La Jolla, California Activities Torrey Pines State Reserve The reserve is a great place for a hike with majestic vistas overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Although activities like biking and eating are prohibited, hiking along these well-maintained trails provides a natural, serene look at the indigenous plants and animals of Torrey Pines. The best way to see native California wild life is to visit the park within a few hours of sunrise or sunset, and just wait quietly along the trail at a place that has lots of vegetation.