Torrey Pines State Beach
4.8★ · 785 Google ratings, California
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Showers
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 125 yd away · paid · fills up
Walk
150 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 325 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
71°F
Tide
5 ft range today
Length
2.4 miles of shoreline
Sand
210 ft from the water to the back
Water quality
Poor · 53 of 94 samples over the EPA limit · 2025
Map of Torrey Pines State Beach
Guide
Good to know
Who may park
Anyone may park, for a fee parks.ca.gov, 2026/09
Opening hours
Gates open at 7:15 am and close at Sunset. parks.ca.gov, 2026/09
Dogs
Torrey Pines prohibits dogs anywhere within the reserve and beach boundaries (even within a vehicle). parks.ca.gov, 2026/09
Excellent for sunset viewing
The western-facing cliffs and open ocean provide one of San Diego's best sunset backdrops.
Plan around the tide
At high tide the beach narrows significantly; low tide opens wide flats for walking and exploring rocks.
Arrive early on weekends
Parking fills by mid-morning on Saturdays and Sundays, forcing you into paid lots or distant street spots.
Bring water and wear shoes
The terrain is rocky and exposed to sun with no drinking fountains; sturdy footwear prevents slipping and cuts.
Parking costs $10 to $25
Daily lot fees range by day of week and are paid via QR code; free street parking exists.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
70°F · clear
Water
71°F
Waves
3.3 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
6 mph from the WNW
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 15:14 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:42 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 3:53 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 California
🅿 Parking 125 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 150 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 325 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Torrey Pines State Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 125 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Torrey Pines State Beach?
150 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Torrey Pines State Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 325 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
