9 Interesting Facts About Black’s Beach La Jolla

Pictures just don’t do Black’s Beach San Diego justice. The dramatic Torrey Pines cliffs and Pacific Ocean waves are nothing short of breathtaking. Photo: Levi Clancy/wikimedia.com Photo: Levi Clancy/wikimedia.com Learn more

Its official name isn't Black's Beach

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Popular despite lacking typical beach features

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The beach’s unofficial name is controversial

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Black's Beach is known for attracting nudists

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