Also looked quite slippery and narrow. Just be careful if you decided to use that way. Versus the main path that has stairs. From here, be prepared to take your time as going back up is a bitch. Also, from the top, it can get pretty busy with people out to enjoy the sunset. This place is amazing. Great beach, perfect place for people watching, let it all hang loose and enjoy. read more

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If a steep hike down the side of a cliff doesn't get your heart rate going, maybe the fact that Black's Beach is clothing optional will. Contrary to another Yelper's review stating tourists know exactly what they're getting by coming to Black's Beach, we were actually looking for an "off the beaten path" beach not overrun with tourists during our weekend getaway when we stumbled upon Black's. We enjoyed our time walking the beach and watching cliff gliders. The beach wasn't overly crowded, clean and overall beautiful. read more

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Starting your walk, run or hike at Torrey pines state reserve, if there is NO high tide, going south, one could eventually go to Blacks Beach. It's has a really nice cost line, REALLY REALLY NICE. You may run into 1 or 2 exhibitionists but in my experience, that's about it. When I have gone for a morning walk/run, I haven't seen more than 10 people in a 2-3-4 mile range. Super peaceful. read more

Even though so far I've only experienced the precipice of Black's Beach, I still have high hopes someone who possesses a key will offer me a ride to the bottom & back up again after I take a few (more) pictures. I missed my chance recently when offered a ride down, maybe there'll be a next time ;) This is a difficult hike, so if you have mobility issues, you might want to find an easier route than this one. This entrance starts in tony La Jolla Shores on La Jolla Farms Road. It's so difficult that the very brave have forged a trail within here & dubbed it the "Ho Chi Minh Trail". That trail has steep drop offs & narrow passageways. I found the first main loop doable, but barely. Keep in mind that I didn't have on proper shoes & all I had as supplies were my iPhone & a Red Bull in hand. Lol. I had actually come here & found "the spot" on a whim, so I did not have any gear & I was not prepared. I just decided to investigate. After reaching the bottom of the first loop, I stood & leaned on the guardrail for awhile & watched some of the most incredibly skilled young skateboarders. I could not believe they were doing stunts!, not just boarding down the second very steep loop, which appeared to be a 45 degree angle, but doing flips & rolls!!! It's so quiet & peaceful here. All you hear is the song of birds, the quietude of nature, the ocean from a distance & the occasional sound of skateboarders. It was nice to see that the young local High School kids were so engrossed in the skateboarding goals they intended to meet instead of making trouble. Great kids!! I decided to head back. Smart move because of my unpreparedness, plus I was alone. I don't believe this is a safe hike to do alone, just because of the sheer drops & heights. It took me much longer to get back up than it did down. Something special happened once I climbed back to the top. I saw something glistening in the sun, & headed toward it. It was a smashed coin. It said, "Lucky Coin" & had a big sun in the middle. I'd never run across anything quite like it & just kept the good fortune in my head. I didn't even think to Google the website noted on the coin until a couple months later, when I became more curious about it. There is a guy, simply named "The Happy Runner" who has a website listed on the coin, claimthisfind.com, which I finally Googled. As it turns out, the runner leaves behind these coins in many places during his runs for the sole purpose of brightening someone's day! He certainly did brighten my day!! The Runner asks you to post on his site where & when you found your Lucky Coin. He even raffles off a small item each month to a name he draws from these entries. Pretty cool!! There are other trails to access this beach, but I still haven't found one I can physically do. There supposedly is an easier path at The Gliderport, which I intend to try the next time I make a visit there. read more

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2021 U.S. Open Championship TORREY PINES SOUTH GOLF COURSE June 14 - 20, 2021 The beach is still open, due to the golf tournament. Free parking. Just tell the parking attendant your going to the Glider Port. Watch for the ocasional tar on the beach. read more

