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Sunset Cliffs Review
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Sunset Cliffs
- Address: Sunset Cliffs Blvd., Point Loma, San Diego, CA | Map It
- Category: Viewpoints
- Location: Point Loma
Fodor's Review:
As the name suggests, the 60-foot-high bluffs on the western side of Point Loma south of Ocean Beach are a perfect place to watch the sun descend over the sea. To view the tide pools along the shore, use the staircase off Sunset Cliffs Boulevard at the foot of Ladera Street.
The dramatic coastline here seems to have been carved out of ancient rock. The impact of the waves is very clear: each year more sections of the cliffs sport caution signs. Don't ignore these warnings -- it's easy to lose your footing and slip in the crumbling sandstone, and the surf can be extremely rough. Small coves and beaches dot the coastline and are popular with surfers drawn to the pounding waves, and neighborhood locals who name and claim their special spots. Needle's Eye is considered especially challenging. The homes along the boulevard -- pink stucco mansions beside shingled Cape Cod-style cottages -- are fine examples of Southern California luxury.
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