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View south from the parking along North Torrey Pines Road.
The receding waters create patterns in the sand.
Lifeguard tower along the beach.
Fishing and stand-up paddleboarding in the ocean.
The South Beach and Reserve entrance with restrooms.
Looking south.
View of the beach from Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve.
View of the beach from the cliffs of Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve.
A lone paddle-boarder.
View of the beach from the cliffs of Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve.
Flat Rock.
Layers of geologic history in the cliffs.
Whimbrels.
Cliffs along the beach.
Cliffs along the beach.
Cliffs along the beach.
Families along the beach tend to stay closer to the parking area.
Kids playing in the waves.