When you have grown up swimming in the marsh and hanging out at the beach, there are times you need to get to the beach to smell the salt air and walk barefoot along the surf.
Fortunately, the coast is only a 2 hour drive from Idyllwild. Torrey Pines State Reserve has trails along the cliffs above the Pacific Ocean.
Along the trail leading down to the beach, if you look closely, you will see the Rock Troll
of Torrey Pines.
There are warning signs along the beach cliffs since occasionally the Rock Troll drops some rocks!
For our friends who like to surf kayak, the beaches along the coast have lots of big waves.
Although it's great to discover "new" west coast birds, it's equally great to see familiar birds
that live on both coasts. This is a Willet.
Torrey Pines State Reserve, a great place to visit. Just remember to stay away
from the falling rocks by the cliffs!
