Ocean Beach Central

Sunset Cliffs Neighborhood Guide — San Diego

A dramatic stretch of coastline along Point Loma, famous for breathtaking sunset views, tide pools, and cliff-side paths.

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At a Glance

4,500

Population

$130,000

Median Income

42

Median Age

$2,600/mo

Median Rent

Source: 2019-2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates

Parks & Recreation

Sunset Cliffs Natural Park

Natural Park

68-acre coastal park with dramatic cliffs, tide pools, caves, and native sage scrub habitat. The premier sunset-watching spot in San Diego.

Ladera Street Park

Neighborhood Park

Small neighborhood park in the Sunset Cliffs residential area.

Full parks & outdoors guide →

Beaches

Sunset Cliffs Beaches

Small rocky cove beaches accessible via stairways and trails along the cliffs. Popular with surfers and tidepoolers.

Garbage Beach (No Surf Beach)

Despite the name, a scenic cove beach at the base of the cliffs. Access via a steep trail.

Getting Around

Bus Routes

  • Route 35 (limited service along Sunset Cliffs Blvd)

Trolley Access

Old Town Transit Center (4 miles)

Biking

Sunset Cliffs Blvd bike lane

Walk Score: 40 Bike Score: 55
Full transportation guide →

Parking

Free street parking along Sunset Cliffs Blvd. Gets competitive at sunset time.

  • Arrive 30-60 minutes before sunset for parking
  • Pull-offs along Sunset Cliffs Blvd
  • Respect residential driveways

Landmarks & Attractions

Sunset Cliffs Natural Park

The defining feature of this neighborhood — dramatic oceanfront cliffs with the best sunset views in all of San Diego.

Point Loma Nazarene University

Private university perched above Sunset Cliffs with ocean-view campus.

Luscombs Point

Popular cliff-top viewpoint for watching surfers and sunsets.

Top Businesses in Sunset Cliffs

Restaurants (5)

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Hari Curry SD

Sunset Cliffs
5.0

Hari Curry SD is a restaurant located in Sunset Cliffs, San Diego.

Caterer

Goodspot

Sunset Cliffs
4.6

Goodspot is a restaurant located in Sunset Cliffs, San Diego.

Restaurant

Gyms & Fitness (2)

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Efficient Working Bodies

Sunset Cliffs
5.0

Efficient Working Bodies is a gyms located in Sunset Cliffs, San Diego.

Fitness center

Sunset Cliffs Pilates

Sunset Cliffs
4.2

Sunset Cliffs Pilates is a gyms located in Sunset Cliffs, San Diego.

Physical fitness program

Auto Mechanics (1)

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Trinidad Motors

Sunset Cliffs
4.8

Trinidad Motors is a mechanic located in Sunset Cliffs, San Diego.

Bed & Breakfasts (1)

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The Inn at Sunset Cliffs

Sunset Cliffs
4.5

The Inn at Sunset Cliffs is a bed and breakfasts located in Sunset Cliffs, San Diego.

Housing

$2,600

Median Rent/mo

$1,400,000

Median Home Value

55%

Owner-Occupied

2,200

Housing Units

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