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Yes, it's a nude beach but not everyone walks around naked. Don't worry, no one will be upset if you choose to keep your clothes on. It's not an easy hike to get down to the beach, but it's well worth it. The views are breathtaking. You don't have to hike down to the beach in order to enjoy the view. I think it's a great walk down, but some of my friends have had to take a few breaks on their way up. Ridiculous I know!!! I also noticed that there are quite a few surfers who come this way to catch the waves. Personally, the water is always too cold for me but I do love to lie on the beach and soak up the sun. I'm already planning my next visit back to San Diego. Blacks Beach will always be one of my favorite destinations. I'm sure most visitors will love it here. It's not far from most attractions in San Diego. Highly recommended!!! read more

Black's Beach - Beaches Near Me - San Diego, California

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The rumors of this being a nude beach are indeed true. I've been a SD native my whole life and never ventured here until recently. To get here you need to head behind the glider port and look for some stairs. The stairs lead you to a roughly 1 mile walk down to the northern part of the beach where this is located. There appears to be a clear divider between the northern and southern part (where nudity is no longer aloud). For the most part the nude sun bathers and beach goers are respectful of each other. Clothing optional is the key word here for Blacks Beach as I kept my trunks on (I'm not much of an exhibitionist). The walk back up the stairs can be work so be prepped to have some water with you. read more

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One of the best beaches in SoCal, water always clear and clean. My wife and I have been coming here for past 5-6 years but this will be the first review. Some visitors might complain about the steep trail but it's a matter of opinion and level of fitness. I suggest stay hydrated and make a few stops on the way up and you'll be fine, but I have witnessed an individual nearly passing out on the way up and required medical assistance. I would think twice about coming here for individuals with health issues. Bring food, drinks, adult drinks etc. but make sure not to leave any trash behind, keep in mind there is no amenities at the beach. Careful walking into shallow areas of the beach, number of stingray incidents have increased in recent few years. read more

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Nude beach! Nude beach! Nude beach! Beware. Not a family friendly beach. The farther down to the right you go, the more nudity you will see. There are two ways to get down to this beach. The trail and the hike down, maybe another one but I've only done two. I highly recommend the steps because the hike back up the other way is just horrible if you're not used to it. I'm from the south with little elevation and little cardio per week lol. Going down the hike by the neighborhood isn't bad, but going back up is horrific. I've done it like 3x and I hate it. The trail isn't too bad, kinda steep, so wear comfy and shoes that have some grip because there's a lot of sand that can make it much more slippier. If you plan on going here with family, go left and not right. The entrance to the nude beach is marked by a cone or something, but you'll know. If you're sus about coming here, everyone minds their business. If you're caught nude too close to the beach entrance/far away from the nude beach entrance you're going to be told to turn back around or put on some clothes. read more

hike down to Black speech was quite a good workout, and there was beautiful views. At the top of black beach. There was so many awesome parasailing type of people and that was really fun to watch. There was really good pizza at the top of black beach.it was fun to experience the new to be at Black speech. We did not find anything to be creepy. We just found the nudity to be entertaining and nice. read more

Beautiful beach and you can take it all off. It's an amazing hike from the Paragliding facility on the cliffs down to the beach. It's worth the trip just for the breathtaking views on the way down. Once you get to the beach, you are greeted by the view of dozens of sun worshippers in their natural state. In our experience, the weekend crowd was heavily weighted toward older men, while the Monday demographic was much younger and more evenly distributed with regard to gender. Be prepared for the presence of families with young children on the weekends. read more

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Blacks Beach is BEAUTIFUL !!!!!!!!!! First time I got naked on the beach and danced around naked with a group of nudies. I had a really fun time. There was like 8 of us, having some beers, dancing and grooving. read more

This beach is gorgeous but BEWARE! This is NOT a family beach! Nudists are prolific here. Plus, there is a STEEP hike down and then back up from the beach. (Not for anyone with bad knees, breathing issues, balance issues) Once we got down, we were not going to turn around, but it is sad when people have to obscure the natural beauty of the ocean by prancing around naked and doing yoga or whatever else. I'm choosing to see this natural beauty unobscured from the naked human form in grotesque positions. There are a lot of beautiful beaches in San Diego....really check reviews before going to one of them. read more

