Photograph Scripp's Pier

San Diego County, CA
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Photograph Scripp's Pier
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Scripp's Pier is an incredible pier to shoot at many angles. Excellent for sunset shots. A great beach to chill out afterward.

Parking is easy, there are tons of random street you can park on just a little walk away. Be sure to arrive on scene at least an hour before sunset. Make sure to look up the sunset time and the weather forecast. Clouds will make for the most dramatic images with the most color from the sunset. Expect other photographers there being it is a very popular photographed pier. I got there several hours before for a quick surf session and then setup my tripod to stake out my spot I wanted. Getting there early is important so you get the spot you desire before someone else has it or is in the way. Play around with Neutral Density filters and take some long exposures after the sun is down. Also be prepared to get a little wet!

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Laura Hill
8/12/2020
Have to go back...
Now that I have a high quality camera, I have to go back :) LaJolla is one of my favorite stops in California ...
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Noah Crider
6/18/2020
Highly recommend
This is an amazing spot to capture some photos. Especially during sunset!
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Josh Packer
11/2/2016
One of the coolest piers I've seen
I stayed in La Jolla this last summer one night and came across this adventure on the Outbound. It's such an amazing place. I ...
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Kimberly G
11/1/2016
Great spot but...
Be prepared to deal with many others taking pics from family portraits, to others...just be considerate to others. There will be those who come ...
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Kyle Frost
9/29/2015
Great spot for long exposures
You can't actually walk out on the pier (it's a research facility), but you can wander around the beach and get some sweet long ...
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Grant
9/22/2015
Stunning Sunsets
Grab your camera, a tripod and remote sensor if you have it and be prepared for some amazing colors.
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Alyssa San Agustin
9/11/2015
This pier is seriously my go to spot for photographs! whether it's to shoot different products or people. It's also the PERFECT spot to ...
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