Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

A great hike with an amazing view! I highly suggest visiting the museum. It’s full of history and explains how one woman managed to save the last remaining Torrey Pines. The parking can get pretty crazy. It cost $20. I would suggest getting there early in the morning. On the weekends, there is docent lead tours. It’s a nice easy hike.

THE PERFECT HIKE FOR NON-HIKERS If the idea of hiking makes you groan, panic, or show aversion —you’re not alone. Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve benefits every soul. You don’t have to be fit. You don’t have to be a “hiker.” It's healing for mental health. It's rewarding for a neurobrain lift. You can bring your babies, your grandma, your partner - or just yourself. And all will be well. 5 Reasons Why You Need to Get On The Bandwagon 1. It’s stunning with almost no effort. Even the easiest, flattest paths give you ocean views, blooming flowers, unique bluffs, and greenery —without actually breaking a sweat. 2. You can choose your own adventure. Want to stroll? There's a trail for that. Want to climb a little? There's a trail for that too. Want to sit on a bench and just bask in nature, cool. Nothing is too long, too scary, or too overwhelming. 3. It’s mental health magic. Salt air, sunshine, breeze, beauty, & soft wind —if you don't come out thinking and feeling better after marinating in natural peace, joking aside, consider psychiatric assistance. 4. Parking is tricky. Parking is $20. Several lots in the reserve. Or you can park on the street, rarely available parking. Or you can park half a mile up street parking, $4 per hour. Or you can park on the opposite side of Torrey Pines, street is free or the other paid lot. It'll be a 10 to 15 minute walk to the reserve. 5. It’s beautifully inclusive. Toddlers. Teens. Groups. Bikers. Elderly. Canes. Runners. Walkers. Hikers Dogs are not allowed. And should not be. But I know you sneak in early, bring dogs, & leave all their poop on the trails. So disrespectful!! Torrey Pines isn’t a place you have to conquer. It’s a place that carries you. HOT TIPS *If walking is not your thing. Hang out at the beach. *The City Transit drops you off right in front of The preserve there are no excuses. *Visit the visitor center *Bird watching best early morning or before sunset "Take a list of good things you want to multiply and symbolically submit them to the ocean."

Amazing park. There are two entrances so be sure to go to the entrance further down where you can park and climb the hill or drive up the hill. I recommend driving up the hill because from the top there are tons of trails to explore all along the ridge or down to the beach

Awesome park with views of the Pacific, a lagoon, hills/mountains, and Torrey Pines which is only native to this area and somewhat endangered. Plenty of trails to hike and wildlife to see. There is also a little information center/museum in the old lodge at the top with tons of displays. Hike around the large hill that is sort of the central point or go down to the rocky beach. Great views everywhere. There is a $20 parking fee, but it's worth it. There are tons of volunteers who will provide information or are simply cleaning up the garbage jerks litter. They were all super friendly.

It was foggy and still beautiful. The trails are well marked, there are guides walks, tons of bathrooms and it's an absolutely beautiful place. I can't even imagine on a clear day. The walk between the beach trail and the Torrey Pines North Beach area is inaccessible for the 2 - 3 hours before and after high tide. If you want to do that walk make sure you know when high tide is.