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This beach /hiking trail is located right next to Torrey pines glider port . It's about a mile hike down relatively pretty easy to moderate level hike .. the hike back up might be challenging for some especially after being in the sun all day . Theres's plenty of parking so arrive accordingly and park in the dirt / gravel parking lot . What can I say about this Beautiful hidden gem? Honestly , the panoramic views were breathtaking . This is a clothing optional beach with a mixed crowd of all ages , sizes and culture . Everyone was absolutely kind & friendly. Please be respectful. This is one of San Diego's hidden gems! If you are looking for a more secluded beach definitely come here ! read more

Black's Beach - Blacks beach - Beaches Near Me - San Diego, California

I grew up above Black's Beach, but when you look right down on it every day, eventually you stop thinking about it and don't even go to the beach much, so it was nice, to go back and visit it again last weekend. There are two basic accesses to Black's Beach. The first is a paved road (locked gate, La Jolla Farms Road residents are issued a key and parking permit sticker) that is about 1/2 mile down the road from the intersection of La Jolla Shores/La Jolla Farms, at about 9351 La Jolla Farms Road, and the other is a somewhat steep dirt hiking trail that goes down from the Torrey Pines Glider Port which is located off 2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Drive. Warning: do not attempt the dirt hiking trail after dusk. So unless you have the key and parking permit: The paved road is a longer walk, but easier to traverse. (Be aware: weekdays only two hour parking on La Jolla Farms Road!) The trail is shorter, but a bit harder, especially on the way back up. However you go down, be sure to bring some water because there is none down there, no restrooms, no drinking fountains, no facilities. There is no permanent lifeguard although one drives up and down the beach regularly. People used to pull into our long driveway towards the end of La Jolla Farms Road occasionally, thinking that it must be the beach access, before we set up a triple layer of automatic gates. My brother and his friends once painted the entire length of La Jolla Farms Road red, as a prank to keep people from parking on it, which led to confusion for about six months until the city finally came in and spray painted over the bright red curbs. There is actually a lesser known "goat path" that is right next to my parents' house there, which is used mostly by surfers, as they go down into the Box Canyon and end up at about the middle of Black's Beach. Black's Beach is a clothing optional beach. The legality of it has been debated via referendums and has been murky throughout its modern history, and after 1977 technically part of Black's is no longer nudist, but basically, once you're down that Glider Port trail, about 1/3 of the beachgoers are nude in that area. Most of the nude are men. When we went down last weekend she stripped down immediately, and was probably by far the youngest nudist at the beach that day, and one of only a few females I noticed who were nude the entire time we were down there. I kept my trunks on. :-) Black's has some great surfing, although you must be careful. When I was thirteen my cousin and I got caught in a rip tide here, and my uncle barely pulled us both back in. There can be sharks and sting rays in the water, although I have never encountered any. There tends to be some debris and seaweed/kelp in the water around the break. If you're willing to endure the not so immediate access, Black's Beach is a great spot to avoid the crowds, and experience some great waves for surfing. read more

Black's Beach - Black's Beach view from bottom of trail. - Beaches Near Me - San Diego, California

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Amazing beautiful beach. Water is crystal clear. Hardly anyone around. Some nudes. Some not nudes. Everybody got along. But the if you want to be alone it's spacious enough to find your own stretch without anyone around...at least on the day we were there. Will absolutely go back. read more

Black's Beach - The sound of waves and nothing else - Beaches Near Me - San Diego, California

The beach entrance seemed very iffy being that it's a steep walk, There was plenty of sketchy people and what appeared to be homeless people too. What I did enjoy was that there was plenty of parking and it has a great scenic view when you're in the parking area. I would go alone just to sit and relax in the car but not past evening hours for safety reasons read more

