San Diego Attractions
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 N Torrey Pines Rd
La Jolla, CA 92037
Tel. 858/755-2063
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The rare Torrey pine tree grows in only two places in the world: Santa Rosa Island, 175 miles northwest of San Diego, and here, at the north end of La Jolla. Even if the twisted shape of these awkwardly beautiful trees doesn't lure you to this spot, the equally scarce undeveloped coastal scenery should. The city first donated 369 acres as a public park, and the 1,750-acre reserve was established in 1921, from a gift by Ellen Browning Scripps. The reserve encompasses the be...
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Price Range: Admission $6 per car weekday, $8 per car weekend; seniors $5 weekday, $7 weekend
Transportation: Bus: 101. From I-5, take Carmel Valley Rd. west; turn left at Hwy. 101
Open Hours: Daily 8am-sunset
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