Everything you need to know before your beach day.
Torrey Pines State Beach sits on the Pacific Ocean. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 9410230, and rip current risk. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.
View Live ConditionsPark at Torrey Pines State Beach in lots like Torrey Pines State Beach North Lot, Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve Lot, Torrey Pines Gliderport. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from $10-25 demand and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Torrey Pines State Beach, don't miss the Hula Pie at Jake's Del Mar. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Torrey Pines State Beach from La Jolla Shores, including the Sea Cave Kayak Tour — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoTorrey Pines State Beach hosts Bluff-Top Sunset Walk and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.
Check EventsIt depends on the UV index and your skin. Our conditions page converts today's hourly UV forecast at Torrey Pines State Beach into minutes to burn using the standard erythemal dose model, so instead of "UV 9" you get "unprotected fair skin burns in about 18 minutes", along with the strongest stretch of the day and when to reapply. Open sand and water reflect UV back at you, so the estimate includes a beach uplift.
Check Today's Burn TimeNo. No animals of any kind may be brought into Torrey Pines State Beach at any time of year. Seeing eye, signal and service dogs are exempt; emotional support and comfort animals are not. Source: California State Parks, San Diego Coast District Posted Order 935-631-001 (Torrey Pines State Beach), checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Drinking alcohol is prohibited year round, except in limited designated areas under a special event permit. Source: California State Parks, San Diego Coast District Posted Order 935-631-001 (Torrey Pines State Beach), checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. All fires are prohibited and there are no fire rings. A self standing charcoal or propane stove is allowed on the sand if it sits at least 6 inches clear of the ground, and coals and ashes must go in a hot coals container or leave with you. Source: California State Parks, San Diego Coast District Posted Order 935-631-001 (Torrey Pines State Beach), checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Launching, landing or flying a drone is prohibited, except for permitted commercial filming, scientific research and law enforcement. Source: California State Parks, San Diego Coast District Posted Order 935-631-001 (Torrey Pines State Beach), checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. All glass containers are prohibited. Source: California State Parks, San Diego Coast District Posted Order 935-631-001 (Torrey Pines State Beach), checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesAt Torrey Pines State Beach, the sun sets at 6:36 PM today — about 11h 53m of daylight. Sunrise was 6:43 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Torrey Pines State Beach update at the top of the conditions page.