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Point Loma · Free · Ranked in 2 lists
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Sunset Cliffs Natural Park is a Point Loma spot ranked #1 of 8 in our Best Sunset Spots in San Diego list, scoring 95/100. Order the free. The best sunset in San Diego, and it's free.
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Score 95/100 · Order: Free · Free
Sandstone cliffs dropping straight into the Pacific with unobstructed western views. Stay back from the eroding edges and bring a jacket for the wind.
Local tip: Park along Ladera Street and walk south — the north lots fill by 6pm.
Score 85/100 · Order: Bluff trail, 2–3 miles · Free
Sunset Cliffs is less a hike than a cliff-edge walk, and it is the single best place in the city to watch the sun go down. The trail is informal and eroding in places, so keep back from the edge and bring a light for the walk back.
Local tip: Stay behind the fencing — the sandstone edges collapse without warning.
Scored with our ranking methodology — sunset-spots, hikes.
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