During my first weekend in San Diego, after spending four days in a car, I was anxious to get out and explore. After doing some research on nearby trail options I decided on Torrey Pines.
A few notes on Torrey Pines
- Parking is $12 (cash or credit) and was full by about 10AM when I arrived.
-There is street parking along the beach that is less money- not sure exactly how much
- there are multiple lots and if you know which trail you want to do you can drive up and park in a lot closer to the trail
- it can get very busy
- family friendly!
I was grateful for the amount of people there because I was hiking by myself, which is normally not smart or safe, but when you are surrounded by hundreds of people it is not as dangerous.
I parked at the bottom lot and began the walk up the paved road. This is a decently steep incline and your views become more beautiful as you advance.
I did not have a trail map or a plan, but this seemed to be fine because your likeliehood of getting lost is VERY small. It is basically a paved road that cars travel on with trails branching off from it along the way up.
The first trail I reached was the Guy Fleming Trail this was a 6/10 of a mile loop with incredible views of the ocean. They hike is definitely easy as it is mostly flat, but the views are incredibly rewarding.
The next trail I came to was Parry Grove Trail which is 7/10 of a mile and has a great little overlook spot.
I paused for a few moments to take in the beautiful view, then headed back to the main road to discover another spot. The next area I stopped in was called High Point Overlook, which is exactly as it sounds. A beautiful overlook of the area. You can see the beach, mountains, and tons of trees from this spot. Unfortunately the pictures don't capture how beautiful the view is.
After this stop I wandered up the hill for a bit more looking for Razor Point Trail but did not come across it before I was ready to turn around. At this point I was wishing I had a trail map! All together I spent about two hours there including some time I spent walking along the beach and tons of stops to take photos. Next time I will definitely bring a hat & sunscreen because most of the trails are in direct sunlight.
After the hike I had worked up an appetite and decided to try a restaurant called Veggie Grill. All of their menu items were vegan, so naturally I spent about ten minutes just trying to decide! Everything sounded incredible. Eventually I chose a side of mac and cheeze and a kale salad with tempeh bacon. The food was absolutely incredible and I am dying to go back! I think the only thing I would change is that the mac and cheese have some spice to it, it was a bit bland. But besides that I was VERY happy with my lunch!
Being vegan in San Diego is super easy! Almost anywhere you go you can find a vegan option. I plan to explore a few more and add more updates :)
A few notes on Torrey Pines
- Parking is $12 (cash or credit) and was full by about 10AM when I arrived.
-There is street parking along the beach that is less money- not sure exactly how much
- there are multiple lots and if you know which trail you want to do you can drive up and park in a lot closer to the trail
- it can get very busy
- family friendly!
I was grateful for the amount of people there because I was hiking by myself, which is normally not smart or safe, but when you are surrounded by hundreds of people it is not as dangerous.
I parked at the bottom lot and began the walk up the paved road. This is a decently steep incline and your views become more beautiful as you advance.
I did not have a trail map or a plan, but this seemed to be fine because your likeliehood of getting lost is VERY small. It is basically a paved road that cars travel on with trails branching off from it along the way up.
The first trail I reached was the Guy Fleming Trail this was a 6/10 of a mile loop with incredible views of the ocean. They hike is definitely easy as it is mostly flat, but the views are incredibly rewarding.
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The next trail I came to was Parry Grove Trail which is 7/10 of a mile and has a great little overlook spot.
I paused for a few moments to take in the beautiful view, then headed back to the main road to discover another spot. The next area I stopped in was called High Point Overlook, which is exactly as it sounds. A beautiful overlook of the area. You can see the beach, mountains, and tons of trees from this spot. Unfortunately the pictures don't capture how beautiful the view is.
After the hike I had worked up an appetite and decided to try a restaurant called Veggie Grill. All of their menu items were vegan, so naturally I spent about ten minutes just trying to decide! Everything sounded incredible. Eventually I chose a side of mac and cheeze and a kale salad with tempeh bacon. The food was absolutely incredible and I am dying to go back! I think the only thing I would change is that the mac and cheese have some spice to it, it was a bit bland. But besides that I was VERY happy with my lunch!
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