Black's Beach
Black's Beach is a secluded section of beach beneath the bluffs of Torrey Pines on the Pacific Ocean in La Jolla, a community of San Diego, California. Look for it 5 mi south of Del Mar. Add Snapdragon Stadium, 11 mi away, to a visit.
A beach, 5 mi south of Del Mar
Del Mar is the nearest base
Del Mar is 5 miles north, with 8 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 65–76°. When to go ↓
An airport 12 miles away
San Diego (SAN) has airline service, about 12 miles from Black's Beach.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Black's Beach
Black's Beach is a secluded section of beach beneath the bluffs of Torrey Pines on the Pacific Ocean in La Jolla, a community of San Diego, California. It is officially part of Torrey Pines State Beach. The northern portion of Black's Beach is owned and managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, while the southern portion of the beach, officially known as Torrey Pines City Beach, is jointly owned by the City of San Diego and the state park, and managed by the City of San Diego. This distinction is important as Black's Beach is most known as a nude beach.
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- Beach
- Wikipedia readers
- 34K a year
Where to stay near Black's Beach
For a bed close by, look to San Diego (508) and Carlsbad (68).
- 1Mexico–United States border wall
- 2Snapdragon Stadium
- 3Petco Park
- 4San Diego Zoo
- 5SeaWorld San Diego
- 6Pechanga Arena
- 7Balboa Park
- 8USS Midway Museum
San Diego
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
1,406,106 people
9 mi southeast of Black's Beach
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Black's Beach | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego | 9 mi southeast | 15 min | 508 401 hotels · 27 motels · 25 inns & B&Bs · 17 lodges & cabins · 20 hostels · 13 campgrounds · 5 RV parks | 1,406,106 | $907K | C− |
| Carlsbad | 16 mi north | 25 min | 68 57 hotels · 5 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 112,260 | $1,257K | C+ |
| Encinitas | 11 mi north | 15 min | 26 15 hotels · 3 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 60,736 | $1,647K | B |
| Del Mar | 5 mi north | 5 min | 8 5 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 3,858 | $2,000K | B− |
| Coronado | 17 mi south | 25 min | 32 24 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 21,094 | $2,000K | C |
| Oceanside | 23 mi north | 35 min | 52 42 hotels · 4 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 3 RV parks | 170,483 | $770K | C− |
| Solana Beach | 7 mi north | 10 min | 6 6 hotels | 12,602 | $2,000K | B |
| Chula Vista | 23 mi southeast | 35 min | 44 27 hotels · 7 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 campgrounds · 5 RV parks | 275,533 | $759K | C |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More near Black's Beach
These well-known sights sit within 26 miles.
Big draw126 mi LandmarkMexico–United States border wall
Big draw211 mi Stadium & arenaSnapdragon Stadium
314 mi Stadium & arenaPetco Park
412 mi Zoo & aquariumSan Diego Zoo4.0M visitors a year
59 mi Theme parkSeaWorld San Diego4.0M visitors a year
610 mi TheatrePechanga Arena
713 mi Park & preserveBalboa Park
813 mi MuseumUSS Midway MuseumPhoto credits
Mexico–United States border wall: Földhegy, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Snapdragon Stadium: Terrible Tim, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Petco Park: Mds08011, CC BY 4.0 · San Diego Zoo: en:User:Cburnett, CC BY-SA 3.0 · SeaWorld San Diego: ZooFari, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Pechanga Arena: Nehrams2020, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Balboa Park: Antoine Taveneaux, CC BY-SA 3.0 · USS Midway Museum: Christian David, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Quick answers on Black's Beach
What town is Black's Beach near?
Del Mar, CA, about 5 miles north.
When is the best time to visit Black's Beach?
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, with highs of 65–76°.
How far is Black's Beach from Irvine and Santa Ana?
About 62 miles northwest of Irvine and about 69 miles northwest of Santa Ana, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Black's Beach?
San Diego (SAN), about 12 miles away.
Where should I stay near Black's Beach?
San Diego (9 mi, 508 places to stay), Carlsbad (16 mi, 68 places to stay) and Encinitas (11 mi, 26 places to stay).
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