Nude people! Nude people everywhere. Men specifically. Nay, men entirely. After an hour of engagement photography on the beautiful overlook, we proceeded down the winding staircase for photos on the beach. It could've been the warm day or all the choreographed PDA, but that hike had my heart rate skyrocket. Get ready for a workout, my friends. Here's the kicker: After you've had your fun at this clothing-optional beach, you do have to climb back up. I'd recommend not going too late, as there is no lighting available. This is a beautiful beach. The expansive stretches of sand are perfect for a long walk or finding a secluded area to disrobe. Yes, I will continuously return to the subject of nudity, for this is the first nude beach I've been to that actually had nude people! The rhythm and crashing of the waves made for some perfect photos. There is no plot twist here; the fiancée and I kept our getup. We did stow away the shoes, however, for an exciting run into the temperate waters. We were not alone! Contemplative, naked men, arms outstretched, were also wading in the ocean. They were not part of our engagement shoot, however. After an hour of a breathtaking sunset and sinking our toes in the cool, soft sand, it was time to head back. As mentioned previously, plan on a little light! Fellow beachgoers used their flashlight apps to guide the way, which was especially helpful for those tall steps. Climb carefully! All in all, Black's was a wonder. Come and see. Let it all hang out. read more

I have only been there once and yes there were naked people. The climb down was dangerous and I don't know what it is like now. But it should be an adventure. Are beaches open under Covid? The sunset was beautiful and everyone should see a san Diego Sunset. Parking on the day I went to the beach was very difficult and on that alone, I may not return. There was lots of wildlife and I enjoyed that part immensely. We even saw a couple of dolphins. I have lived in San Diego all my life and that was a first for me. Also, try Coronado Beach if you are from out of town. Excellent and clean. read more

Black's Beach - End of the day! - Beaches Near Me - San Diego, California

Fortunate to have been here on more than one occasion, and have great memories to boot. Yet, none of those involve anyone else's exposed buttocks or breasteses. I'll remember the sun and the sand. I think of the laughs shared. Passing around food and drink that all are welcome to. Feeling joy and peace and calm and appreciating an area that might've been "founded" by an oil tycoon, but also, others. I found Black's Beach once. Maybe someone reading it found it too. And maybe someone else will find it soon. Enjoy yourself, it's a nice place to be. read more

Another perfect day at the beach! Great sand and sun! The trip down/up is a nice little workout. Take it slow or you'll twist an ankle. I actually bought shoes for the walk and switched to sandals on the beach. But I'm a clutz. Once you reach the beach, cut right and lose the clothes. read more

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The "lil" hike before had my boyfriend at the edge of his seat.Definitely bring shoes with good grip. Great quiet beach otherwise. read more

Black's Beach - The hike - Beaches Near Me - San Diego, California

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Gorgeous beach with a strenuous hike in and out. I found it well kept and not too crowded. Sunsets are gorgeous all over Cali but here, there's space to see the whole sky! I need to visit this pristine beach again, soon. read more

Well First I was thinking of another beach to go to and This beach is located right near the Torrey Pines Gliderport and it is quite a walk down to the beach !! First you have to take this steep path down and then once you reach down to the beach there are people down on the beach which Is clothing optional !! And it is a Nude Beach !! So if your planning on getting those Suntan lines away then it's your option to take your clothes off !! It's an beach that is located kind of Near UCSD !! And from the top of the beach there is lots of cliffs and rocks plus gravel all over !! As you are parking your car !! You will run over all this Gravel and it feels like your tires on your car are going to explode but just drive slow !! The parking is in this dirt lot !! Above is Torrey Pines Gliderport !! I say if your looking for a beach near La Jolla And going up and down those cliffs is quite a workout !! Overall Grade: Cleanliness: 3 out of 5 Stars this beach only has Porter Potties and it is what it is !! But just another beach in San Diego !! Fun Factor: 4 out of 5 Stars !! Lots to do here with the Hang Gliding at Torrey Pines Gliderport and Surfing plus Walking and sun bathing on the beach !! Parking: 2 out of 5 Stars because you have to park in this dirty sand lot and your car gets really dirty afterwards !! Overall Grade : 4 out of 5 Stars and its an beach for all and remember it's an Nude Beach and it's the only Nude beach here in San Diego !! read more

