IMPORTANT: please follow the driving directions below rather than relying solely on GPS or Google Maps as they may direct you to the wrong location.
Directions to Torrey Pines State Beach North Torrey Pines Rd (Pacific Coast Hwy), La Jolla
-
I-15 S to I-56 W
-
Exit El Camino Real/I-15 (stay in middle lane, turns into Carmel Valley Rd)
-
Stay on Carmel Valley Rd for 2 miles (you will see ocean)
-
Turn left on S. Camino del Mar (turns into Torrey Pines Rd/PCH 101)
-
You can try and find FREE parking along beach on right, otherwise go past free parking & park in SOUTH parking lot along PCH. It’s $15 Winter/$20 Summer.
-
You can also park for free anywhere along Carmel Valley Rd. & walk through lower lot to beach & hike up to meeting spot.
-
Meet at top of stairs across from bathrooms & Ranger Station @ S. parking lot & base of hiking area.
_________________________________________________
Directions to La Jolla Shores Beach 8300 Camino del Oro, La Jolla
-
I-15 S to I-56 W to I-5 S
-
Exit La Jolla Village Dr, take right
-
Turn left on Torrey Pines Rd
-
Take Right on La Jolla Shores Dr
-
Take left on Camino del Oro
-
Turn left when you see the beach then take a right in the parking lot
-
Meet me at the north END (towards pier) of the boardwalk on the grassy area