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Torrey Pines State Reserve

Coast Highway 101, San Diego, CA 92037
858 755 2063
As featured in San Diego for free
Ranked #2 of 193 attractions in San Diego
4.5 of 5 stars 317 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Beaches, Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas, Hiking Trails, State Parks
Activities: Viewing wildlife, Hiking
Owner description: Although this park is located within San Diego's city limits, it remains one of the wildest landscapes along the Southern California coast, with miles... more » Owner description: Although this park is located within San Diego's city limits, it remains one of the wildest landscapes along the Southern California coast, with miles of unspoiled beaches, chaparral, elegant Torrey Pine trees and a lagoon vital to many species of migrating birds. « less
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New York City, New York
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44 reviews 44 reviews
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

What a wonderful location to walk around in. There are many paths along the cliffs. If you go during low tide you can walk most of the beach and that's a real treat. Best to plan your trip for low tide.

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La Mesa, CA
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Although it now costs $10 to get into Torrey Pines State Park, it is well worth it for the beach hike! You start at the top of the cliffs and wind your way down until you reach the beach. After cooling off in the waves, you can make your way back up to the top. Awesome views on the way... More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Great stroll along the beach then a short climb up the hill to views up and down the coast, don't forget to go on the short Fleming loop trail for more stunning views.

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cleveland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

I have been to San Diego dozens of times and only started exploring the reserve on my last few trips. It is a magical place where amazing crooked pines meet the cliffs above the sea. I had the best trail run of my life there - you can run along the trails to the beach!

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Swift Current, Canada
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32 reviews 32 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

very nice sand, clean. beautiful cliffs. the other beaches around the area are just as nice or nicer though.

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new jersey
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

Hiked all the way up and looked at the amazing views. Hiked down and sat on the beach. Wonderful and beautiful.

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Mathews, Virginia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012
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Great place to hike. Park on the highway for free or buy a park pass to save ten dollar daily parking

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San Diego, California
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

My friends and I like to visit this place on a regular basis. They have great hiking trails and the weather is almost always nice!

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Houston, TX
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

The trails are well marked and not too strenous. We expected to see a forrest of trees, however there are limited trees in this area as it is in a desert setting. The trees that were in the park were special and the coast view was special.

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Berwyn, Pennsylvania
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
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$10.00 per car load. beautiful views. worth the trip.

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