Black's Beach has arguably some of the best waves in the San Diego area, but it can be a hike to get there due to it being located under the Torrey Pines bluffs. It’s also known as San Diego’s “nudist beach,” or a “clothing-optional” beach. There are four different routes visitors can take to reach Black’s Beach: a 3-mile hike during low tide from La Jolla SHores beach, a two-mile hike from Torrey Pines State Reserve’s parking lot during low tide, a clearly marked and well-maintained trail from Torrey Pines State Park, or from Torrey Pines Glider Port Trail.

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