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Torrey Pines North Review
Last updatedRanked #2 of 8 in Best Golf Courses in San Diego
The friendlier Torrey course, with the same cliffs and better pace.
Score breakdown
- Experience92/100
- Consistency90/100
- Value80/100
- Atmosphere94/100
- Uniqueness90/100
The verdict on Torrey Pines North
Ranked #2 of 8 — 89/100 in our Best Golf Courses in San Diego coverage
After the Weiskopf redesign the North Course is a legitimate championship layout with more forgiving landing areas and the same ocean views. It plays faster than South.
How to make the most of Torrey Pines North
Across our coverage the recommendation is consistent: 18 holes.
Play North first if you're new to the property — South will punish you otherwise.
What it costs to visit Torrey Pines North
Torrey Pines North sits at $80–200 — the budget band for this category. Nothing else we ranked in this category lands in the same price bracket, so the comparison is against cheaper or pricier alternatives rather than a like-for-like rival.
Torrey Pines North FAQ
Does Torrey Pines North cost anything?
Torrey Pines North is priced at $80–200, which puts it in the budget band for this category. There is no other option at the exact same price point on the same list, so treat it as its own bracket.
Is Torrey Pines North worth it?
It scores 89/100, 1.7 points above the 87.3 average for its list. That's a solid recommendation within the category.
What is the best way to visit Torrey Pines North?
18 holes.
What else is nearby Torrey Pines North?
Windansea Beach (93/100 in our best sunset spots in san diego list) and Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve (93/100 in our best hikes in san diego list) are also ranked in the same neighborhood, so it's easy to pair a visit.
What works
- Strong atmosphere — scored 94/100 in our ranking
- Strong experience — scored 92/100 in our ranking
- Strong consistency — scored 90/100 in our ranking
- Top-2 finish out of 8 spots we scored in this category
Know before you go
- Value is the weak point — 80/100, below the rest of its scores
- Play North first if you're new to the property — South will punish you otherwise.
The full review
After the Weiskopf redesign the North Course is a legitimate championship layout with more forgiving landing areas and the same ocean views. It plays faster than South.
On our weighted scale it earns 89/100 — good for #2 of 8 places we evaluated for best golf courses in san diego. We score outdoor spots on what they are actually like on the ground — conditions, access, parking, facilities and crowding — from our own repeat visits, and re-score when access or facilities change.
How to make the most of Torrey Pines North
18 holes
Cost: $80–200
How we scored Torrey Pines North
Every score on this page comes from the same editorial rubric we apply to the whole category: experience, consistency, value, atmosphere, uniqueness. The criteria are weighted toward what matters most in the category, compared against every other place we ranked in the same list rather than against an abstract ideal. We score outdoor spots on what they are actually like on the ground — conditions, access, parking, facilities and crowding — from our own repeat visits, and re-score when access or facilities change. Scores are editorial judgments rather than aggregated user ratings.