Sunset Cliffs Natural Park

Category: Park in San Diego, California

Address: Ladera St, San Diego, CA 92107, USA

Phone: +16195258213

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Reviews

Alex Lopes

Apr 3, 2022

The little parking lot gets crowded early so you might need to plan a little ahead to get to this great spot to watch a sunset over the Pacific. There are not many facilities here so essentially you park, get out and watch the sunset. The beach is accessible without major obstacles if you would like to walk closer to the ocean. I highly recommend spending about 45 minutes here in your visit to San Diego.

Will Carter

Mar 16, 2022

We were in San Diego for 4 days, and for two of those evenings, we went to Sunset Cliffs. It is one of the most gorgeous places I’ve ever been to. The views are unmatched and the beach is pretty (if you can get down there).

Manny Alonzo

Jan 22, 2022

Beautiful and serene place to see the ocean, the cliffs and the Sunset. The views are amazing. Parking is free. There’s a short hike from the parking area to the cliffs where you can have an awesome view of the ocean and the cliffs. Bring binoculars to spot surfers and whales.

Laura B

Jan 4, 2022

Beautiful place to watch the sunset. Cliffs are unstable, so be careful walking around. There are a few benches around to sit and watch the sunset. Gets busy quickly so you may want to arrive about an hour before sunset. You will need to walk about a mile from where you park to see the best views.

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Questions & Answers

Can I ride my bike there?

t bone | Aug 20, 2018
Jackie Mulvey | Aug 20, 2018

No lifeguards there so if you fall into water - you drown.

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How much just to park/visit?

Micah Goldstein | Aug 20, 2018
Joshua Utley | Aug 20, 2018

Free. Parking is crowded on the weekends. Visit during the week or be prepared to walk a block or two.

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Is it safe to go in the dawn to watch the sunrise?

Pedro Henrique Nogueira | Aug 20, 2019
Randal Eggleston | Aug 20, 2019

Sure, go ahead.

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Are there restrictions on bringing a small dog on leash to the park? Beach access for dogs or is it closed for seals? Restrooms?

Terry Cali | Aug 20, 2018
Dare Ajijo | Aug 20, 2018

I had my dog with me at sunset cliffs and la Jolla. No dog restrictions but keep your dog far away from the seals.

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This may be a stupid question but how much per night to camp?

Kaje Faulks | Aug 20, 2018
Brian Fitzgerald | Aug 20, 2018

You can't camp on them.

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Can I pull in the public parking and pass out and get some rest?? Without worrying about someone's gonna rob me??

Rich Cruz | Aug 19, 2021
Daniel Barragan | Aug 19, 2021

Yes you can stop there on those little parking sites and take a nap in the night it's safe and nobody it's going to rob you, but any ways make sure your car it's locked all around some people sleep in their van with doors open all the away you'll. Be alright

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Is it a good idea to have a picnic here in December ?

GeN CHAPTER | Aug 19, 2021
Javier Perea | Aug 19, 2021

Just bundle up for the possible cold weather. Cant say I havent done it myself though.

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How busy is it during Monday - Wednesday?

Jonathan kulic | Aug 20, 2019
David Gutierrez | Aug 20, 2019

I made it just in time for sunset so I was there around 7pm-7:30 and you have plenty of room to walk around.

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Can I fly my drone there?

jason van cleave | Aug 20, 2018
Jackie Mulvey | Aug 20, 2018

While it is possible, it is technically illegal as you would still be inside both the Lindbergh Field & North Island NAS exclusion zones. So the Feds could arrest you. However, by staying lower than 400' you also would be lower than the ridge line of Pt. Loma and I doubt anyone would come after you. You do know that just East of Sea World there is City approved model plane and helicopter field? You would be entirely legal there.

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Can I park there with a Semi truck for a few hours ??

Ricky Caya | Aug 19, 2020
Jayahar K | Aug 19, 2020

Its road side parking .. Yes you can park if you find a spot , which is difficult though .

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Is it allowed to spend the night in an RV?

Elisa Alvarenga Zanella | Aug 19, 2020
Linda S | Aug 19, 2020

No. No camping or overnight parking.

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Do I need to buy a ticket for Sunset Cliff?

李leon | Aug 20, 2018
Jack hendron | Aug 20, 2019

Yes, i mean, probably .

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So there is construction going on now? Is it still hikeable?

Bonnie Anderson | Aug 20, 2018
Guy Pappalardo | Aug 20, 2018

The stairs are closed due to unstable cliffs.

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It is Always crowded.

Devora May | Aug 20, 2018
Mary Selvaraj | Aug 20, 2018

I didn't notice it being too crowded. We had several places to park, a beautiful place to visit. I found La Jolla to b way more crowded. It is worth seeing, tho...

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Has anyone been here is there a cost?

I am Symone Zhan'e | Aug 20, 2018
Julie Madison | Aug 20, 2018

No fee just free breath taking views

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Who do I contact for lost keys?

