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Torrey Pines North is a La Jolla spot ranked #2 of 8 in our Best Golf Courses in San Diego list, scoring 89/100 in our Best Golf Courses in San Diego. Order the 18 holes. The friendlier Torrey course, with the same cliffs and better pace.
We scored Torrey Pines North 89/100 in our full editorial review.
Read the full Torrey Pines North reviewTorrey Pines North sits in La Jolla — coastal San Diego, 20 minutes north of downtown along the cliffs. The area is known for la Jolla Cove sea lions, the seven sea caves, Prospect Street dining, and Torrey Pines, and the feel is upscale seaside village — the most scenic square mile in the county. Parking: Free 2-hour street parking near the Cove fills by 9 AM; garages on Herschel and Wall.
Explore La JollaOn our Best Golf Courses in San Diego list, Torrey Pines North lands at #2 of 8, just behind Torrey Pines South (91/100) and ahead of Aviara Golf Club (88/100). Torrey Pines South holds #1 with 91/100, so the gap is 2 points.
See the full Best Golf Courses in San Diego rankingTorrey Pines North scores 89/100 against a best golf courses in san diego field that averages 87.3, running from 83 at the bottom to 91 at the top. That puts it 1.7 points above the category average and ahead of 6 of the 7 other places we scored. It lands 2nd of 8, and the category leader is 2 points clear.
Judged criterion by criterion, Torrey Pines North separates itself most on atmosphere (94/100 versus a 88.3 category average). Its softest showing is value at 80, 0.4 points over the field. Those two numbers are the honest summary: this is a place you pick for atmosphere, not for a clean sweep of every category.
| Criterion | Torrey Pines North | Category avg. | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Experience | 92 | 90.5 | +1.5 |
| Consistency | 90 | 88.8 | +1.2 |
| Value | 80 | 79.6 | +0.4 |
| Atmosphere | 94 | 88.3 | +5.7 |
| Uniqueness | 90 | 86.9 | +3.1 |
Scores are Sandi Spots editorial judgments, compared against every other place we ranked in best golf courses in san diego.
La Jolla is dense enough that Torrey Pines North rarely needs to be a standalone trip. We have scored at least six other ranked spots in the same neighborhood, so it is easy to stack a visit with Windansea Beach (93/100 in our best sunset spots in san diego list) or Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve (93/100) and turn one stop into an afternoon.
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Yes, if you are in the neighborhood or nearby.
Torrey Pines North scores 89/100 in our Best Golf Courses in San Diego list (#2 of 8). It is strongest on atmosphere (94) and experience (92). The friendlier Torrey course, with the same cliffs and better pace.
Skip it if value matters most to you — that is its weakest category (80/100).
Torrey Pines North is a good fit for golf courses. Because it ranks #2 on our best golf courses in san diego list, it makes the most sense to pair it with nearby stops in La Jolla rather than build a day around a long cross-town drive. Check live hours and availability before leaving, especially for a weekend visit.
Best tactical tip: Play North first if you're new to the property — South will punish you otherwise.
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Score 89/100 on this list's criteria · Order: 18 holes · $80–200
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.
Local tip: Play North first if you're new to the property — South will punish you otherwise.
Scored with our ranking methodology — golf-courses.
Written and fact-checked by the Sandi Spots Editorial team — San Diego residents publishing under Sleep Coast LLC. Every place we recommend has been visited in person or verified against an official source, and no business can pay for inclusion or a higher ranking.