Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
Also known as Torrey Pines SNR
- Status
- Temporarily closed
- Entrance fee
- $10 per vehicleAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(858) 755-2063
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 3
Partial closure ALL VISITORS BE ADVISED:Monday, Sept. 21: The reserve’s road will be closed to vehicles. The Lodge and Trail Interpretive Kiosk, located in the west parking lot, will also… (more)
Monday, Sept. 21: The reserve’s road will be closed to vehicles. The Lodge and Trail Interpretive Kiosk, located in the west parking lot, will also be closed for the season. Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 22: The reserve will be closed to all visitors, including pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles. The closure includes all trails, the Beach Trail Staircase, the Lodge and both upper parking lots. Learn more about the Torrey Pines Utility Project.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 22: The Reserve will be closed to all visitors, including pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles. The closure includes all trails, the Beach Trail Staircase, the Lodge and both upper parking lots. Learn more about the Torrey Pines Utility Project by using the link… (more)
s all trails, the Beach Trail Staircase, the Lodge and both upper parking lots. Learn more about the Torrey Pines Utility Project by using the link below.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Construction Full Closure — ConstructionBeginning Tuesday, Sept. 22: The Reserve will be closed to all visitors, including pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles. The closure includes all… (more)
Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 22: The Reserve will be closed to all visitors, including pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles. The closure includes all trails, the Beach Trail Staircase, the Lodge and both upper parking lots. Learn more about the Torrey Pines Utility Project by using the link below.
Posted by the park 2026-09-21. Official alert
Overview
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In San Diego County, about 5 miles south of Solana Beach, Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve covers about 1,458 acres.
The park supports historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, geocaching, and hiking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrance gate | Gates open at 07:15 a.m. and close at Sunset. Visitor Center: Closed until March Trail Conditions: All trails are open | ||
Official wording
Gates open at 07:15 a.m. and close at Sunset. Visitor Center: Closed until March Trail Conditions: All trails are open
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| North Beach Vehicle Day Use (Demand Based Pricing Minimum) | $10 |
| North Beach Vehicle Day Use (Demand Based Pricing Maximum) | $25 |
| South Beach Vehicle Day Use (Demand Based Pricing Minimum) | $12 |
| South Beach Vehicle Day Use (Demand Based Pricing Maximum) | $25 |
Official wording
Special rates may apply for peak season, high demand holiday periods, and during weekends. Prices are subject to change without notice. • North Beach Vehicle Day Use (Demand Based Pricing Minimum): $10.00 • North Beach Vehicle Day Use (Demand Based Pricing Maximum): $25.00 • South Beach Vehicle Day Use (Demand Based Pricing Minimum): $12.00 • South Beach Vehicle Day Use (Demand Based Pricing Maximum): $25.00
California park passes
- California Explorer Annual Pass — $195. Vehicle day-use entry to 134 state parks incl. high-demand Southern California beaches Details
- Golden Poppy Annual Pass — $125. Vehicle day-use entry to 112 state parks Details
- Historian Passport — $50. Admission for up to four people at per-person-fee State Historic Parks Details
- Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Annual Pass — $50. Entry to State Vehicular Recreation Areas that collect day-use fees Details
- SNO-Park Pass — $40 season / $15 day. 18 SNO-PARK winter recreation areas Details
From the California state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveCalifornia
- Phone
- (800) 444-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
See the park’s wording
Are dogs allowed?
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursRanger and interpretive programsWildlife viewing and birdingGeocachingHiking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Parking
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Overview
Torrey Pines State Reserve is the home of our nation's rarest pine tree - Pinus torreyana. A picturesque, pueblo-style structure that served as a restaurant when it was built in 1923 houses the visitor center, featuring interpretive displays. Picnicking, camping, and dogs are prohibited in the reserve. The park is located at 12600 N. Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla 920377. Phone (858) 755-2063 for more information.
Trails
The South Broken Hill Trail is an ‘out-and-back’ accessible trail that is 0.88 miles each way with an experience of a historical road, through coastal brush near the golf course to an overlook facing Broken Hill. The surface is aggregate, asphalt, & wood. The trail is generally flat at less than 5% slopes with intermittent sections between 5% to 8% and one section for 15 feet at 10%. Parking and restrooms in the West Parking Lot are generally accessible.