Cynthia Campos | Jan 21, 2022
Andres Fernandez | Feb 20, 2022

😯 good 🤞 luck

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Is the trail smooth enough to bring a baby in a stroller?

Jake Hansen | Aug 19, 2021
dooleycat8 | Aug 19, 2021

No way. I probably wouldn't bring a baby here at all as the rocks are really slippery; one is prone to falling or briefly losing balance even without having a baby attached to your chest or back. A stroller is also not recommended being that it's a bunch of stairs down a steep narrow staircase and at the end of that is the ocean, rocks, and cliffs/ledges.

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Can you have a picnic?

Ana Rosa Arizmendi Velazquez | Aug 19, 2021
Giselle Leyva | Aug 19, 2021

And :)

Would I be able to bbq there? Or would mission beach be better for that?

Miranda Clifford | Aug 19, 2020
Gabriel | Aug 19, 2020

It's more of a hiking/surfing area it's all cliffs sides idk if u could set up a bbq there

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Are there restrooms

Richard Skaggs | Aug 19, 2020
John E | Aug 19, 2020

Way at the north end there were a few last week at Ladera and Cordova streets

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Can we go with dogs?

Luis Rojas | Aug 19, 2020
Sylvia Vee | Aug 19, 2020

Yes with leash

Can you fish in that place?

Nelsonn. A Ruis | Aug 19, 2020
Tony Rosales | Aug 19, 2020

Nope

Are their hiking trails the you can go on?

Audrey Long | Aug 19, 2020
빅레인 | Aug 19, 2020

Yes. Along the road side.

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Can you have a picnic there? If so where can we.

Melanie Yang | Aug 20, 2019
Diego Salgado | Aug 20, 2019

You'll have plenty of dogs running around, so bringing something for them too :)

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Can you park over night?

Breana Fuller | Aug 20, 2019
Chris Hamala | Aug 20, 2019

I dont think it allowed. Im sure it happens though.

Is this just a beach or is it a nature/ hiking park?

aislinn zink | Aug 20, 2019
Gabriel Kent | Aug 20, 2019

There are definitely trails to walk with some amazing views but they're currently on phase II of the reconditioning of it. Even so, highly recommended place to visit.

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March 2019, are the stairs down to the water open again?

Lee Bochanyin | Aug 20, 2019
John Montgomery | Aug 20, 2019

They should be..they were rebuilt about a year ago. Slippery at the bottom!

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Is there anywhere to hang a hammock in the park?

Kerry Snyder | Aug 20, 2019
Linda Barrows | Aug 20, 2019

Not unless you bring your own poles.

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Is there a fee

Luz Alcaraz | Aug 20, 2019
Gabriel S | Aug 20, 2019

No.

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Can u fish ther?

Edgar Palacios | Aug 20, 2019
Christina Carrasco | Aug 20, 2019

Yes you can fish there. I saw two guys fishing on the opposite side of where we were jumping. I asked, "any luck?" Said "no, not to much." But it was around 1pm.

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is it free for tickets ?

Robin LV | Aug 20, 2018
Bruna Defreitas | Aug 20, 2018

No tickets, it's free

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are the stairs open now?

Chelle Davis | Aug 20, 2018
Mr. Google Reviewer | Aug 20, 2018

Were not open two weeks ago when I was there

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Dose this have a basket ball court near by?

Lilia Urueta | Aug 20, 2018
Holly Martin | Aug 20, 2019

In Ocean Beach at the rec center but that’s not right next to the cliffs

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Can you go cliff jumping here?

Opus | Aug 20, 2018
Adam Brawer | Aug 20, 2019

Yes. I’ve done it. Still alive.

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How long do we have to walk to the beach once we park?

Ramya Pratyusha | Aug 20, 2018
Philemon Spencer | Aug 20, 2018

The beach is technically not accessible, but there are a few ways people are climbing down the cliffs. They have recently started a park renovation - and there are some fears that they will block access to the beach entirely. However, currently if you do want to climb down to the beach it is not far from the street parking, maybe 5 minutes.

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Do I have to pay for parking here?

Brittany Perez | Aug 20, 2018
Jan Sarte | Aug 20, 2018

No pay. All free. Be aware of time though when there's a lot of cars parked.

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Can I walk my dog here?

Brittany Perez | Aug 20, 2018
lydia mastaglio | Aug 20, 2018

Yes, just keep them close.

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Can i fish and is it free,no license

JRE Espinoza | Aug 20, 2018
Jan Sarte | Aug 20, 2018

No can do. And no, not allowed. There are other place nearby where you can go fishing.

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how to get here from san diego downtown?

A BC | Aug 20, 2018
James Hollyer | Aug 20, 2018

There are no public transportation stops at the cliffs. The closest would probably be Catalina Bl. & Talbot St. Which has a bus stop. I would suggest just taking a lyft, Uber. Just take the 5-N to the 8-W...the follow signs for sunset cliffs blvd...follow that to the end and you will be at the park

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