Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, Natural reserve with coastal cliffs in La Jolla, San Diego, United States.
The reserve spans 2,000 acres of protected land along the Pacific coast, featuring sandstone formations and the native Pinus torreyana species.
Local citizens initiated conservation efforts in the early 1900s, leading to the area's designation as a California State Park in 1957.
Scientists and researchers regularly study the reserve's ecological systems, documenting plant adaptations and geological processes along the coastline.
Eight miles of trails accommodate different fitness levels, with the Beach Trail descending 300 feet to reach Torrey Pines State Beach.
The reserve protects one of only two natural habitats worldwide for Pinus torreyana, with approximately 3,000 specimens growing on the property.
Location: San Diego
Operator: California Department of Parks and Recreation
Address: 12600 N Coast Highway 92037 San Diego
Website: https://parks.ca.gov/?page_id=657
GPS coordinates: 32.92100,-117.25300
Latest update: June 6, 2025 02:22
San Diego contains nature parks, zoos and museums. The city features historic districts including Gaslamp Quarter and Little Italy. San Diego Zoo houses 3500 animals, while Balboa Park offers gardens and museums. La Jolla Cove and Mission Beach provide water sports areas. Torrey Pines and Sunset Cliffs nature reserves border the coast. SeaWorld and the Midway Museum stand among main attractions.
Black's Beach
3.2 km
Torrey Pines Golf Course
2 km
La Jolla Cove
8 km
Del Mar Fairgrounds
6.2 km
San Diego Supercomputer Center
4.3 km
Birch Aquarium
6.1 km
Torrey Pines State Beach
1.3 km
Torrey Pines Gliderport
3.5 km
Ché Café
5.5 km
Price Center
4.8 km
Audrey Geisel University House
4.6 km
Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve
6.6 km
Conrad Prebys Music Center
5.1 km
Scripps Coastal Reserve
5.1 km
Old Scripps Building
6.2 km
Congregation Beth Israel
7.1 km
UCSD Moores Cancer Center
5.5 km
Canyonview Aquatic Center
4.9 km
San Dieguito River Park
6.4 km
Del Mar Dog Beach
6.1 km
Canfield-Wright House
4.9 km
Guy and Margaret Fleming House
259 m
Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier
6.1 km
Torrey Pines State Beach
1.4 km
Torrey Pines Lodge
18 m
Torrey Pines Park Road
266 m
Torrey Pines City Beach
4.9 km
La Jolla Shores Beach
6.6 kmReviews
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