Timeline
16:35
Grab a coffee or snack from a local shop near the park entrance and settle in for the view.
17:05
Watch the sun set toward the WSW from the beach area, framed by the cliffs and salt marsh.
17:35
Stay for the blue hour and the first stars appearing over the Pacific.
Local tip
The beach is popular for surfing, so keep an eye on the water if you are close to the edge.
Check before you go
- Check the route to Torrey Pines State Beach as transport options vary.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to San Diego (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).