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Note: As another alternative, some walkers and runners follow the railroad tracks on the bluff overlooking the beach. However, every hour or so, passenger trains whoosh along the rail corridor, often with little warning. Therefore, this guidebook strongly recommends that under no circumstances should you consider this illegal and unsafe route.

The stretch of beach below the bluffs is terrific, with the sounds of only a passing train or a happy, barking dog every now and again: this is a popular (and rare) instance of a San Diego–area beach being open to leashed dogs.

At a bit over 4 miles into the hike, turn inland under the Camino Del Mar Bridge to reach a large parking lot for Torrey Pines State Beach. Walk out to the parking lot entrance on Carmel Valley Road, cross over to the other side, and keep going up the sidewalk of Del Mar Scenic Parkway. Walk all the way to the end of the street to your parked car.

TO THE TRAILHEAD

GPS Coordinates: N32º 56.299' W117º 15.164'

Exit I-5 at Carmel Valley Road (Exit 33) in Del Mar. Drive 1.1 miles west to Del Mar Scenic Parkway on the right, directly across from the Torrey Pines State Beach entrance. Proceed to the end of that street, where curbside parking is available.