La Jolla Heights Natural Park

Best views in La Jolla! Steep at the beginning, then a bit of an uphill for quite a ways, but remember to turn around periodically! Trailhead is right past the bridge on Al Bahr. Or you can skip the climb and drive straight to the top on Brodiaea, but what fun is that?

Steep and challenging hike. From westbound Torrey Pines Rd, turn left on Exchange and turn right on Al Bahr Drive. Go under a bridge and the trail will be on the left. Trail is only a half mile long, starts about 250 feet in elevation and gets to over 600 at the top. Many side trails have incredible views. It puts you on the edge of a gated, private residential neighborhood. It's easier to use Country Club Rd. to get back down.

Hidden gem above the noise and traffic on Torrey Pines Road overlooking the La Jolla Cove. Unpaved path leading to the top of a hill with wonderful view to the north. On clear days you get to see the mountain ranges north of Los Angeles in the Angeles National Forest.