Torrey Pines Beach Conditions & Surf Report

Torrey Pines State Beach lies beneath the dramatic sandstone cliffs of its namesake reserve in San Diego, a wide, natural stretch of sand backed by rare Torrey pine bluffs and famous for hang gliders soaring overhead at nearby Torrey Pines Gliderport. Quieter and wilder than the city beaches, it pairs hiking with a scenic shore. The Pacific here is cool. The Pacific here is cold and currents can be strong, so check the safety flag and rip-current risk above, be ready for cold water, and swim near a lifeguard.