Sunset Cliffs, Coastal residential neighborhood in San Diego, United States.
The neighborhood extends along sandstone cliffs bordering the Pacific Ocean, featuring curved streets that adapt to the natural coastal terrain.
Albert Spalding invested 2 million dollars in 1915 to develop the Linear Section with Japanese architects, building bridges, trails and ocean access points.
The Kumeyaay people traditionally gathered seafood from the intertidal zones and collected native plants growing throughout the coastal area.
The drive from Sunset Cliffs to downtown San Diego takes 24 minutes, with residents noting that personal vehicles are essential for transportation.
Luscombs Point, named after surfer Happy Luscomb, stands at Hill Street's end and functions as a frequent wedding ceremony location.
Location: San Diego
GPS coordinates: 32.72970,-117.25300
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:55
San Diego contains nature parks, zoos and museums. The city features historic districts including Gaslamp Quarter and Little Italy. San Diego Zoo houses 3500 animals, while Balboa Park offers gardens and museums. La Jolla Cove and Mission Beach provide water sports areas. Torrey Pines and Sunset Cliffs nature reserves border the coast. SeaWorld and the Midway Museum stand among main attractions.
SeaWorld San Diego
4.7 km
USS Midway Museum
7.5 km
Whaley House
6.1 km
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
5.9 km
Cabrillo National Monument
6.4 km
Naval Training Center San Diego
3.9 km
Journey to Atlantis
4.7 km
Belmont Park
4.6 km
Presidio of San Diego
6.4 km
Maritime Museum of San Diego
7.5 km
Giant Dipper
4.7 km
Presidio Park
6.5 km
Casa de Estudillo
5.9 km
Old Point Loma lighthouse
6.5 km
Manta
4.8 km
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
620 m
Cosmopolitan Hotel and Restaurant
6 km
New Point Loma Lighthouse
7.3 km
Embarcadero
7.5 km
Broadway Pier, San Diego
7.5 km
Rosecroft
3.7 km
Ballast Point Light
5.2 km
Pilot
7.5 km
Belmont Park
4.6 km
Johnson House, Old Town San Diego
5.9 km
MCRD San Diego Command Museum
5.7 km
Cabrillo Visitor Center
6.2 km
Mather Plaque in Cabrillo National Monument
6.3 kmReviews
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