DJI Mavic Pro
Built-in Lens
Shutter Speed
1/120 sec
Aperture
f/2.2
Focal Length
26mm
ISO
100
S Camino Del Mar, N Torrey Pines Rd & Pacific Ocean Coastline
@derekrliang
From up above, this location offers panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and one of the most beautiful stretches of coastal highway in the state of California. This is a spot that I recommend for anyone looking to enjoy an evening watching the sun set across the ocean — especially if you're shooting with a drone!
(before flying a drone, check and follow local drone regulations and permit requirements)
Plan
Overview
Skill level
Easy
Accessbility
Public Location
Hours
Anytime
Fee
Free
Pack
- Drone
- Wide-angle lens (optional)
- Telephoto lens (optional)
- Sturdy shoes
- Sunscreen
- Jacket
How to get there
N32° 56' 28.6764"W117° 15' 41.4288"
This drone image of S Camino Del Mar/N Torrey Pines Rd and the Pacific Ocean coastline was taken near the scenic spot called Sunset Seat.
If you're coming from the north, and driving south on S Camino Del Mar, there's parking on the side of the street (32.941124, -117.261262). Park there and then reference the GPS coordinates to get to the exact spot where I stood to launch my drone.
Tips
When to go
Best season
All months
Best time
Late afternoon, Sunset
S Camino Del Mar/N Torrey Pines Rd and the Pacific Ocean coastline can be photographed during any month. In the winter months, it'll be side lit and in the summer months, it'll be back lit. No matter the time of year, though, the sunset will illuminate the sky in similar colors.
Definitely a great time to shoot here is in the late afternoon and at sunset when the sun is across the ocean.
It's also a fun spot to shoot long exposures during blue hour with cars driving down the highway.
Field tips
Before flying a drone, check and follow local drone regulations and permit requirements.
With steep cliffs, make sure you have good shoes and watch your step if you're planning to shoot near the edge.
The train tracks and the highway are great leading lines — make sure to utilize them.
Having a variety of focal lengths is awesome here. I recommend a wide-angle lens to capture the highway, train tracks and the beach. A telephoto can isolate subjects, such as the incoming train or subjects down on the beach below.
With train tracks below, there are a few trains passing through that could make for awesome long exposures. Look on Google Maps for the nearest train stations to time the trains in your shot.
Current weather
Del Mar, California
Clear
74o
F
Mon
77o
61o
Tue
75o
60o
Wed
74o
61o
Thu
71o
60o
Fri
70o
61o
Blue Hour
12:12
75o
Partially cloudy
Sunrise
12:41
74o
Clear
Golden Hour
02:24
75o
Partially cloudy
Sunset
03:00
72o
Clear
Do nearby
Hiking down to the beach is a fun activity since you're already here.
Having a picnic at Sunset Seat is also a great activity to see the sun descend into the Pacific Ocean.
Locations nearby
