Black’s is famous among surfers for big winter swells, however it is better known to the rest of the world as San Diego's nude beach. Although nudism is unlawful in San Diego, it has persisted at Black’s for decades with the only real deterrent being the hike to get there. The nudists (or 'nakes' as surfers call them) tend to hang out north of the Glider Port Trail, while surfers head south to the main peaks.

For the most part, surfers and nakes are the only people motivated enough to make the hike to Black’s, so if these aren't your motives, you might want to think about heading to La Jolla Shores instead.

Torrey Pines State Beach offers day use parking from 8 am until sunset daily. Fees are paid at the South Beach kiosk where there is a small parking lot, as well as the parking lots at the top of the mesa within the park. Free parking is available along the southbound shoulder of Hwy 101. If accessing the beach via the Glider Port Trail, there is a large dirt parking lot with free parking.