San Diego, Part 2: Torrey Pines State Park

I visited Torrey Pines State Park twice while in San Diego. Located north of La Jolla, the park is a reserve for the rare Torrey Pine and migrating seabirds. The coastline here is gorgeous, abutting sandstone cliffs that provide spectacular views of the ocean from within the pine groves. The whole area smells of fresh pine and salt air. It’s beautiful.

Cliffs with Torrey Pines, Torrey Pines State Park, San Diego, California

Cliffs with Torrey Pines, Torrey Pines State Park, San Diego, California

Cliffs with Torrey Pines, Torrey Pines State Park, San Diego, California

Cliffs with Torrey Pines, Torrey Pines State Park, San Diego, California

Pebbles on Torrey Pines State Park Beach, San Diego, California

Pebbles on Torrey Pines State Park Beach, San Diego, California

Trails on cliff at Torrey Pines State Park, San Diego, California

Trails on cliff at Torrey Pines State Park, San Diego, California

Trails on cliff at Torrey Pines State Park, San Diego, California

Trails on cliff at Torrey Pines State Park, San Diego, California

Trails on cliff at Torrey Pines State Park, San Diego, California

Trails on cliff at Torrey Pines State Park, San Diego, California

Oyster Catchers on the beach at Torrey Pines State Park, San Diego, California

Oyster Catchers on the beach at Torrey Pines State Park, San Diego, California