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Secret. Nude. Beach. Living in San Diego, i've always wondered if the rumors were true about the infamous nude beach. It wasn't until my friend decided to go paragliding at the Torrey Pines Gliderport that i discovered the rumors were true. While waiting for my friend to go flying i heard of a wonderful trail down to Blacks Beach. On the steep incline down the trail you can't help but stop every few hundred feet to admire the scenic San Diego coastline. It can leave you breathless and "selfie" camera ready as you walk on down. However, nothing can compare to when you actually get to the beach. I never knew black sand could exist here. Best of all the its pretty private since you have to take that hike down. Which makes sense on why people come here to bathe/sunbathe in the nude. *FYI , yes there are people still practicing the art of butt nekked skinny dipping freedom here. I've never felt more awkward being one of the actual people WITH their clothes on. (Should've gone with the flow) lol!! Whether you want to see the most beach scenic spots or dare to go clothes optional. I recommend coming here once in your life if youre in San Diego. PS: Just respect the people there. No pictures and definitely no staring, groping or littering. read more

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I have been too Blacks Beach about 10 times. The first time my pervy best friend and I walked from La Jolla Shores and almost got pulled out by the high tide on the way back. The rest I went with friends and by myself. When alone I was but naked and forgot to put sunscreen on the most sensitive part of my body and almost burnt it off. My dick hurt for days. If you go down there use sunscreen everywhere. Its a fun beach and mostly adults there are a few that like to stare but try and ignore them. The cliffs are very dangerous so be careful. Experienced hikers should only use the trails . I almost fell twice and both times some men saved me from falling. Beautiful sunsets and a large open beach. read more

I love this beach, and I love living 4 miles away from here. I love coming here, even if it's by myself. The scenic mountain and ocean view is awesome, it's so relaxing. The hiking trail is not intense, it's a short trail and at the end there's a secret cave. The hike down Blacks beach is easy, but the hike up in the hot sun is not so easy... I like tanning, BUT I HATE THE NUDE OLD MAN. I usually come here alone, and tan with my swimsuit, and I HATE HATE HATE when they come up to me an talk to me when they are naked. They always use the same line "I bet you never talked to a naked man like this before" YES I HAVE, now leave me alone, I just want to tan in peace. They love talking for hours, how they always come here, blah blah blah... All I'm thinking is "Gross, old saggy balls" I would tan nude but I get creep out by all the saggy balls. UGH. It is better to bring a bf/guy friend, but sometimes a girl just gotta have her peace and relaxing time alone to relax and escape the stress of the real world...No bf, no friends, and especially no naked old man with saggy balls thanks. P.S. If you decide to take the trail down (instead of the stair way) watch out for rattlesnakes! My bf and I ran into one, came so close to 3 ft from it. (Pics attached) read more

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This is definitely one of my favorite sites visited in SoCal. The view is stunning and absolutely gorgeous. Definitely a great place to stop by on your way to San Diego. You won't regret seeing this place. You can hike from the top of the cliff down to the beach. There is also at nude beach at the bottom of you are into that. read more

Black's Beach - Lovely, I could stay here forever. - Beaches Near Me - San Diego, California

The hike is a bit tough going down, it feels like you're gonna slip and fall so try it barefoot, that helped my wife and I. It's very beautiful and scenic here! We went right before sunset and got to watch it dip below the horizon. We actually saw a proposal take place at one of the overlooks. Now onto the nudity. There's a fine line between nudity and sexuality that a lot of people get confused, but let me tell you, these beach is just full of people that want to be comfortable at the beach and be who they are. We met a nice couple from Texas that belonged to a nudist community and they told us all about the culture. It's really safe here. Bottom line is it's beautiful and a fun day for an adventurous couple! read more

