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Amazing sunset views over the Pacific. Great spot to watch the surf. Accessible parking. Close proximity to town.
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park area is a 68-acre park on the western edge of Point Loma. The cliffs overlook the Pacific, creating a great spot to take in the sunset. If you head to the parking lot off of Sunset Cliffs, you can get a great view from Pappy's Point. Try to get there a bit before the sunset if you want to snag a spot in the parking lot. There is also additional parking further south in the Natural Park if this lot is overcrowded.
If you're taking a special someone there for the sunset, head to the The Joint before or after to grab a bite and a drink or two.
Photos:Justin Brown; Chad McDonald; Eric Gorski
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Taylor Carr
2/24/2026
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Ashley N
8/13/2025
Great spot to watch the sunset for date night. Can get a little crowded on summer weekends but sunset cliffs is big enough where ...
Amazing Views
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Kristen Lindgren
12/28/2024
Well Maintained
Amazing Views
Great Conditions
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Maryssa Fenwick
9/9/2020
Beautiful but Crowded
Sunset Cliffs provide a beautiful and romantic setting to enjoy your sunset. Expect to share this beauty with others, but know it doesn't take ...
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Crystal Sibson
8/14/2020
Beautiful
This is a beautiful place to catch the sunset, especially if you're into photography.
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Noah Crider
6/17/2020
Beautiful!
What an amazing spot to hangout and watch the sunset! Bring your loved ones!
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Valentina Djordjevic
5/29/2019
Amazing & Romantic!
It's no doubt this has become a popular spot to take wedding & engagement photos... The views are breathtaking, and there photos absolutely do ...
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Haley Churchill
8/7/2018
California Sunset
Beautiful sunset views, a great place to have a picnic with friends or just sit and read peacefully
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Ashley White
5/28/2017
Just What I Needed
A beautiful view after a long day. Great friends, in a great city and the perfect weather. It's very easy to locate and worth the travel.
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Jordan Smith
6/10/2016
June Gloom
I did not visit sunset cliffs at the best time of year, but it was a really neat spot! Great spot for photos and ...
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Sassy Resuello
4/13/2016
Romantic & Scenic!
I love how accessible this place is. I would love to come back and lay a blanket, have a picnic, and just enjoy the sunset.
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Kyle Frost
9/29/2015
Sublime sunsets
Great spot for shooting portraits, engagements, or to just wander along the cliffs at sunset. If you start at the north end, it makes ...
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Grant
9/22/2015
There are plenty of places to park and enjoy the sunset. Just bring your camera, some snacks and find a little place all to ...
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Dillinger Travis
6/3/2015
I totally recommend this adventure
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Michael Wigle
3/26/2015
The beach is way more dramatic at high tide! At low tide, you can walk along the rocks and giant piles of kelp, looking ...
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Amy Porter
3/19/2015
Perfect place for a first date and/or anniversary...based on my personal experience :)
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