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Parks & Recreation

Sunset Cliffs Natural Park

Dedicated in 1983, Sunset Cliffs Natural Park is a 68-acre resource-based park stretching along the Pacific Ocean bordering the western edge of Point Loma.

  • The 18-acre linear section of the park lies to the west of Sunset Cliffs Boulevard between Adair and Ladera streets.
  • The 50-acre hillside section, a designated multiple species conservation area, links to the 640-acre Point Loma Ecological Reserve beginning at the Navy property to the south.

The park's topography includes intricately carved coastal bluffs, arches and sea caves. It affords inspiring panoramic ocean views. From the cliffs, California gray whales often can be seen migrating annually from the Bering Sea to Baja California and back.

Sunset Cliffs Park at Ladera Street

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The Ladera Street area is used for sunset viewing and weddings may also be permitted for a maximum of 50 people. Parking is available on the street or at a number of small lots at the park site. There are no restrooms available.

Take Interstate 8 west to the end. Then follow Sunset Cliffs Boulevard through Ocean Beach to the cliffs and Ladera Street.

Sunset Cliffs at Luscomb Point

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The Luscomb Point area is named for Happy Luscomb, a local surfing personality. It is a favorite spot for sunset viewing and weddings, which can be permitted for up to 50 people. Parking is available on the street or at a number of small lots at the park site. There are no restrooms available.

Take Interstate 8 west to the end. Then follow Sunset Cliffs Boulevard through Ocean Beach to the cliffs to where the street ends at Hill Street.

Sunset Cliffs at Osprey

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The Osprey Street area is used for sunset viewing and weddings, which can be permitted for up to 50 people. There is a small parking lot at the park site, but parking is also available on the street. There are no restrooms available.

Take Interstate 8 west to the end. Then follow Sunset Cliffs Boulevard through Ocean Beach to the cliffs to where the street ends just north of Osprey Street.