Sunset Cliffs Natural Park

Sunset Cliffs Natural Park is a nature reserve along the western edge of the Point Loma peninsula with tall coastal bluffs and sea caves. Multiple viewpoints are spread throughout the land where people can look toward the ocean.

San Diego protected this coastal area as a natural park in 1983 to preserve its rocky formations. The cliffs here were shaped over millions of years by the constant movement of water and waves.

Locals and visitors gather at marked spots along Sunset Cliffs Boulevard to watch how the light changes the ocean's colors each evening.

You can reach the park between Adair and Ladera streets by using street parking or small lots nearby. There are no restroom facilities in the park, so plan accordingly before your visit.

Gray whales pass by this location during their yearly migration and can be spotted from several observation points along the bluffs. Visitors often miss that the migration happens at specific times when the water temperature and food sources change.

Location: San Diego

Operator: City of San Diego

Address: Ladera St, San Diego, CA 92107, USA

Phone: +16195258213

Website: https://sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/parks/regional/shoreline/sunset

GPS coordinates: 32.72447,-117.25529

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:01