Experts' Choice Award Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
10 expert reviews
“Pinus torreyana, the rarest native pine tree in the United States, enjoys a 1,700-acre sanctuary at the northern edge of La Jolla.”
– Fodor's
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This reserve preserves the last mainland stands of the Torrey pine." Full review
Travel + Leisure "offers some of the best hiking in San Diego, along with expansive views over the Pacific Ocean. " Full review
Afar Magazine "The trails are mostly easy hikes." Full review
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Safety tip: If you hang out at the base of the cliffs by the ocean, please heed the "Keep Away From Cliff" signs.
National Geographic "Two-thousand-acre state park dedicated to America’s rarest, most constrained pine species, a twisted beauty that clings precariously to 300-foot-high coastal bluffs above isolated beachfront." Full review
U.S. News & World Report5.0
"Want to see what San Diego looked like at its founding? It's at the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. This oceanfront reserve features 1,750 acres of unspoiled land, protecting the..." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve in La Jolla is another favorite of hikers who enjoy views of the ocean and the reserve along with wildlife that includes birds, rabbits, mule deer, lizards, and snakes"
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February 23, 2021
Travel + Leisure "Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve offers a variety of hiking trails along with a glimpse into the geology and human history of the area"
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Frommer's "The rare Torrey pine tree grows in only two places in the world: Santa Rosa Island, 175 miles northwest of San Diego, and here, at the north end of La Jolla." Full review
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