![]() Look how small my girls look next to these cliffs! I am unsure if this was a drill or if someone was being rescued, but a helicopter flew around while we were here. It is a hazardous way to get here, so I will not say much more, except do not go down this trail. Just south of the Gliderport Trail, we now come upon the Ho Chi Minh Trail, which many will use as a way to get down to Black’s Beach. To each their own, I always say, we kept our heads down and our eyes straight ahead. We turned left and started to walk South.Īnd the naked truth was that we were uncomfortable. Yes, we saw naked people, and not necessarily saw, maybe glanced at would be a better word. When we exited the trail and looked to our right, we were immediately taken aback by the ‘unclothed’ sunbathers. Here, look at what we saw when we first exited the trail. The descent is steep, so if you have bad knees, this trail is not for you. It is critical to be aware of your surroundings at all times. Here we are making our way down at the beginning of the trail. ![]() ![]() Let’s go! View from the beginning of Gliderport Trail Ok, are you ready to go and see this unique beach? Walking Down Gliderport Trail To Black’s Beach Today we will be taking the trail located just south of here. Torrey Pines Gliderport is between the Salk Institute and the world-famous Torrey Pines Golf Course.Įstablished in the 1920s, the Torrey Pines Gliderport has been the go-to place for foot-launched aviation, such as paragliding and hang-gliding. Torrey Pines Gliderport Trail View from Torrey Pines Gliderport- the trail starts over on the left A group of nudists maintains the course throughout the year. This trail is not for the faint of heart as the descent is steep, but the path is kept up pretty well. Unless you are a student, I do not suggest parking on campus.Īnd finally, the way that we took down today is called the Torrey Pines Gliderport Trail. 5-mile gated and paved road that lets you out at the southern section of Black’ Beach. The third option would be to park at UCSD and walk down Salk Canyon Rd, a. The second option is to start at La Jolla Shores Beach and walk about 3 miles north. Several Ways to Get to Black’s Beachįirst, you may park at Torrey Pines State Beach and walk about 2 miles south. Of particular note, I would like to mention that I have written extensively on several of these options, so I have linked each specific post for you if you would like more information. There are four different ways to get to Black’s Beach. It is an extremely isolated beach and, therefore, difficult to reach. Around 1977, the southern portion of the beach was taken over by the City of San Diego, and nudity was no longer allowed, but the northern section still allows nudity to this day.īlack’s beach is located in the southern portion of the Torrey Pines State Reserve in the community of La Jolla in San Diego. In the mid-1970s, Black’s Beach was the country’s first and only public nude beach. ![]() Yes, my girls and I had clothes on, if you were wondering. The naked truth is yes you may be swimsuit-free on this beach or fully clothed if you wish.
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