Torrey Pines Association

Rules for the Reserve *

Torrey Pines is a state reserve set aside to protect its natural and cultural resources. Help preserve this beautiful area.
Stay on the trails. Walking off trail causes erosion, tramples plants and frightens animals.

The cliffs are unstable and dangerous. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.

State laws protect all features in the reserve, including rocks, artifacts, flowers and pinecones.

Picnicking is only permitted at the beach, not in the reserve or on the trails (water canteens are okay). Place all trash in receptacles provided.

Smoking is permitted in the parking lots.

Fires are prohibited. Personal portable barbecues are permitted only on the beach. Place hot coals in the hot coal contrainers provided.

Dogs and horses are prohibited at the reserve and on the beach.

All types of vehicles are prohibited on trails; bicycles may use only paved roads.

Due to the sensitive ecological environment, it is occasionally necessary to limit the number of visitors by limiting the number of vehicles in the park. If the reserve is full, visitors may be asked to check back later or plan to visit another day.

Park only in designated lots. Stopping on road shoulders is not permitted.

* These rules appear in the California State Parks brochure titled "Torrey Pines State Reserve and State Beach."