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Stretching around 4.5 miles, Torrey Pines State Beach is easily accessible from the Pacific Coast Highway and historic Highway 101, just to the north from La Jolla, and offers plenty of parking for summer crowds.
With sandy stretches of beach, it’s a great spot for sunbathing and watching hang gliders soaring above as they launch from the cliff top.
Visitors can also take a nature hike on the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve Park trails, guiding them through the namesake pine trees of the area, and take in the views from the high bluff overlooking the ocean.
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