Torrey Pines State Beach
A long state beach below the Torrey Pines sandstone cliffs, with Flat Rock and the lagoon at its north end.
Know before you go
- Parking
Parking available (Coastal Commission listing).
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Fees
Demand-based day use: North Beach $10 to $25; South Beach $12 or $15 to $25.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Paying
Unknown – check locally
- Getting down
The Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve above is closed to all visitors (utility project), including the Beach Trail staircase.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Tide & surf
Visit at low tide for more sand between the cliffs and the water.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Hours
Gates 7:15 a.m. to sunset.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Dogs
No dogs.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Restrooms
Yes
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Showers
Yes
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Accessibility
Free beach wheelchair, 9 a.m. to 1 hour before sunset, usable north of Los Peñasquitos Lagoon.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Lifeguards
Lifeguard service listed. Staffing varies by season.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Rules
Unknown – check locally
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change. Always follow lifeguards and posted signs.
Tides & daylight · next 3 days
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change, so always follow lifeguards and posted signs. Data: official city, county, State Parks and National Park Service pages, the California Coastal Commission, NOAA and the National Weather Service · Facts checked Oct 3, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.