La Playa & Point Loma

This is a 2.5-mile loop featured in Schad's posthumous work, 50 Best Short Hikes in San Diego. It was also written up in the San Diego Reader a few years ago. It features "fine homes and San Diego Bay and marina views." It also features two large Torrey pines, pictured above.

We'll start and end at the intersection of Anchorage Lane and Talbot St. in the Point Loma area. (N 32 43.148 W 117 13.873). Google maps also identifies this point as "Bessemer Bench". We'll meet at 9:30 AM and step off at 9:45 AM.

Leashed dogs are allowed.

We've done this hike many times before (most recently on Aug. 5, 2025), and it is usually a very popular hike, at any time of the year. For a description, including pictures, see www.meetup.com/sandiegodayhikers/events/310320742

SUGGESTED ROUTE: Take the Rosecrans St. exit from either I-5 or I-8. Follow Rosecrans St. southwest about three miles. Turn left on Talbot St. and go two blocks to the junction of Talbot St. and Anchorage Lane. Park on a nearby street. (Parking can be tight, so allow a little extra time to find a parking space.)

The number 28 bus from Old Town Transit Center stops on Anchorage Lane only a few blocks away. It runs about every 20-30 minutes.

Some of the path along the bayside is unpaved, but most of it is hard-packed. There is a short shady part. There will also be a short beach walk on sand. Hiking shoes are not required. Wear good walking shoes. Use sun protection. Take a camera if you wish.

There are no restrooms at the trailhead. The nearest public restrooms are on Shelter Island.

The route includes two "secret passages" between houses, sort of like the famous Rolando "catwalks".

CONTACT: Philip Erdelsky, cell 619-866-8512, E-mail *pje@efgh.com*.

A GPX track of this hike has been posted on the San Diego Day Hikers web page: www.efgh.com/SDDH.

NOTE: The hike on Tue. Aug 25 will have to be cancelled or moved to another day because I have a schedule conflict on that day. Plan accordingly.