Black's Beach

Formally known as Torrey Pines City Beach and Torrey Pines State Beach, is jointly owned by the City of San Diego and the State of California. Still referred to as "Black's," the beach is well-known for its nudist area (clothing optional) that extends from Mussel Rocks in the north to Salk Institute Road in the south. Black's Beach has a glider port above the cliff overlooking the beach for hang gliders, paragliders and remote-controlled gliders to soar.

Life Guards
Usually on duty mid-day from Spring break through the end of October. Due to the remoteness of this beach, it may take twenty minutes or more for lifeguards to arrive when they not on duty at the beach. There is an emergency call box at the south end of the beach at the bottom of the road.

Water Activity
Water activity is technically unregulated. Surfers and swimmers may mix, but all are required to employ due care in avoiding injury to each other.

Restrooms/Showers
There are no restrooms or showers on Black's Beach. Portable restrooms can be found at the top of the cliffs next to the Glider Port. Restrooms can also be found at La Jolla Shores, to the south, and at Torrey Pines State Beach, to the north.

Disabled Accessibility
Beach is NOT disabled accessible.

Beach Fires
Prohibited

Alcohol
Consumption of alcohol is prohibited at all times.

Other Prohibited Items
Floatation devices & Spears. Removal or possession of sea life or artifacts.

Directions and Parking
From the north, take Interstate 5 south to Carmel Valley Road. West on Carmel Valley Road to Pacific Coast Highway. South on Pacific Coast Highway to Torrey Pines State Beach. A paid-parking lot is available with 450 spaces, including eight disabled parking spaces. Walk south from this lot about one mile using caution regarding the unstable cliffs above and tidal conditions which may hinderpassage. From the south, take Interstate 5 north to La Jolla Parkway. Take a right at the intersection of La Jolla Shores Drive and a left on Calle Frescota to the free public parking lot at La Jolla Shores. This lot includes 350 spaces, including eight disabled parking spaces. Walk north one mile, use caution regarding the unstable cliffs above and tidal conditions which may hinder passage.