Torrey Pines State Reserve - California

Address:La Jolla, California

The main attraction at Sugar Pine Point State Park is definitely the Hellman-Ehrman Mansion, also known as Pine Lodge, a summer home built in 1903 of stone and shingle amidst a grove of pine and cedar. Tours of the home, still stocked with the amenities of the day including an electric stove, an elevator and a refrigerator, are available to park visitors, hourly. Aside from the Mansion, Sugar Pine Point is one of the most beautiful natural areas remaining on Lake Tahoe and has miles of hiking trails and beaches, great for swimming and soaking in the sun. Fishing is available in crystal clear General Creek which flows into Lake Tahoe, and camping is available for longer stays. If visiting in the winter, the Park has over a dozen miles of ski trails and even interpretive programs on winter-related subjects, making Sugar Pine Point a park for all seasons.

Torrey Pines State Reserve is located within San Diego city limits and yet remains one of the wildest stretches of land on our Southern California coast! Because of the efforts and foresight of the people in this area, 2,000 acres of land are as they were before San Diego was developed -with the chaparral plant community, the rare and elegant Torrey Pine trees, miles of unspoiled beaches, and a lagoon that is vital to migrating seabirds. One can imagine what California must have looked like to the early settlers, or to the Spanish explorers, or even to the first California residents here, the Kumeyaay people. There are eight miles of trails, a visitor center, and guided nature walks on weekends and holidays. Torrey Pines is visited by travelers from all over the world and by local residents who come daily to rest at the stunning overlooks, walk a peaceful trail, or exercise in a clean, beautiful environment. Come spend some time at beautiful Torrey Pines State Reserve. Special care has been taken to preserve it and keep it for now and forever.