Torrey Pines State Beach – North Beach

North Beach at Torrey Pines State Beach is on the north side of the lagoon entrance at Los Penasquitos Marsh Natural Preserve. The lagoon and wetlands are excellent for bird-watching and there are vantage points from the parking lot.

Like Torrey Pines South Beach across the marsh entrance channel the North Beach has a large parking lot with easy access and nice facilities including restrooms, vending machines, and picnic tables.

When the water is deep enough you can swim in the saltwater at the creek channel, but it’s often hardly a trickle, just deep enough for wading and splashing around in. The bridge for N Torrey Pines Road provides shade for wading in the water of the creek. When conditions are safe you can play in the surf here too, but the waves can be sizeable and better suited for surfing which is popular here. There are lifeguards on staff in the summer months.

Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is on the hill above the beach and has hiking trails to several vista points. The city of Del Mar is just north and La Jolla isn’t far away to the south with many more beaches to choose from.

Address

McGonigle Rd & Carmel Valley Rd
San Diego, CA 92121

Phone

858-755-2063

Park Name

Torrey Pines State Beach, Los Penasquitos Marsh Natural Preserve, Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

Other Names

Soledad Valley, Los Penasquitos Creek

Owner

State Park

Pet Details

No dogs allowed on the beach

Fees

Fees for park vehicle entry, but free street parking nearby

Activities

Birdwatching, Hiking, Fishing, Swimming, Surfing, Sunbathing, Beach Walking

Amenities

Lagoon, Lifeguard, Bridge, Restrooms, Showers, Picnic Tables, Interpretive Signs, Bus Stop Access

Links

Water Quality
Water Temps
Tide Chart
Surf Report & Web Cams