Torrey Pines State Reserve and Beach

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Torrey Pines

  • July 11, 2006
  • Rated 5 of 5 by delilah71 from Redondo Beach, California
This place is an absolutely gorgeous place to hike. I try to do several of the trails and loop back to the lower parking so I can get some extra distance.

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Torrey Pines State Beach

  • May 13, 2006
  • Rated 5 of 5 by Kathleen71189 from Murphy, North Carolina
Torrey Pines State Beach

This is a very nice, calm stretch of beach and the area has great trails to hike through the Torrey Pines. This is a good beach area to just bring a picnic and hang out on. Very beautiful, perfect for hiking or bike riding.

From journal California Trip

Hiking in Torrey Pines State Park

  • April 30, 2003
  • Rated 3 of 5 by rweb from Wis Rapids, Wisconsin
This is not only a great workout but it has many beautiful veiws from the bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It is also educational as it has information on all the different types of plant life in the area.

From journal San Diego has "it" for all

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Hiking in Torrey Pines State Park

  • March 14, 2002
  • Rated 4 of 5 by JenLara from New York City, New York
Hiking in Torrey Pines State Park

Torrey Pines State Reserve Park consists of miles of rugged hills covered with the beautiful, unique "Torrey" species of pine tree. Apparently this area is the only region in the world to feature this exact tree, which is very wild-looking, bent into all sorts of sharp and dramatic angles.

The park is for day-use only, and no camping is allowed. There are trails that run anywhere from a quarter-mile to many-mile loops, and most seem to have vast, sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, which also keeps the temperature mild and breezy. It's the perfect place to go for all levels of hikers, as there's something for everyone, but mainly it seemed that the hiking was very moderate.

For more information on the park, check out the Torrey Pines State Reserve Web Site.

From journal A Sun-Drenched San Diego Weekend

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Torrey Pines State Beach

  • March 3, 2001
  • Rated 4 of 5 by mfs from Sea Girt, New Jersey
Torrey Pines State Beach

This is one of the prettiest beaches in Southern California. Torrey Pines Beach is a gorgeous strip of white sand bordered by steep, jagged, sandstone cliffs that jut 300 feet straight up from the sand. When we were there in early October, we had much of the beach to ourselves, and enjoyed a spectacular sunset. The sand is smooth and clean, and the cliffs are incredible - the rocks were tinted red and orange by the setting sun. It's really something to sit on the beach and have the ocean in front of you and the cliffs behind you.

Torrey Pines is a quiet beach, visited mostly by couples and people looking for some peace and quiet. The beach is located in the Torrey Pines State Reserve, home to the rare, twisted Torrey Pine tree. I recommend spending half a day exploring the park (there are some great trails with beautiful views of the ocean), and the other half relaxing on the beach.

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