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Ocean Beach Pier – Sunset Cliffs Natural Park loop from Point Loma Nazarene University

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Ocean Beach Pier – Sunset Cliffs Natural Park loop from Point Loma Nazarene University

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Ocean Beach Pier – Sunset Cliffs Natural Park loop from Point Loma Nazarene University

01:11

10.7km

130m

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 3, 2026

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2.37 km

Sunset Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sunset Cliffs

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2.52 km

Smugglers Cave Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

A cave isn't visible from the overlook, but even without climbing down the sketchy rope, the coastal views from above are spectacular.

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2.97 km

Natural Arch - Rum Runner's Point

Highlight • Natural Monument

The best angle to see the natural arch is from the South

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3.04 km

Rum Runner Cove and Smuggler's Cave

Highlight • Cave

Numerous stories circulate about the origin of this point's name. Some recount how it was used as a location to smuggle rum during prohibition. Regardless of the story, the point provides spectacular views of Smuggler's Cave and the ocean.

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5.53 km

Ocean Beach Pier

Highlight • Bridge

You can't miss Ocean Beach Pier at the south end of the beach as it is at 1971 Feet one of the longest piers on the West Coast. Originally named …

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7.47 km

Sunset Cliffs Boulevard

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Sunset Cliffs Boulevard in San Diego is a fantastic spot for road cycling, offering a scenic, mostly flat route with breathtaking coastal views. Starting near the Ocean Beach Pier, you …

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9.87 km

Sunset Cliffs Natural Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

The attractively eroding cliffs are best visible a few feet past this main trailhead at the parking area, which is in the middle of the park. The trails from here …

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10.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.47 km

2.05 km

1.77 km

1.40 km

Surfaces

5.04 km

3.03 km

1.36 km

1.27 km

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Ocean Beach Pier – Sunset Cliffs Natural Park loop from Point Loma Nazarene University

Sunset Cliffs

Smugglers Cave Overlook

Natural Arch - Rum Runner's Point

Rum Runner Cove and Smuggler's Cave

Ocean Beach Pier

Sunset Cliffs Boulevard

Sunset Cliffs Natural Park

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