Flat Rock Beach at Torrey Pines

Flat Rock Beach at Torrey Pines State Beach requires a long walk to get to, but it’s worth the effort. This is a sandy beach below steep bluffs in the middle of the state park shoreline.

To reach the beach at Flat Rock you can hike down trails from the parking lot high up on the hill next to the visitor center. Get a trail map from the visitor center or the park website and make a loop hike using Beach Trail and Broken Hill Trail.

After you get to the beach you’ll find a huge sandstone fin sticking out toward the ocean and at the base there is a large flat rock that can be climbed onto when the tide is out. At low tides the beach will be wider so you can explore south and look for sea caves. You can also get to Flat Rock by walking north from Black’s Beach or south from Torrey Pines South Beach but both routes might be all wet at high tide.

Address

Torrey Pines Park Rd
La Jolla, CA 92037

Park Name

Torrey Pines State Beach

Owner

State Park

Pet Details

No dogs allowed on the beach

Fees

Fee for parking

Activities

Hiking, Swimming, Fishing, Surfing

Amenities

Trails, Visitor Center, Sea Cave, Restrooms

Links

Water Quality
Surfing Info & Web Cams
Water Temps
Tide Chart