Torrey Pines State Reserve

Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is located within San Diego city limits and yet remains one of the wildest stretches of land on our Southern California coast! Because of the efforts and foresight of the people in this area, 2000 acres of land are as they were before San Diego was developed -with the chaparral plant community, the rare and elegant Torrey pine trees, miles of unspoiled beaches, and a lagoon that is vital to migrating seabirds. One can imagine what California must have looked like to the early settlers, or to the Spanish explorers, or even to the first California residents here, the Kumeyaay people.

There are 8 miles of trails, a visitor center, and guided nature walks on weekends and holidays.

Torrey Pines is visited by travelers from all over the world and by local residents who come daily to rest at the stunning overlooks, walk a peaceful trail, or exercise in a clean, beautiful environment. Spend some time at this web site, then come spend some time at beautiful Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. Special care has been taken to preserve it and keep it for now and forever.

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Closing Time:

Gates will be closed at 5:30 PM until further notice. The Reserve is closed at sunset. ALL vehicles must leave by the closing time each day.

Art in The Pines Festival and Sale:

May 2, 2010: For more on the event including information on how to participate as an artist, see Art in the Pines 2010

Family Discovery Days:

Look for our family discovery booth every month from 10 AM until 3 PM in front of the Lodge/Visitor Center. Stop by and have fun with nature!

Trail Status

Rim Canyon and Tunnel Trails: Due to trail construction, the Rim Canyon Trail and the "Tunnel Trail" (the trail below Red Butte on the east side) are currently closed. Visitors will still be able to go up to Red Butte and down to Razor Point. Red Butte & Razor Point Trails are accessible from the Beach Trail. Walking from the west, upper parking lot, take the left fork and continue on the Beach Trail. Details available at the Visitor Center.
The Guy Fleming Trail is often closed for repairs except for the north side of the trail from the trailhead to the North Overlook. You can still hike a portion of the Guy Fleming. Turn right at the trail entry and continue to the North Overlook. Then turn around and retrace your steps.

The Broken Hill and Beach trail systems will always be closed in the event of rain and for at least 24 hours following the rain. The closure time varies based on the amount and duration of the rainfall. Additional trails may be closed as necessary. Due to the unstable nature of the Reserve soils, closures help prevent significant damage to the trail surface and reduce the amount of repair work required. Help us protect the Reserve by observing posted trail closures.

The little trail that goes up over the rocks opposite Flat Rock is closed due to a rockslide. But you can walk south past Flat Rock at low tide (or you could walk through the water with your shoes off) to get to the beach south of Flat Rock.

Welcome to Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

Weather or Tides (external sites)

Closing Time:

Art in The Pines Festival and Sale:

Family Discovery Days:

Trail Status