Torrey Pines Golf Course

Torrey Pines Golf Course Events

The course annually hosts the PGA Tour's Farmers Insurance Open in addition to occasi onally being selected to host special events like the US Open.

Torrey Pines Golf Course Travel & Parking

🏟️ Address: Torrey Pines Golf Course, 11480 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, California, 92037, United States Directions in Google Maps

Torrey Pines Golf Course is located 25 km north of downtown San Diego. It has multiple event parking options for purchase and can be accessed via several public transport methods.

Below you can find general information on travel and parking for Torrey Pines Golf Course. Individual events may have additional/restricted services available, and so we recommend clicking through to the event and viewing the Travel & Parking tab for event-specific information.

🚖️ Taxi

Due to limited parking, taking a taxi or rideshare service to and from the tournament is highly recommended. Get dropped off and picked up at the Gliderport Entrance/South Entrance (2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr., La Jolla, CA 92037), where the Ridesharing Lounge is located.

🚍 Coach & Bus

Torrey Pines Golf Course is accessible via the following bus routes:

101 – N Torrey Pines & Golf Course stop · 50 m (1 min) walk
985 – N Torrey Pines Rd & Science Park Rd stop · 100 m (1 min) walk

🚆 Train

Sorrento Valley is the closest train station to Torrey Pines Golf Course. Take San Diego's Coaster train route to Sorrento Valley, which is approximately 3.0 km (36 min) walk west of the venue's main entrance.

🚶‍♂️ Walking

Torrey Pines Golf Course is 25 km north of downtown San Diego, so walking is only likely to be practical for you if you're staying in the Torrey Pines area.

Torrey Pines Golf Course Hotels & Accommodation

San Diego is a relatively expensive city to visit, however, it is also a vast city with plenty of different areas to stay which range in price. Therefore, you can tailor your stay to suit your location priorities and budget.

📍 Where To Stay

Downtown San Diego is the most pricey part of the city to stay in, but it’s also where most hotels and attractions are located. The downtown area encompasses a number of different neighbourhoods, each of which has its own character.

The Gaslamp Quarter is one of the most lively parts of Downtown San Diego, and the ideal place to stay if you’re looking for nightly entertainment. The quarter is known for its clubs, cocktail lounges, and dive bars, and its theatres, Spreckels and Balboa, are some of the most reputable in the city.

The East Village is a hip industrial-meets-modern Downtown neighbourhood with a wide range of global cuisine and cool brewpubs. It’s a chilled spot for young professionals and families to stay.

Little Italy is even cooler than the East Village, as the pedestrian-friendly streets are filled with indie music venues, cocktail bars, chic boutiques, and even more brewpubs.

Located north of Downtown, Hillcrest is centre of the city's diverse LGBTQ+ scene known for its buzzing gay bars and friendly people. It has its own high street with a large number of cafes, restaurants, and thrift shops, making it an excellent place to chill as well as party.

The neighbouring North Park is another popular hang-out spot with quirky bars, a diverse range of restaurants, and indie clothing shops. Its youthful and alternative vibe attracts mostly students and young professionals.

Mission Hills, to the west of Hillcrest, is an upscale suburban inner-city neighbourhood for those who enjoy the finer things in life like fine-dining restaurants and ginormous villas. Old Town is just a few minutes away, giving you the best of traditional and modern San Diego.

If you’re looking to enjoy the city’s coastal side, rather than the inner-city side, then stay in Mission Beach, a laidback neighbourhood with many top attractions, or La Jolla, a quieter, more family-oriented area surrounded by nature.

As a sprawling city, the best way to get around San Diego is by hiring a car, unless you plan on staying within the downtown area. There isn’t a train system to get you around the city, however, there are trolleys that operate around some neighbourhoods, and water taxis to take you along San Diego Bay.

About Torrey Pines Golf Course

The Torrey Pines Golf Course is a first-class golf facility, designed by architect William Francis Bell and first opened in 1957. Set atop a series of majestic cliffs in San Diego, Torrey Pines is renowned as one of the most magnificent championship golf courses in the United States. Unlike many other courses of its calibre, Torrey Pines is municipally-owned, and this ownership by the city allows the course to provide access to the general public.

Torrey Pines is home to two 18-hole courses, with plenty of breath-taking views of the Pacific Ocean and the region's signature Torrey Pine trees scattered throughout the grounds.

History

The course opened in 1957 on the site of Camp Callan, which served as a US Army based during the Second World War. Bell designed both North and the South courses, which were later redesigned in 2016 and 2001 by Tom Weiskopf and Rees Jones, respectively.

It began hosting the Farmers Insurance Open in 1968, and in 2008 it held the US Open for the first time; the event was eventually won by Tiger Woods – who was playing with a stress fracture and torn ACL – after a remarkable play-off that lasted 19 holes, taking the tournament into Monday. It was Woods' 14th major and the last he would win until 2019. The US Open returned in 2021, when it was won by Jon Rahm.

🍔 Food & Drink

Food and drinks are available at the snack bars and concessions outlets around the venue, including Baja Bowls, Dobel Tequila Bar, Tenders & Fries, and more.

💂 Entry Gates

There are 2 spectator entrances to Torrey Pines: the Main Entrance (also known as the Gliderport Entrance or South Entrance) on the south side by the 11th green of the South Course, and the East Entrance by the Lodge off North Torrey Pines Rd. Will Call can be found at both entrances. Please note, a no re-entry policy will be in place.

🚽 Toilets

There are 3 toilets located on the North Course and 6 spread around the South Course.

🧑‍🦽 Disabled Facilities

There are accessible toilets at all restroom locations, and all hospitality and public venues have accessible ramps.

Scooters/wheelchairs are welcome on the course, however rentals are not available on-site.

ADA designated viewing areas are located at the MD Anderson Shaded Bleachers, which provide views of the 11th green and 12th tee on the South Course.

Other suggested holes:

Holes with relatively flat tees include – South Course: 1, 14, 15, and 16. North Course: 1 and 10
Holes with relatively flat greens include – South Course: 8, 14, 15, 16, and 17

Glider Rider Mobility Shuttle presented by ServiceMaster

An interior shuttle loop will operate each tournament day and help less mobile guests to more easily traverse the course. These guests will be able to utilise safe, comfortable 6-passenger shuttles running in a constant loop. The route will feature a total of 4 stops on Wednesday and Thursday and then concentrate on 3 stops on Friday and Saturday when all activity shifts solely to the South Course at Torrey Pines.

Please note that wheelchairs and walkers are not allowed on the Glider Rider.