Torre Pine Whale Watching

4.7/5
(3.8K) · Nature reserve in La Jolla, United States
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Although this park is located within San Diego's city limits, it remains one of the wildest landscapes along the Southern California coast, with miles of …

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Apr 23, 2025
stunning seaside park with a hike down to the beach. windswept torrey pines are like the photos in calendars. it's a long hike down to the beach and up again... elevation gain is at least 700 to 10…Full review by jimmydoe
Apr 15, 2025
Great quick hikes that can be completed by people of all ages. We saw preschool to senior citizens on the trails. I would recommend completing trails to Razor and Yucca points to obtain great views o…Full review by John R
Mar 27, 2025
What a gorgeous area for hiking. Went during the weekend during spring break so it was fairly crowded. We accidentally parked in the wrong area. If you hike, make sure to park in the lot next to the …Full review by vegetarian-girl

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Is it accessible by car only from the beach parking lot ?
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I believe you have to walk up the hill unless handicapped accessibility
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Answer by Scott C · Mar 21, 2025
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Dog friendly?
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Yep
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Answer by Oliver S · Jan 21, 2023
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Hi we want to know more about hiking time. How much time should we spare to visit Torrey Pines and how long the …
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Hi we want to know more about hiking time. How much time should we spare to visit Torrey Pines and how long the hiking trails are? We have a 7 years old.
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There are multiple trails that vary in length and difficulty. Some are easy and less than 1 mile. Others are up to 2 miles. We spent 2 hours and did one of the harder trails. A 7 year old …
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There are multiple trails that vary in length and difficulty. Some are easy and less than 1 mile. Others are up to 2 miles. We spent 2 hours and did one of the harder trails. A 7 year old could easily do one. There were lots of children there.
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Where should we ask UBER driver to drop us off if we want to hike?
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I would ask the Uber to drop off nearby where you enter and pay to park. From there you can hike the trails or just go for a stroll on the beach
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Hi! Is this a nice place to bring a one and a half year old? We have a jogging stroller that has all terrain wheels. Thanks!
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Hi! I wanted to follow up about this post. I ended up going with my husband and daughter - it was beautiful! We lucked out with a parking spot at the top and did the Razor Point Trail …
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Hi! I wanted to follow up about this post. I ended up going with my husband and daughter - it was beautiful! We lucked out with a parking spot at the top and did the Razor Point Trail then Guy Fleming. Pushing the stroller around especially backup hill after Guy Fleming was tough but well worth it! I’d recommend it for anyone with a jogging stroller, lots of sun screen, and the strength to carry a stroller up and down a couple stairs!
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