Black's Beach - Beaches Near Me - San Diego, California

My 300th review goes to... Black's beach! My love affair with Black's beach began when I moved to the UCSD campus. Imagine the jubilation when I realized that I could walk to a world-class surfing beach from my apartment? Getting there took a bit of effort, but we loved the escape from all things scholarly and made the trek at least once a week. Blacks is more than a beach, it is a spiritual place for some and a lifestyle for others. It provides a setting for healthy, fun activities too! We watched the surfers and I met my future husband, the president of the surf team down there. He even had keys to the private access road and drove us all up and down the hill! Eventually I got enough courage to paddle out. I practiced "Surf Ups" on land, you lie on your stomach and in one motion jump up and land with one foot in front of the other while trying to be graceful. My practice paid off and in a few short months I was riding waves. On a big surf day I caught a wave that pitched so I grabbed the right rail of my board to turn it. I ended up in the tube doing a rail grab and was spotted by my fellow surfers. They let me surf on the team after that. Surf team parties involved an assortment of games, kegs of beer and live music. I was in college heaven! One Christmas afternoon, my then boyfriend brought me to a perch above Blacks armed with a bottle of Dom Perignon and a proposal of marriage. We were quickly married with children and my surfing days dwindled. Another time I took a good friend on a long walk at Blacks. Many middle-aged men and a couple of ladies were running, walking and prancing by us with no clothes on. He finally asked me if we were on a nude beach. Doh, that was awkward as can be! Other popular activities include volleyball, bird watching, and sky diving. A fabulous photographer has documented the Black's wildlife and this can be viewed on his web site: http://www.sharpeyesonline.com The beach sits below a cliff so getting there takes a bit of time and effort. The reward of getting down there is one of the most coveted beaches in California. read more

Black's Beach is a nice spot to go for a peaceful hike.. and if you're into taking your clothes off.. this nudist beach might also be another reason for your destination if that's your thing. ;) Upon, coming out here.. parking is plentiful.. though pretty much dirt parking and immediately you get a view of the Torrey Pines Gliderport which is directly above Black's Beach. There's a few different ways to hike down.. one with casual dirt stair steps from the south side and the other way next to it is a little more challenging from the south middle cliff side which is very steep. I usually start from the semi paved dirt stairs from the left south side and come back up through the right side which is more north which can be more of a semi-steep dirt trail and less paved. The beach here is beautiful, although sometimes I want to close my eyes from what I see. [the nudists are typically older friendly males] o.O =] Come here for some hiking and get your workout on doing inclines and take a stroll or post-up and enjoy the beach and the para-gliders up in the sky..sweet views all around.~ read more

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Amazing clothing optional beach, the only bad part is the hike down a canyon but it's really not that bad if you take your time. It's very spacious so there's plenty of room for everyone. read more

Black's Beach is a nude beach, but not everyone's necessarily nakie. It's worth visiting for the potential for randomness - heck, probably even for the heehaw factor alone, if you're not used to walking around nude. At the time, there were mostly older men, including a few couples. One guy's schween was so huge that my friend couldn't believe her eyes - she even asked me if it was real. Your mileage may vary: my friend was there a few weeks before I, and she saw a few young women playing Ultimate Frisbee in the buff. Just my luck! The hike from the parking lot to the beach is a healthy one - and breathtaking - there's nothing like it. On my walk down I stopped and enjoyed the silence of the waves. Find Black's Beach near UCSD. read more

Black's Beach - (photographed by Dave Hong) - Beaches Near Me - San Diego, California

Awesome experience. But the stairs are gnarly. My husband and I walked up the road that's paved and it's steep but it's not too bad! I made it lol Also it's a clothing optional. My first time and definitely enjoyed myself! read more

Black's Beach - Beaches Near Me - San Diego, California

About (( 250 )) or more steps going down and back up. I have to admit,this was a Great experience and I definitely will come back again. People here are super friendly, the view of the ocean was beautiful. Good thing they have a spot to kick it and eat after the hike. They also have a pool table outside. Yay!! Paragliding/Hangliding too!! You really gotta come here! Oh! "Clothing is OPTIONAL". San Diego baby!!!!! read more

Black's Beach - 2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr La Jolla, Ca. 92037 - Beaches Near Me - San Diego, California

We came here to experience the clothing optional beach and certainly that is what exists here from folks playing beach volleyball, lounging, or walking on the shore bearing all. It was fun to finally be free of these things called clothes for a while as we also frolicked a little in the sun and the Pacific which was a refreshing 70ish degrees. The beach was clean, deep and long going on for at least one mile north and several miles to the south at the terminus of the trail. At the top of the cliffs several hundred feet above the beach there is also a popular paragliding launching point. And you can purchase a paraglide tour that will allow you to soar above the beach and along the cliffs. The precarious hike down to the beach was a good 10 minutes and descended a trail that was steep in many sections. You need to be sure footed, but also you'll need strength on the return to make it back to your car. Where the gliders launched there was also a place to have a bite and beer and listen to music but we did not have much time. Next time I'm here I would go on a paragliding adventure! read more

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Hey, I loved this beach! Yeah it's a nude beach so there's all kinda of creeps but don't act like your not creeping yourself while your there; we all know what these "parts" look like but we just gotta look at the next persons-I think it's part of human nature,personally. So anyway one of my best girls and I were looking for a nude beach online to re-tan some areas that Trinidad and Tobago had missed ;-P , so I found this spot,yaaay! There's a regular beach side(which I'm not even sure if it is called something different than Black's Beach), you have to pay for parking, and there is a bit of a HIKE to get to the nudey side. Once you get pass the large boulder rocks in the sand/water you are there. We saw 3 different guys repeatedly jacking off, but hey lol whatever, an old couple taking crazy angled nudey pics of each other, and people walking or jogging by us staring with their eyes wide as dinner plates, no shame at all but again whatever. Make sure you bring your sunscreen too, saw some sunburned tits,pretty bad. The water was too cold for me, and theres lots of tiny fish and water bugs/animals, but I didn't come to get in the water anyway. Everybody is looking at everybody so if you feel modest or uncomfortable dont bring your ass here,simple. Besides all the flattering and UNflattering flesh there are lots of water activities and a rental place nearby. When the tide begins to rise, don't waste time messing around, leave while its safe, the water comes up fast and the rocks and cliffs are a bit slippery so be careful! read more

When I turned 40 a few months ago, I made myself a bit of a bucket list of things I've always wanted to do but was afraid to try. One of these was walking in the altogether on a nude beach... And this past Thanksgiving weekend, I did just that. I'd been to Black's Beach years ago - my ex and I would take the cliff path down from the Gliderport, and while I would keep my shorts on once we hit the beach, she was a bit more uninhibited. Now that I'm older, I didn't think I would be able to handle the hike going back up (heading down's easy, though), so I took the hike from Torrey Pines State Beach. Fortunately, the tide was cooperating at the time. When I hit Black's, I remembered how beautiful, tranquil, and serene the beach is. Because of its reputation, the area is very quiet, with barely any crowds. And speaking of bare... Once I saw the naked old guys walking around and catching rays (and for you pervs, there's barely any women around - Black's Beach is more of a sausagefest), I figured I was in the right area to drop trou. I will admit, after I got over my initial nervousness, it's definitely an exhilarating and liberating feeling to walk around in the buff - my girlfriend is still astonished that I did it! (No selfie from me, though; I doubt anyone besides her would want to see my shortcomings.) Think I may give Black's Beach more visits, even if I do have to take the cliff path from the Gliderport once in a while. read more

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Black's is a big beach and sometimes gets a bad rep. There's the non-nudist side, closer to La Jolla Shores. There's the nudist side where mostly older nekkid dudes are and some folks play beach volleyball (not a pretty sight), and... There's the gay beach side. I like to kick it at the non-nudist beach side. The sand is fine and soft. The water is clean, brisk and usually filled with seaweed... so typically I only go in waist high. But this is a great beach to visit when you want to relax at a quiet beach... no screaming babies, no trash, hardly any beach go-ers. The double-edged sword: The hike up the hill back to the top of La Jolla Farms. Sometimes I'm in the mood for the hike, sometimes I'm not. But regardless, at the end of the afternoon, I'm happy for the relaxation session and that I burned probably 500 calories walking up that steep a** hill. Black's is great! read more

Great place to take a walk at, to chill, and to surf. There's a great hike called Ho Chi Minh Trails down to this beach. One of my favorite short fun hikes. There's also an easy paved asphalt road down to this beach if you prefer that too. read more

Black's Beach - Beaches Near Me - San Diego, California