FamxplorTorrey Pines State Natural Reserve
What to expect
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is a coastal state park in San Diego, California, covering 2,000 acres of wild land on the Southern California coast. The reserve features a plateau with cliffs overlooking Torrey Pines State Beach and a lagoon vital to migrating seabirds. It is home to a wide variety of wildlife and flora, including the rare Torrey pine, bobcat, fox, skunk, raccoon, coyote, rabbit, cacti, coastal chaparral, and many species of birds. The reserve has 8 miles of trails, offering an attraction for hikers and beach-goers, and a small museum at the top of the hill. From the cliffs and many places along the beach, it is possible to see La Jolla to the south and Del Mar to the north. The reserve is a great place for families to explore and enjoy the natural beauty of the California coast
Plan your family visit to the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve with these blog insights 👇
5 Great Hikes Near San Diego
Activities: We hiked here with our kids and got amazing views of cliffs and ocean. We chose the Beach Trail, a ¾ mile hike that takes you right down to the beach!
Highlights: The kids loved the Beach Trail and the abundance of the nation’s rarest pine tree, the Torrey Pine ✨
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