What To Do
Enjoy a Morning Hike at Torrey Pines State Park
About Torrey Pines
Torrey Pines State Reserve is located in San Diego, Ca. It is a pristine and peaceful oceanside hiking trail that offers an escape into the ambience of natural wildlife.
Address: 12600 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
Hiking Tips & Information
Torrey Pines is an easy to moderate hiking trail that is a total of about 5 miles. It will typically take up to 2 hours to complete (depending on where you park). There is a parking lot at the bottom of the park entrance near the beach which has a $15 fee to park for the day. I highly recommend getting to the park early to beat the traffic and over-crowded trails.
![60c7370a-9fe2-48bc-8a76-7abdb8ceafd7 {"effects_tried":0,"photos_added":0,"origin":"gallery","total_effects_actions":0,"remix_data":[],"tools_used":{"tilt_shift":0,"resize":0,"adjust":0,"curves":0,"motion":0,"perspective":0,"clone":0,"crop":0,"enhance":0,"selection":0,"free_crop":0,"flip_rotate":0,"shape_crop":0,"stretch":0},"total_draw_actions":0,"total_editor_actions":{"border":0,"frame":0,"mask":0,"lensflare":0,"clipart":0,"text":0,"square_fit":0,"shape_mask":0,"callout":0},"source_sid":"C0698BE4-1537-45A1-842D-2361E80C11DE_1578805593482","total_editor_time":508,"total_draw_time":0,"effects_applied":0,"uid":"C0698BE4-1537-45A1-842D-2361E80C11DE_1578805593472","total_effects_time":0,"brushes_used":0,"height":1500,"layers_used":0,"width":1125,"subsource":"done_button"}](https://mckenziekane.files.wordpress.com/2020/01/60c7370a-9fe2-48bc-8a76-7abdb8ceafd7.jpg?w=285&h=380)
Recover with a Nutritious Post-Hike Refreshment
Elixir Organic Juice Bar
About 10min away from Torrey Pines is the Elixir Organic Juice Bar located in Del Mar. A perfect spot to recover after a long hike. I loved all organic cold-pressed juice options on the menu. The menu also consists of smoothies and acai bowls as well.
Address: 1446 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014
Juice Recommendation: The Americana: Beets, Orange, Apple, Cucumber
Enjoy a Relaxing Afternoon at The Flower Hill Promenade
About
The Flower Hill Promenade is a nice place to hang out, relax, shop, and eat. It is a super artsy and creative spot as well. There is also a spot for relaxing while listening to live music and outdoor areas for kids to play.
Address: 2720 Via De La Valle Del Mar, CA 92014
Arsty Elements Everywhere
Where to Eat
Flower Child
About
Flower Child offers healthy and organic food made with quality fresh ingredients. I love that the cafe is so beautifully decorated as well. There is a ton of art displayed with messages of peace, love, and good vibes.
Address: 2690 Via De La Valle, Del Mar, CA 92014
Menu Recommendation: The Mother Earth Bowl: ancient grains, sweet potato, portobello mushroom, avocado, cucumber, pistachio pesto, charred onion, leafy greens, red pepper miso vinaigrette, hemp seed
I hope this post is a helpful guide to spending a healthy and active day in the San Diego area. Starting the day off hiking at Torrey Pines is an absolute must do. You will get a great active workout in amongst beautiful nature and ocean views. There are plenty of food and drink options in the area but I definitely really enjoyed the post-hike drink at Elixir juice bar and the afternoon lunch at Flower Child in the Flower Hill Promenade.
Thanks for reading!