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Torrey Pines State Beach is a public beach located near La Jolla along Highway 101, adjacent to Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve Park. The beach is a popular spot for surfing, swimming, bodyboarding, and sunbathing, showcasing spectacular landscapes of 300-foot sandstone cliffs cultivated by coastal erosion. It is noted as a spot for occasional bioluminescence, particularly at the Los Peñasquitos Lagoon, and is home to a number of coastal bird species. Limited free visitor parking is offered at the South Beach kiosk, with additional street parking offered along Highway 101. To avoid crowds and find free parking, visitors should arrive at the beach during the morning or early afternoon hours.

Torrey Preserve, CA 92037, Phone: 858-755-2063

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