Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is a nature preserve San Diego located in United States.

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  • Phone

    (858) 755-2063

  • Website

    parks.ca.gov/?page_id=657

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  • Type

    Nature Preserve

Address

12600 N Torrey Pines Rd (at Highway 101) San Diego , CA 92037 United States

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Connie Chiu

Beautiful hike from the cliffs down to the beach . If you park at the bottom, the hike up to the parking lot is harder than the scenic hike itself. Curve down to the beach to skip the parking lot hike .

Krista S

Beautiful view of the coast. Short stroll..not really a hike . Instead of hiking back just walk along the beach and back to your car... Feels much more refreshing!

Leroy Tom

Well The hike here is amazing and there are a few Trails you can take I believe 5 Trails and the beach below is the finishing Touches !! A Must do if you like hiking !!

elmoalso@gmail.com Yunk

Wonderful hiking trail between beach and cliffs. Start by walking up to the cliffs on the paved road . Then take the trail down to the uncrowded beach to cool off before heading back to your car.

Justin Sullivan

Don't park in the 1st lot by the exit. Drive to the visitor center, you'll have more energy for the hike down the trails to the beach and overlooks.

Jon Darveau

Fantastic hiking trails and amazing views . Also one of the only homes to the endangered Torrey Pine, so check this out!

Softub

Although it's located in the city of San Diego, it remains as one of the wildest reserves on the Southern California Coast; with miles of breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife .

Natasha Loomis

I've hiked this multiple times with friends and fam and it's gorgeous! The sights never fail. Workout a light sweat and walk down to the beach afterwards. #thebest

Bryan Fortney

One of the best hikes that I experienced. The views were always great. It was easy enough for everyone but yet you could continue onto other trails .

Maria Bernal

My favorite hiking place but this time was beyond the best with my love ♡

Haesung Kim

Best hiking place in SoCal... beautiful scenes and if you go early in the morning you can get free parking

Bonnie Georgi

Beautiful spot to hike . Many trails to walk both long and short . Scenery is amazing. Worth the trip.

Roger Ma

The easiest hiking trail in SD. Run the entire thing so you can actually break a sweat!

Brie C

If you can, snag a beach parking spot just before Torrey Pines State Park to avoid the $15 day use fee. Don't expect to be able to park at the beach on a weekend though :)

Ricky Potts

If you are paying with a credit card, go in and turn left. The ticket must be displayed on your dash or you will get a citation.

Maura O

Really relaxing hiking trails : amazing views of the Pacific Ocean the entire time. You can even hike down to the beach ! Love it.

Bradford Riley

Gorgeous view and scenery. Nice to find some untouched beach in all this city .

El Doosty

You should really get here since the rains. The flora and fauna are out in abundance

Sean Miller

Awesome hiking spot

Gina SuuperG Stark

Simply go-juss! You can take lots of loops to add mileage. Look for whales spouting off the coast in season.

Last Adventurer

Home to the rarest tree in North America, and one of the rarest trees on the planet. Tread lightly and enjoy an amazing spot!

Sara Newman

Trails are beautiful but they close them at the slightest rain so call before you go!

Christie Parks

Go up the beach ways which is totally uphill and up stairs and your bum will love you.

Scott R.

Best San Diego hiking within a 45 minute drive of downtown San Diego. A must see/do for visitors.

San Diego Reader

Slightly less famous, but equally worthwhile, is the Torrey Pines State Reserve Extension, located just across Los Peñasquitos Lagoon from the main reserve . Read more

Izzy Boncimino

Check out the museum at the top of the hill . The short video has great info and stunning photography !

Kim Pham

Hike down the Beach Trail for a challenging (but oh-so-rewarding) journey!

Christine Overbeck

Parking is expensive but worth it. Bring water and a camera

Jeff Ciecko

Great place to hike the beaches or the trails above!

Lindsay

Go for a walk, a jog, a stroll and watch the sunset . It'll take your breath away!

LaQueena Sadé

Absolutely breathtaking & stunning!!!!!!

Nikki Wolf

This is a beautiful hike with stunning views . Don't miss it!

eric bornemann

Amazing beautiful but it’s being loved to death... far too many people!

Jazmin Crespo

This place is amazing you can see the beautiful sunset

Billie Bourgeois - Pacific Sotheby's International

Every day is a great day at Torrey Pines! Lots of parking , trails for hiking and beach !

Caroline Li

Beautiful view & nice casual hike ????

Donald Petersen

Beautiful hike from cliffs to beach ... lots of coastal flowers .

A.Erdem

Ocean is very wavy for swimming but perfect for surfing

Caleb Coulter

The atmosphere sizzles with feeling of excitement

Katie Ewing

Scenic views , trails , exercise

Pelin Güvenç Kefel

Great place for weekend hikes !

@SDWIFEY

Take a hike .

Lance H

Great trails for exercising and you can't beat the views !

Sasha Tkachenko

No through transit. $12 /car entrance.

Hilton Campus

Take a walk in the reserve , and on the beach . The views are stunning, and you really are in nature!

Hollie Sick

Beautiful place for hiking

Keri Robinson

the trail to flat rock has amazing views of canyons and the ocean. flowers will be blooming in the spring.

Anna C

Beautiful! I wish we had more time to explore other trails .

Frank Proulx

Beautiful place to run!

Joshua Seaton

If you like the outdoors ! It's a must !

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9.6
Beach
Torrey Pines State Beach

Great number off trails and beach access. Beautiful! - Billie Bourgeois - Pacific Sotheby's International

9.3
Trail
Torrey Pines Hike

Take the beach trail down to the flat rock! Also, along the Yucca trail, there are beautiful views of the beach down below. - Phoebe Lehman

8.6
Trail
Torrey Pines State Reserve Extension

Trails fairly overgrown as compared with the main reserve. Best during winter when the rattlesnakes are hibernating. Some stunning views off the western ridge. Great for peace & quiet. Do it! - Scott R.

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Take trail to the waterfalls! Very leisurely hike. - Chloe Cano

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My favorite spot in SD! Magnificent view . Great for hikes although it gets crowded throughout the weekend. - Azin

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Be careful where u step, most people with dogs around here... Don't clean up after their dogs.... But in the end it's a nice trail. - Jesse Ruiz

8.9
Beach
Razor Point

Gotta go, great view!! - Linda Schafer

9.5
Beach
La Jolla Cove

We finally tried for the first time to swim and snorkel next to sea lions. Although we didn't see anything but it was amazing. Do it guys break your fear - Maha