General Admission Day Use fee is
$15-$25 per vehicle
(demand base pricing) or a valid annual California State Parks Vehicle Day Use Pass. Camping is not permitted at Torrey Pines. Torrey Pines is one of the most popular State Parks in San Diego.
Do you have to pay to get into Torrey Pines?
An entrance fee ($10.00 per vehicle)
is collected at the gate which is open from 8:00 a.m. until sunset daily. The lower, beach level lot is directly beyond the gate, with additional parking around the park headquarters and trailheads at the top end of the road.
Is Torrey Pines an easy hike?
Torrey Pines trails are perfect if you’re looking to tackle some easy hikes in San Diego
. Not many of these hikes will make you break a sweat, but they are full of amazing viewpoints, plenty of sunshine, and the rarest pine tree (aka the Torrey pine tree) in the United States.
How long is the hike at Torrey Pines?
| In This Guide Turn by Turn Hike Directions and Video Dealing With the Tricky Parking at Torrey Pines Preparing for the Hike | Total Distance (?) 3.3 miles (5.3 km) | Other Options 2.2 miles (straight back from beach) | Hike Time 2 Hours (Total) | Difficulty (?) Easy |
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How hard is Torrey Pines hike?
There are eight miles of Torrey Pines hiking trails total on the five hikes available. Get details for each below. As far as Torrey Pines Hiking Trails go, this one is
by far the easiest in the park
. Relatively flat and easy-going, it provides up-close views of Torrey Pines, as well as stunning ocean views.
Can you walk into Torrey Pines?
The trail is open year-round
and is beautiful to visit anytime. Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve charges a fee (varies depending on demand) to park in the main parking area. Visitors may also park along Torrey Pines Road for free and walk in.
Can dogs hike Torrey Pines?
Torrey Pines
prohibits dogs anywhere within the reserve and beach boundaries
(even within a vehicle). Are there any rattlesnake? – The answer is, “Yes!”
How much is parking at Torrey Pines?
The price for parking within Torrey Pines ranges from
$10 – $25 per vehicle
, based on demand. This fee is waived for California State Parks Vehicle Day Use Pass holders, but passes from other state parks and camping receipts aren’t accepted.
How do you get to Torrey Pines without a car?
The best way to get from San Diego to Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve without a car is to
tram and line 101 bus
which takes 1h 31m and costs $2 – $8.
How do I get to Broken Hill Torrey Pines?
From the 5 in San Diego, exit at Del Mar Heights Road. Head west for 2.6 miles and take a left onto Camino Del Mar. Continue south on Torrey Pines Drive for about 2.5 miles and look for the parking entrance on the coast.
Which Torrey Pines trail leads to the beach?
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Trail (1/2 mile) offers views across the marsh to the main reserve and to the ocean.
Margaret Fleming Nature Trail
(3/4 mile) leads through coastal sage scrub.
Can you hike Torrey Pines at 6am?
It is open 365 days a year, from 7:15 AM to sunset
. Can I come to the Reserve before 8 AM to do photography or hiking? The Reserve is open to cars, pedestrians, and bicycles (paved road only) from 7:15 AM until sunset.
Why are dogs not allowed in Torrey Pines?
At Torrey Pines State Reserve, dogs are not allowed in the Reserve or anywhere on the beach. Why? According to the Torrey Pines Reserve website, “
dogs frighten wildlife and their waste causes nesting animals to abandon their young
.”
Can you fish at Torrey Pines State Beach?
Torrey Pines is a good beach to choose if you’re looking for Halibut or any fish for that matter. Two more things:
No you cannot fish the actual lagoon
, do NOT cross under the bridge to fish the lagoon, you may fish the inlet on the beach portion.
Where is Torrey Pines drop off hike?
Yes you can be dropped off at
front gate by the beach
and hike up the hill, the car can turn around without paying a fee. Or be dropped off at Torry Pines Golf Course and walk in the back gate on a nice level road.