Read more from the park
The West Parking Lot Overlook Trail is an ‘out-and-back’ accessible trail that is 0.14 miles each way with an experience along the coastal bluff with views of other bluffs and the ocean. The surface is aggregate & wood. The trail is generally flat at less than 5% slopes with intermittent sections between 5% to 8%. Along the trail there are three overlooks that provide seating opportunities. Parking and restrooms in the West Parking Lot are generally accessible.
The Discovery Trail is an ‘out-and-back’ accessible trail that is 0.13 miles each way with an experience along the coastal bluff with views of coastal marshland. The surface is aggregate. The trail is generally flat at less than 5% slopes with intermittent sections between 5% to 8%. Along the trail there are three overlooks that provide seating opportunities. Parking and restrooms in the West Parking Lot are generally accessible.
The Parry Grove Trail is an ‘out-and-back accessible trail that is 0.08 miles each way with experience along the coastal bluff adjacent to a native plant garden and views of the ocean. The surface is aggregate & wood. The trail is generally flat at less than 5% slopes with intermittent sections between 5% to 8%. Along the trail there is an accessible drinking fountain and one overlook that provides a seating opportunity. Parking and restrooms in the West Parking Lot are generally accessible. Access to the trailhead is via the West Parking Lot Overlook Trail and accessible route of travel adjacent to a park road.
Trail Name Running Slope Cross Slope Trail Width Trail Surface
South Broken Hill Trail 3% Average 2.4% Average 5 FT Average Aggregate, Asphalt, & Wood
10% Maximum 5% Maximum 5 FT Minimum
West Parking Lot Overlook Trail 3% Average 2.4% Average 5 FT Average Aggregate & Wood
6% Maximum 5% Maximum 5 FT Minimum
Discovery Trail 2% Average 2.6% Average 5 FT Average Aggregate
7% Maximum 5% Maximum 5 FT Minimum
Parry Grove Trail 3% Average 2.4% Average 5 FT Average Aggregate & Wood
8% Maximum 5% Maximum 5 FT Minimum
Exhibits/Programs
Visitor Center: A historic lodge serves as a visitor center. A usable accessible route leads around the side of the building to the north door. Some assistance may be required with slopes or entry thresholds. The exhibits are generally accessible. A video room is generally accessible, but some assistance may be needed at the narrow entry. One captioned video is available. A script is available upon request for the slide show. Parking and restrooms in the West Parking Lot are generally accessible. Two designated accessible parking spaces in the East Parking Lot (adjacent to the lodge) are available.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 12000 North Torrey Pines Road
San Diego, CA 92037 - Nearest town
- Solana Beach — about 5 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 32.9205, -117.2531
- Phone
- (858) 755-2063
- torrey.pines@parks.ca.gov
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
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, where you can pay to park. You can also enter the park from the North Beach parking lot. From Hwy 5 going southbound, exit on Carmel Valley Road and drive west for about 1.5 miles until you reach McGonigle Road. Turn left on McGonigle Road to enter the parking lot where you can self-pay to park and walk to the reserve by walking towards the beach and going underneath the bridge to access a ramp that will lead you to a sidewalk to get to the trails at the Reserve. From Hwy 5 northbound, exit Genesee Ave and turn left. Continue on Genesee Ave, veering to the right onto N. Torrey Pines Road for approximately 4.5 miles. Turn left when you reach the bottom of the grade to enter the park. To access the north end of Torrey Pines State Beach, continue northbound on N. Torrey Pines Road until you reach Carmel Valley Road. Turn right until you reach McGonigle Road then turn right into the parking lot. To access the trails at the Extension, free public parking is allowed near the trail heads.
Entrance gate: Gates open at 07:15 a.m. and close at Sunset. Visitor Center: Closed until March Trail Conditions: All trails are open
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- California State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- California State Parks Listing page (one link per unit, page_id = officialId), unioned with the CSP Enterprise GIS 'ParkEntryPoints' ArcGIS layer (coords, address, county, unit number, management status) and the 'CSPParkUnit_CurrentStatus' layer (open/partial/full closure)
- Wikidata
- Photo: Big ocean surf wave (Unsplash).jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), Austin Schmid schmidy
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology