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Torrey Pines City beach
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About
Torrey Pines City beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 243th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 739.9 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of La Jolla settlement, just 5.3 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, pet owners etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
Torrey Pines City beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, toilets. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
7 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Black's beach, which has a rating of 7.9.
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Torrey Pines City beach (California) is located outside the La Jolla settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Torrey Pines City beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
User reviews
"The shoreline is composed of smooth sand, albeit with sporadic outcroppings of rugged rock formations. The waves are ideal for surfing, and the concealed and charming abode is a delightful surprise. The ascent and descent to the beach is quite steep, providing an excellent opportunity for a vigorous exercise routine."
Pixelbyte Innovations
"Torrey Pines beach is absolutely amazing with its stunning golden sand, and it offers a great spot for surfers to catch some waves. Additionally, the beach provides a peaceful and quiet atmosphere, perfect for those seeking solitude."
Svetla.
User reviews
"The shoreline is composed of smooth sand, albeit with sporadic outcroppings of rugged rock formations. The waves are ideal for surfing, and the concealed and charming abode is a delightful surprise. The ascent and descent to the beach is quite steep, providing an excellent opportunity for a vigorous exercise routine."
Pixelbyte Innovations
"Torrey Pines beach is absolutely amazing with its stunning golden sand, and it offers a great spot for surfers to catch some waves. Additionally, the beach provides a peaceful and quiet atmosphere, perfect for those seeking solitude."
Svetla.
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Localities
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- Sacramento• 739.9km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Torrey Pines City beach?
The coastline of Torrey Pines City beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Torrey Pines City beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Torrey Pines City beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Torrey Pines City beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.
Torrey Pines City beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Torrey Pines City beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Torrey Pines City beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
What are the key audiences of Torrey Pines City beach?
Torrey Pines City beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Beachgoers with pets
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Torrey Pines City beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Torrey Pines City beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Roger's Place and Market is the closest place located 900 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Torrey Pines City beach?
There are 671 places to stay in the Torrey Pines City beach area.
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Torrey Pines City beach from parking?
The Torrey Pines City beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters and you have to overcome a small descent.
Are there any attractions nearby Torrey Pines City beach?
There are 4 attractions near Torrey Pines City beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Salk Institute for Biological Studies located in 1.2 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Torrey Pines City beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Torrey Pines City beach is August. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 21°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 15°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Torrey Pines City beach (California) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Torrey Pines City beach (California) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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