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Torrey Pines State Beach and Reserve

Part of San Diego Beaches, our guide to San Diego beaches, coast and safety rules.

Torrey Pines State Beach is at 12600 N. Torrey Pines Road. Gates open at 7:15 a.m. and close at sunset. No dogs are allowed anywhere in the reserve or beach, even in a vehicle. State Parks lists the reserve above as closed to visitors since September 22, with no reopening date. Call to confirm.Checked October 23, 2026.

7:15 a.m.gates open
No dogseven in a vehicle
Reservelisted as closed
Freebeach wheelchair
A sandstone sea cliff above a boulder-strewn beach at Torrey Pines State Beach
The sandstone cliff at Torrey Pines State Beach. Z3lvs, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Address12600 N. Torrey Pines Road, San Diego, CA 92037
Phone(858) 755-2063
HoursGates open 7:15 a.m., close at sunset. Day use only.
Parking feesSouth Beach lot $15 to $20 and North Beach $10 to $25 per vehicle (demand based), per the beach page. The reserve page lists North Beach $10 to $25 and South Beach $12 to $25. The pages disagree.
DogsProhibited anywhere within the reserve and beach boundaries, even within a vehicle.
Beach wheelchairFree, first come from 9:00 a.m.; return one hour before sunset.
AmenitiesRestrooms, showers and drinking water are listed.

Reserve Closure

State Parks lists the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve as closed to all visitors since September 22, including trails, the Beach Trail Staircase, the Lodge and the upper lots, with no reopening date. The Visitor Center is listed as closed until March, and picnicking and camping are prohibited. The same page’s trail conditions say all trails are open, so the page conflicts. Call before planning any hike.

Bluff Safety

State Parks says to stay away from the bottom of the cliffs. Rockslides and collapses happen without warning. At low tide there is more sand, so stay about 10 feet from the bluffs. When the South Beach lot is full the entrance closes. Groups need a permit.

What We Could Not Verify

  • The reserve closure date, the conflicting trail conditions text and any reopening date are not confirmed. Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve staff can confirm at (858) 755-2063.
  • Parking fees differ between two State Parks pages; the correct amount is not confirmed.
  • Whether the beach lots are affected by the reserve closure is not confirmed.
  • Alcohol, fire and lifeguard rules and map coordinates are not confirmed.

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FAQ

Is Torrey Pines Reserve open?

State Parks lists the reserve as closed to all visitors since September 22 with no reopening date, but the same page also says trails are open. Call (858) 755-2063.

Are dogs allowed at Torrey Pines State Beach?

No. Dogs are prohibited anywhere within the reserve and beach boundaries, even within a vehicle.

Sources

  1. California State Parks: Torrey Pines State Beach
  2. California State Parks: Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

Checked October 23, 2026 by It’s San Diego. Cite this page: It’s San Diego (itssandiego.com), checked October 23, 2026. Free to quote with a link to this page; tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.