Beach Trail at Torrey Pines
San Diego, California
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32°55'11.6"N 117°15'10.2"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | California |
Hike and Swim
3/4 mile to Flat Rock and beach. Popular beach access. Least scenic trail. few trees, steep. Final beach entry very narrow with steps. Trailhead at restroom. If you plan to hike down and then walk back to the lower parking lot along the beach, remember to check the tides. Also, winter storms may remove much of the beach sand and walking can be difficult over cobbles and rocks for the 3/4 mile to the parking lot.
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Add ResourceBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From San Diego, California
- Head west on Broadway toward 3rd Ave (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto 1st Ave (449 ft)
- Keep left to stay on 1st Ave (0.5 mi)
- Turn left to merge onto I-5 N toward Los Angeles (12.6 mi)
- Take exit 29 for Genesee Ave (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto Genesee Ave (0.9 mi)
- Continue onto N Torrey Pines Rd (2.9 mi)
- Sharp left onto Torrey pines park Rd (1.0 mi)
- Turn rightDestination will be on the right(161 ft)
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is located between La Jolla and Del Mar, California, north of San Diego. From Hwy 5, exit on Carmel Valley Road and drive west for about 1.5 miles till you reach the Coast Highway 101. Turn left and proceed along the beach for about a mile. The park entrance is on your right just before the highway begins to climb the Torrey Pines grade.
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