Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
Fee required
Parking available
Wheelchair accessible
A 2000-acre natural wilderness in La Jolla, California, featuring a dramatic coastline, rare pine trees, hiking trails, beaches, and tide pools.

šŸ“œ Wilderness island in an urban sea, home to North America's rarest pine tree.
šŸ” Features dramatic coastline, hiking trails, beaches, and diverse wildlife.

Why Go

🌲 See rare Torrey pine trees
🚶 Explore 8 miles of well-maintained trails
🌊 Panoramic ocean views and dramatic cliffs
šŸ¦€ Discover tide pools at low tide
šŸ‹ Seasonal whale watching

Why Avoid

🚫 Dogs, picnicking, camping prohibited
🚧 Visitor Center and some trails temporarily closed (check updates)
ā˜€ļø Trails exposed, limited shade
āš ļø Rockslides and high tide can make beaches inaccessible

Tips

šŸ’§ Bring water and sunscreen for hikes.
šŸ—“ļø Check tide charts for best tide pool access.
šŸ Beware of rattlesnakes in summer.

Cost

šŸ’° Vehicle Day Use: $10-$25 (demand-based pricing).

Hours

šŸ•’ Gates: Daily 7:15 a.m. to sunset.
ā„¹ļø Visitor Center: Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (currently closed until March 2026).

šŸ…æļø Parking

Paid parking lots available.
Limited free roadside parking (difficult to find).

🚻 Restrooms

Available.

♿ Accessibility

Strollers and wheelchairs allowed on accessible trails.

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