Torrey Pines Beach © Posters and Art Prints

Torrey Pines State Beach is a coastal beach located in the San Diego, California community of Torrey Pines. It is located south of the Del Mar area and north of La Jolla. Coastal erosion from the adjacent Torrey Pines State Reserve makes it just the perfect place for a picturesque landscape. It is a local favorite among surfers and remains a quintessential Southern California beach. The beach is at the bottom of 300 foot sandstone cliffs of white and golden stone, with a greenish layer sometimes visible at the very bottom. At the north end of the beach the cliffs end and Los Peñasquitos Lagoon, a salt marsh estuary, empties into the ocean. A county highway crosses the entrance, with limited free parking along the beach. ...