Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
A coastal reserve on sandstone cliffs, home to the Torrey pine, one of the rarest pines in America, with short trails leading to ocean lookouts and beaches.
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve lies north of La Jolla and protects the Torrey pine, which grows only here and on Santa Rosa Island. The trails are short (1–3 km): the Guy Fleming Trail is gentle and suitable for families, while Razor Point and the Beach Trail reveal eroded sandstone canyons and lead down to Torrey Pines Beach, where you can walk along the sand at low tide. Eating and drinking (except water) and bringing pets are prohibited within the reserve. Parking costs around USD 15–25 per vehicle, or you can park in the free sections by the beach and walk up the hill.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:15 to sunset
Nearby sights
- Salk Institute for Biological Studies
- Birch Aquarium at Scripps
- La Jolla Cove
- Children's Pool Beach
- Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial
- Pacific Beach & Crystal Pier
- Mission Beach & Belmont Park
- SeaWorld San Diego