Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
Nature preserve · Torrey Preserve ·
Coastal reserve with sweeping ocean views and pine forest trails
Coastal reserve with sweeping ocean views and pine forest trails
"A short 30-minute drive from downtown, I found this 1,750-acre oceanfront reserve offers sweeping Pacific views and miles of trails through pine forests and sandstone canyons centered on the rare Torrey Pine; visitors come for hiking (and the 4.5-mile Torrey Pines State Beach) year-round, the visitor center is open seven days a week, free docent-led hikes run Friday and Saturday mornings, and cars pay an admission fee of roughly $10–$25 (or free with a California State Parks Vehicle Day Use Pass) depending on lot." - Archana Ram
"Exploring the coastal trails at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve offers dramatic sandstone bluff views and makes for a scenic outing when visiting Rancho Santa Fe and nearby coastal areas." - Alison Lewis Alison Lewis Alison Lewis is a travel and food journalist, recipe developer, and cookbook author. She has contributed to Travel + Leisure, Coastal Living, Modern Luxury, USA Today, Islands, Southern Living, Cooking Light, Better Homes & Gardens, and many more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"For dramatic coastal hikes, I don’t miss Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, which offers scenic trails and overlooks near La Jolla." - Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman is a New York-based writer and editor who specializes in travel, lifestyle, food, and shopping content. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"I enjoyed hiking the variety of trails at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve while taking in the area's geology and human history; the reserve also gave me a chance to spot endangered native plants and wildlife such as shorebirds, quail, mule deer, coyotes, and bobcats." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A short 30-minute drive outside of downtown San Diego, this 1,750-acre oceanfront reserve promises sweeping ocean views for hikers. (See our favorite San Diego area hikes, here.) The reserve is dedicated to preserving its namesake tree, the Torrey Pine, and surrounding wildlife, but travelers and locals come for the miles of trails through pine forests and sandstone canyons, and the 4.5-mile Torrey Pines State Beach. Torrey Pines is no hidden secret, but there's a reason crowds flock here. Plans to go are easy to make: The reserve is open 365 days a year, from sunrise to sunset, and all entering cars must pay an admission fee, which ranges from $10-$25 (or free with a California State Parks Vehicle Day Use Pass), depending on whether you park in the the North or South Beach parking lots. Keep in mind the visitors center is currently closed and guided hikes aren't offered at the moment." - Marie Tutko, Archana Ram
