California

California, USA

Black's Beach

A dramatic, cliff-backed two-mile stretch of sand below the Torrey Pines bluffs in La Jolla. The northern half — accessed via the Glider Port trail — has been a de facto clothing-optional beach since the 1970s. Wild, undeveloped, and physically demanding to reach: expect a steep, eroded descent and no facilities once you're down. Reward: world-class surf, sunsets, and one of the few truly unmanicured beaches left in Southern California.