Torrey Pines State Reserve
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Torrey Pines State Reserve - by James McCullough on Unsplash
Description
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is a coastal park in the northern part of La Jolla area in San Diego, California. It consists of a plateau with cliffs, 13km of hiking trails that overlook Torrey Pines State Beach and a lagoon that is the habitat of many migratory birds. South of the rock is Black's Beach, San Diego's unofficial nude beach. This park is the last known location where the Torrey pine (Pinus torreyana) still grows.
Access & Transport
The reserve is just west of the I-5, in the north of San Diego. From the north exit 33 on Carmel Valley Road and from the south exit 29 on Genesee Ave. Accessibility info: https://www.parks.ca.gov/AccessibleFeatures/Details/657
Instructions & Recommendations
No dogs allowed in the reserve or the state beach. If you do see a rattlesnake while hiking, stop and wait until the snake leaves the area.
Environmental & Social
Green attraction although there is quite a lot of road infrastructure. The reserve has a conservation mission
Conclusion
If you are looking for a relatively untouched environment and some fresh air within the limits of the city, this is easily one of the best options. Sunsets anyone?
Key positive
Great spot for a coastal hike
Key negative
None
Suitability
Visitors with reduced mobility can enjoy some of the views and some of the trails, possibly with some assistance, but not all of them.
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 35m
est. visit time:1h 30m
Sunrise / early morningOk
MorningOk
Lunch timeOk
AfternoonOk
Sunset / eveningOk
Night – bef. midnightNo
Night – aft. midnightNo
Max number of travellers:
Min. Child age:3
Max. child age:11