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Del Mar Torrey Pines State Beach & Black’s Beach
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this excellent beach area between Del Mar, CA and La Jolla, CA
Black’s Beach is at the base of Torrey Pines City Park, just a short walk from University of California San Diego. The Park is home to Torrey Pines Gliderport. Hangliders and remote controlled gliders soar over the sandy Black’s Beach. The beach can be difficult to access since there are no improved stairways from the high cliffs. It is best to access Black’s Beach from the adjacent north and south beaches but high tide and surf may prohibit it. It is best to stay away from the unstable cliffs above Black’s Beach since slides can occur without warning. Black’s Beach has a famous reputation for being “clothing optional”. This is a great beach for surfing.
Just north of Black’s Beach is Torrey Pines State Beach. This beach is part of Torrey Pines State Park Reserve which has miles of rugged trails and natural beauty. No food or drinks (other than water) are allowed in the Reserve (the mesa overlooking the beach) but you can picnic on the beach. There is an $8 parking fee in the park but there are also spaces outside the park on Coast Highway if you can snag one. From the I-5 freeway, take the Carmel Valley Road exit and go west about 1.5 miles to Coast Highway. Turn left and the park entrance will be in about a mile – just before the higway turns up a steep grade. The beach is convenient to homes in Del Mar, Carmel Valley, Sorrento Mesa and La Jolla.
Del Mar real estate consists prominently of custom homes and a few large and mid-sized condominium complexes. Seapoint is a condominium complex directly across the street from Torrey Pines State Beach and many townhomes have terrific ocean views. The homes that were originally built in the adjacent Del Mar neighborhoods were small 1,200 square foot beach cottages. However, most have been replaced with spacious and unique custom homes. There are several eateries on Carmel Valley Road including famous taco shop, Robertos, as well as Iris, offering California cuisine and Edamame with asian fusion fare. Del Mar Village is just down the road on Caost Highway / Camino Del Mar and has some enticing restaurants and shops.
Carmel Valley is a popular, newer community within the Del Mar Union School system that offers more affordable upscale living.
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