Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
Sandstone cliffs and coves with a blufftop trail, famous for sunset views.
Know before you go
- Parking
Parking available (Coastal Commission listing).
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Fees
No fee at city-owned beach and bay lots (the city confirmed it does not charge, Aug 2026).
Verified · City of San Diego · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Paying
Unknown – check locally
- Getting down
Stairs to the beach and Path to the beach. Along Sunset Cliffs Blvd., from Adair St. to .3 mi. S. of Ladera St., Ocean Beach.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Tide & surf
Unknown – check locally
- Hours
Four park lots closed to vehicles 2 to 4 a.m.; Ladera St lot closed 11 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Verified · City of San Diego Parks & Recreation · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Dogs
Dogs on a leash no longer than 8 ft in city parks.
Verified · City of San Diego Parks & Recreation · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Restrooms
Yes
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Showers
No
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Accessibility
No disabled access listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Lifeguards
No lifeguard service listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Rules
Unknown – check locally
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.