The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in San Diego
Yucca Point is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in San Diego.

1. Yucca Point

9.0
La Jolla, CA
Scenic Lookout · No tips or reviews
La Jolla Cliffs is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in San Diego.

2. La Jolla Cliffs

9.0
La Jolla, CA
Scenic Lookout · La Jolla · 13 tips and reviews

llonyort ..llonyort .: One of the best spots in SoCal to catch a sunset.

Keane R.Keane Roungchun: Make sure to get here before sunset! They're very strict.

Nancy C.Nancy Candelaria: Glider Port at Morgan's Bench. Beautiful view.

Mt Soledad Veterans Memorial is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in San Diego.

3. Mt Soledad Veterans Memorial

9.1
6905 La Jolla Scenic Dr S (at Soledad Park Rd), La Jolla, CA
Scenic Lookout · 42 tips and reviews

Lauren P.Lauren Prust: Best 360 views of all of San Diego!

La Jolla Blue BookLa Jolla Blue Book: Used by the Lindberghs for glider flights in the 1920's. The memorial honors U.S. veterans living & deceased who have been honorably discharged from any branch of the U.S. military.

Andrew S.Andrew Schmidt: Beautiful 360 degree view of everything around!

Mission Point is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in San Diego.

4. Mission Point

8.6
San Diego Pl, San Diego, CA
Scenic Lookout · Mission Beach · 4 tips and reviews

Sean M.Sean Miller: Beautiful place to relax and enjoy the sunny weather.

John A.John Alvarez: boating and fishing

D. G.D. G.: it's nice many bars around. happy hour is at 4pm :-)

The Point is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in San Diego.

5. The Point

8.3
1000-1052 Golden Gate Dr, San Diego, CA
Scenic Lookout · University Heights · 1 tip

Alison L.Alison Liebrecht: Great place for dogs, sunsets, overlooking mission and fashion valleys. There are steep trails leading down to Camino del Rio S. (by Denny's) but not recommended to walk.

Elephant Overlook is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in San Diego.

6. Elephant Overlook

8.3
San Diego Zoo Safari Park (W. Zoo Road), Escondido, CA
Scenic Lookout · 2 tips and reviews

Natasha B.Natasha Baucas: Get here like 15 minutes early for a decent spot to view the elephants.

Deanna K.Deanna Keahey: The little baby is SO cute!

High Point Overlook is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in San Diego.

7. High Point Overlook

7.8
La Jolla, CA
Scenic Lookout · 2 tips and reviews

EverydayEveryday: A nice, uphill trek that shows a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean. Watch out for Rattlesnakes

Carmen K.Carmen Kline: Nice place to rest after riding up the inside.

Hidden Swings is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in San Diego.

8. Hidden Swings

7.9
San Diego, CA
Scenic Lookout · La Jolla Shores · 2 tips and reviews

Kae M.Kae Mckinni: Beautiful view worth the mini hike! The hill can be slippery depending on which shoes you wear.

Pelin G.Pelin Güvenç Kefel: Look for them among the trees behind the tennis court 😊 The swings look on to a great view!

La Jolla Cave is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in San Diego.

9. La Jolla Cave

7.6
La Jolla, CA
Scenic Lookout · 1 tip

Shinsuke M.Shinsuke Morimoto: No seals:-)

Paradise Point Resort Observation Tower is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in San Diego.

10. Paradise Point Resort Observation Tower

7.5
San Diego, CA
Scenic Lookout · Mission Bay Park · 2 tips and reviews

Shorog A.Shorog Abdulrhman: Wow amazing spa 😍

Caren S.Caren Snell: Best to take ur pics from the landing below vs on top. Too much bird poop and noise.

Great Rift Lift is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in San Diego.

11. Great Rift Lift

7.2
15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd, Escondido, CA
Scenic Lookout · No tips or reviews
La Jolla Cove is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in San Diego.

12. La Jolla Cove

9.5
1200 Coast Blvd, San Diego, CA
Beach · Village · 230 tips and reviews

Tina M.Tina M: Best for climbing during the weekends and enjoying a nice view from the top.

The Most Interesting Man in the WorldThe Most Interesting Man in the World: A female seal is called a cow. But don’t tell that to her face.

Amazing place! During the day though! At night it's dead aka "ghost town" 😒

Scripps Pier is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in San Diego.

13. Scripps Pier

9.3
Discovery Way, La Jolla, CA
Pier · 13 tips and reviews

TylerTyler: Just the best darn pier. Such photoshoots. Very dogs (before 9am & after 6pm). Much surf. Wow.

Meshari 🔱Meshari 🔱: One of the best spots for taking a picture in San Diego

Miguel M.Miguel Marroquin: The beach is clean beautiful.

Torrey Pines Gliderport is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in San Diego.

14. Torrey Pines Gliderport

9.3
2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr, La Jolla, CA
Other Great Outdoors · Torrey Pines · 28 tips and reviews

Thayne H.Thayne Hardy: Best place everrr! If you’re scared to go paragliding it’s really nothing, super gentle and tame. Chris was the coolest dude and overall this place was a blast. 10/10 would recommend

Andy H.Andy Ho: A great place to catch lunch during the week. Great views of the coastline and people jumping off of cliffs. Great homemade sandwiches are served out of the shack.

Greg H.Greg Hay: Great to sit and watch them all literally float on air! Read more.

Skyfari Aerial Tram West is one of The 15 Best Scenic Lookouts in San Diego.

15. Skyfari Aerial Tram West

9.3
San Diego Zoo, San Diego, CA
Attraction · Balboa Park · 8 tips and reviews

Miriam G.Miriam Goldman: Really old school and really cool!

Valerie B.Valerie B: Great way to escape the heat!

RossRoss: Free, included with all tickets or membership