Torrey Pines State Beach and Reserve
12500 North Torrey Pines Road,San Diego,
California 92037
(858) 755–2063
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"Nice beach"
You can either park in the free parking located along the beach and to the east of Torrey Pines Road or if you plan on going up to the Torrey Pines trails there is paid parking to the south, just before ‘The Hill’. The beach itself is clean with moderate waves for the kids. I don’t recall there being a lifeguard presence while we were there. What’s great about this beach is that you can walk south to see the cliffs and trails just north of the Torrey Pines Golf Course. There are some coastal rocks that older children might enjoy climbing as well.
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"Beautiful!"
I work near by this beach and often find it hard to pass by. I bring my daughter here to look at shells and play in the sand. There is not much free parking close by but if you take a short walk they do have tons of parking with a covered walk way that accesses the beach. You can also hike though this area. I have gone alone but never with my daughter, if you have the appropriate gear I think it would be a great hike!
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"A beautiful forest in an unexpected place"
We love Torrey Pines. It is a wonderful state park located near La Jolla with sweeping views of the Pacific fromt he cliffs above that are covered with the rarest pine trees in the world. There are great hikes in this park appropriate for all ages and a cute little visitor center. After you explore the pines, head on down the hill and take a dip in the ocean. The beach is a great place for a picnic and some fun in the sun.
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"Great Beach"
Oh this beach was fantastic for the family!!! The kids all body surfed with mom and dad, played in the sand and searched for sea glass and pretty rocks. The waves were perfect as you could wade waist deep out in the water for a good 20 feet or more before the boogie boarders took their place out in the beach which was not a hinderance at all. Everyone was having a great time!! The water temp was perfect and very clean although there is alot of seaweed at this beach, alot but if that is no concern then you will LOVE this beach!! It stretched between LaJolla and Del Mar, you can park for free on the road and walk down or park in the parking area for $8 (worth it to be close) we chose to pay as we have 4 small kids and it made it easier for us. My husband and are are coming back with no kids in 2 weeks for a wedding and plan to do some boogie boarding here as this is the perfect beach!! It was a little more crowded than LaJolla Cove but really a fun beach!!
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"Gorgeous cliff-top walks"
There are multiple trails leading from the visitors centre all over the cliffs overlooking the beach. They are well-kept and there are many easy ones even for pre-schoolers (but not prams), leading to scenic outlooks facing the sea and surrounded by the stately Torrey pine trees.
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"Fun with the Family"
This beach/reserve stretches between La Jolla and Del Mar. Enjoy one of just two places in the world where the Torrey pine tree grows (the other is Santa Rosa Island, near Santa Barbara). A visitor center has interpretive displays, and there are miles of great hiking and nature trails. The beach below is a favorite for swimmers; the cliffs above are a popular take-off spot for hang gliders.
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