Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

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8 / 10

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 Lonely Planet
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"This reserve preserves the last mainland stands of the Torrey pine." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"offers some of the best hiking in San Diego, along with expansive views over the Pacific Ocean. " Full review
Afar Magazine 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 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 Report U.S. News & World Report
5.0
"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
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