Today my brothers and I did a short hike up to the buff in Torrey Pines State Park, and then made our way down to the beach and back to the parking lot.
We parked below at the Torrey Pines State Park South Beach, and walked along the road to the top.The Torrey pine (Pinus torreyana) is a rare pine species in California, United States. It is a critically endangered species growing only in coastal San Diego County, and on Santa Rosa Island, offshore from Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara County.Prickly pear or pear cactus are around the trail to be seen as well.Looking north from a viewpoint on the trail, along Camino Del Mar Road, and the parking lot for Torrey Pines State Beach. The greenery with waters at the top and to the right of the road are those of Los Penasquitos Lagoon. Now making our way along the sandy trail between the sandstone outcroppings to the beach.One of us is holding the iPhone at arm’s length, another is pushing the picture button, and we are all trying not to fall down the cliff behind us.Down on the beach, an hour or two after low tide. There are signs on the trail that warn there is no beach access at high tide (the sea sloshes against the sandy cliffs).
