Black's Beach
A remote surf beach below the Torrey Pines cliffs, reached only by difficult trails or a long beach walk.
Know before you go
- Parking
No parking listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Fees
No fee listed.
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- Paying
Unknown – check locally
- Getting down
Very difficult: high cliffs and unmaintained trails. Safest approach is along the shore from neighboring beaches, but tides can block it.
Verified · City of San Diego Lifeguard Services · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Tide & surf
High tides can block the walk from neighboring beaches.
Verified · City of San Diego Lifeguard Services · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Hours
Unknown – check locally
- Dogs
No dogs on the beach, boardwalk or adjacent parks 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Nov 1 to Mar 31) or 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Apr 1 to Oct 31). Leashed at other hours.
Verified · City of San Diego Lifeguard Services · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Restrooms
No
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- Showers
No
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Accessibility
No disabled access listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Lifeguards
Lifeguard station.
Verified · City of San Diego Lifeguard Services · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Rules
Cliffs are unstable. No alcohol, glass or smoking on city beaches.
Verified · City of San Diego Lifeguard Services · checked Oct 3, 2026
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change. Always follow lifeguards and posted signs.
Tides & daylight · next 3 days
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change, so always follow lifeguards and posted signs. Data: official city, county, State Parks and National Park Service pages, the California Coastal Commission, NOAA and the National Weather Service · Facts checked Oct 3, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.