San Diego
Torrey Pines North
Municipal coastal
North may be the better trip round. Tom Weiskopf's renovation gave it better rhythm, more ocean-facing interest, and a friendlier vacation personality. Less brutal, still scenic, and much easier to like. If your group has mixed handicaps, this might be the one they talk about fondly instead of legally.
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The take
North may be the better trip round. Tom Weiskopf's renovation gave it better rhythm, more ocean-facing interest, and a friendlier vacation personality. Less brutal, still scenic, and much easier to like. If your group has mixed handicaps, this might be the one they talk about fondly instead of legally.
Best for
Torrey experience with more playability
Watch out
Being treated as lesser because South has the trophies
How to play it
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What you need to know
Strengths
- More enjoyable for many groups
- Ocean views
- Better vacation rhythm
- Still serious golf
Watch-outs
- Overshadowed by South
- Busy municipal pace
- Less championship cachet
Signature holes
6, 7, 15, 18
Book it right
Cost, access, and timing
Green fees
City-published 2026 non-resident rates are $155 weekday and $194 weekend/holiday before optional cart and other fees.
Best season
September-November: Best overall window.
Caddies / walking
Torrey is best experienced walking if the group can handle it, but do not turn walking into a moral test.
Replay priority
High
Booking move
Book Torrey first if it matters.
Weather read
Pick the right window.
September-November: Best overall window.
Jan
58F / 44F
Sun Mixed; rain Medium
Feb
60F / 46F
Sun Mixed; rain Medium
Mar
61F / 47F
Sun Good; rain Medium
Apr
62F / 48F
Sun Good; rain Low
May
64F / 50F
Sun Good; rain Low
Jun
66F / 53F
Sun Fog/mix; rain Low
Google review
5/5 - 2 months ago
Had a great experience at our golf outing. Staff was fully prepared to handle our large group. Course was in excellent condition and challenging. Carts include GPS and the view of the ocean is prevalent throughout entire course. A definite must play and I look forward to returnin
Had a great experience at our golf outing. Staff was fully prepared to handle our large group. Course was in excellent condition and challenging. Carts include GPS and the view of the ocean is prevalent throughout entire course. A definite must play and I look forward to returnin
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3/5 - 2 months ago
Played both courses at Torrey Pines Golf Course last Friday and Saturday with three close friends — a true bucket-list experience for me.
North Course:
The course was in immaculate condition and the ocean views were absolutely incredible. However, our round took 5 hours and 45 m
Played both courses at Torrey Pines Golf Course last Friday and Saturday with three close friends — a true bucket-list experience for me.
North Course:
The course was in immaculate condition and the ocean views were absolutely incredible. However, our round took 5 hours and 45 m
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5/5 - 6 months ago
This golf course is right by the ocean, and the scenery is absolutely breathtaking. The facilities are super convenient, and the practice range is great too. I really love this course. The prices are pleasantly surprising — especially for the practice range. I’m not ready to play
This golf course is right by the ocean, and the scenery is absolutely breathtaking. The facilities are super convenient, and the practice range is great too. I really love this course. The prices are pleasantly surprising — especially for the practice range. I’m not ready to play
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