Overlooks in San Diego
3 places · Summit views & high vantages
San Diego, CA
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
A 68-acre linear park along Point Loma's western edge featuring eroded sandstone bluffs that drop into the Pacific Ocean. Sea caves, arches, and tide pools line the coastline below the cliffs. The unobstructed western exposure provides dramatic sunset photography opportunities year-round.
San Diego, CA
Broken Hill Overlook at Torrey Pines
An overlook along the Broken Hill Trail in Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve that reveals deeply eroded badlands-style formations descending to the beach below. The exposed sandstone layers display warm ochre, rust, and cream tones. The overlook provides an elevated vantage point rarely seen in coastal San Diego landscapes.
San Diego, CA
Razor Point at Torrey Pines
A dramatic overlook at the end of the Razor Point Trail in Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, where narrow sandstone ridges extend toward the ocean. The deeply eroded ravines below the point reveal colorful sedimentary layers. The vantage point offers views both north and south along the coastline.