12 Best Beaches in San Diego | Condé Nast Traveler
"A sandy, two-mile strip of sand flanked by dramatic bluffs and some of the most serious swells in Southern California. (Beginners, you've been warned.) Surf aside, Black's is also a nude beach where some people do still sunbathe in their birthday suits. The most common access point—from the Torrey Pines Gliderport where you can park for free in their dirt lot—is also the most precarious. It involves trekking down a steep trail of concrete, sand, and steps. If the tide is low, you can walk over from La Jolla Shores (three miles south) or Torrey Pines State Beach (two miles north) instead. If you pray for surf, you'll be rewarded with epic swells, particularly in the winter. Otherwise, we suggest laying out on the sand and enjoying the dramatic landscape. With bluffs this tall, it feels like it's just you, the ocean, the other beachgoers, and the occasional paraglider." - Archana Ram
