# Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve: Guy Fleming Coastal Bluff Trail > Place to go for families in the San Diego–Chula Vista–Carlsbad area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Open daily 7:15 AM to sunset; Nature Center open daily 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Dates: Tue, Dec 1 – Sun, Feb 28 - Where: Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, 12600 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037 - Ages: All ages; Guy Fleming loop is gentle for young children; baby carriers recommended on trails - Price: $15–$25 vehicle day-use parking fee; free for pedestrian walk-ins; California State Park Pass accepted - Schedule: Open daily 7:15 AM to sunset; Nature Center open daily 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Organizer: California State Parks - Official page: https://torreypine.org/ - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/san-diego/activities/torrey-pines-state-natural-reserve-guy-fleming-coastal-bluff-trail--listing-54af3eb359eef8d406817b3f ## About Preserving one of the rarest pine trees in North America, Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve in La Jolla offers stunning winter hiking along dramatic 300-foot sandstone bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The 2/3-mile Guy Fleming Trail is an easy, family-friendly loop featuring native coastal sage scrub, spring wildflowers blooming early in winter, and two panoramic ocean overlooks. During winter months, hikers frequently spot passing gray whale pods spouting offshore. 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