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Torrey Pines Scenic Dr.
La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: (619) 221-8899
32.888078, -117.253177
Hike: 1.1 miles   Level: Moderately Strenuous
Dog-Friendly: No   Kid-Friendly: Most likely no although I have seen some children here
About Black’s Beach
Black’s Beach is San Diego’s exclusive clothing-optional beach on the cusp of Torrey Pines and La Jolla. The hike to get down here is rigorous but extremely scenic.
The northern portion of Black’s Beach is owned and managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation. The south end of the beach is owned by the city of San Diego and the state park.
This distinction is important as Black’s Beach is most known as a nude beach, a practice that is no longer permitted in the southern portion managed by the city of San Diego.
The beach was named after the Black family who once had a farm over-looking the beach. When they sold the land, it was subdivided into La Jolla Farms lots. There are many mansions that sit above the beach including the home where Jonas Salk once lived.
While you’re in the area, make sure to check out the Secrets of UCSD nearby!
This is also a prime surf spot, due to a submarine canyon funneling powerful swells. This can also be a very dangerous spot for swimmers so be careful!
You will oftentimes see people playing volleyball in the nude right upon entering the beach as a warm welcoming. Usually if you park it near the trailhead, you will be cleared from any creepy experiences (I’ve had a few). The further north you go and the more secluded it becomes, the more you open yourself up to possible strange incidences.
Come here with an open mind and be courteous to those enjoying themselves in the buff. This is one of the most beautiful beaches we have in San Diego and great for surfing.
Check out the Mushroom House while you’re out here! It’s one of San Diego’s most interesting architectural designs!
This is one rough hike back up unless you’re in great shape! Get ready to get a workout!
So dreamy!
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cosmosent labs
best gay beach in san diego!!!!
June 6, 2015
Lisa M.
I used to love to watch the sunsets from Black’s.
Wow, thanks for sharing. Good memories.
June 12, 2015
stevenwytyshyn
ohlala, best gay beach.
great on pride weekend!
September 18, 2016
steven edward wytyshyn
I’m still sad Hillary lost to that buffoon…
so for masc, progressive men, well we can have some fun in the north end…
steve/cosmosent labs
November 22, 2016
Tom
How do people (or police) feel about photoshoots there, if I brought a model to shoot some fineart nudes? No strobes, just natural light or a reflector.
June 11, 2017
steven edward wytyshyn
The bamboo forrest is the safe space for San Diego gay men! I got addicted to this place and got fired from my job at Qualcomm. Once I save up from my uber rides, I’ll get my hip replacement surgery and i’ll be back !!!!
luv,
steve/cosmosent labs
June 25, 2023