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Barrel & Board

HILLCREST
0 Reviews

Chollas Lake Park

OAK PARK
0 Reviews

Civita Park

MISSION HILLS
0 Reviews
Boulevard / Cleveland National Forest KOA

Boulevard KOA

BOULEVARD
0 Reviews

Manzanita Gathering Place

CITY HEIGHTS
0 Reviews

Christmas Light Displays in San Diego

MISC
14 Reviews

St. Malo Beach Community

OCEANSIDE
1 Review

Tiny House Block Village

MOUNT LAGUNA
0 Reviews

Neighborhood Walk: Point Loma

POINT LOMA
0 Reviews

Cave 9

MEMBERS
0 Reviews
banner ranch julian

Banner Ranch

JULIAN
0 Reviews

Fenton Pond

CHULA VISTA
0 Reviews
Iipay ~ Tipai Kumeyaay Mut Niihepok (4)

Iipay ~ Tipai Kumeyaay Mut Niihepok

OLD TOWN
0 Reviews

Crow and Lilac

JULIAN
0 Reviews

Rebru Spirits

BARRIO LOGAN
0 Reviews

Heller’s Bend Preserve

FALLBROOK
0 Reviews

Cottonwood Creek at Moonlight Beach

ENCINITAS
0 Reviews

Joya Organic Kitchen

LA JOLLA
0 Reviews

Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden

BALBOA PARK
0 Reviews

Spot 20

MEMBERS
0 Reviews
Wright's Field

Wright’s Field

ALPINE
0 Reviews
Encinitas neighborhood walk (22)

Neighborhood Walk: Encinitas

ENCINITAS
0 Reviews

Downtown Julian

JULIAN
0 Reviews

Harrison Serenity Ranch

PALOMAR MOUNTAIN
0 Reviews

Neighborhood Walk: Coronado

CORONADO
0 Reviews
belmont park (5)

Belmont Park

MISSION BEACH
0 Reviews
zoros garden (

Zoro Garden

BALBOA PARK
0 Reviews
Del Mar River Mar path phase 2(3)

River Path Del Mar Phase 2

DEL MAR
0 Reviews
Foster Point is an easy hike in Mount Laguna which offers stunning views of the Anza Borrego Desert and neighboring peaks

Foster Point Trail

MOUNT LAGUNA
1 Review
mia marie vineyards

Mia Marie Vineyards

ESCONDIDO
0 Reviews
Lakehouse Resort

Lakehouse Hotel & Golf Resort

SAN MARCOS
0 Reviews

Golden Door Country Store

SAN MARCOS
0 Reviews

Santa Ysabel Preserve West

RAMONA
0 Reviews

Emerald Village Intentional Community

BONSALL
0 Reviews
Kosay Kumeyaay Market (2)

Kosay Kumeyaay Market

OLD TOWN
1 Review

Eco Boat Rentals

POINT LOMA
0 Reviews
Abandoned spots in San Diego

Santa Margarita River Trail

FALLBROOK
6 Reviews
Visit Balboa Park's historic international homes and get a taste of cultures from around the world! The House of Pacific Relations International Cottages.

House of Pacific Relations International Cottages

BALBOA PARK
0 Reviews
point loma native plant garden (2)

Point Loma Native Plant Garden

POINT LOMA
0 Reviews
neighborhood walk del dios (5)

Neighborhood Walk: Del Dios

ESCONDIDO
0 Reviews
Explore the secret swings of La Jolla!

La Jolla Secret Swings

MEMBERS
25 Reviews

Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial

LA JOLLA
0 Reviews

Town & Country Resort

MISSION VALLEY
0 Reviews
lake henshaw

Lake Henshaw

SANTA YSABEL
1 Review
sunset cliffs

Sunset Cliffs Caves, Cove & Ravines

MEMBERS SUNSET CLIFFS
1 Review
Iron mountain is located in Poway and is the 2nd highest peak in this town.  From the top you get beautiful panoramic views that can be seen all the way to the ocean.

Iron Mountain

POWAY
0 Reviews
Do a fun night hike up to Potato Chip Rock and get one of the greatest views around!

Potato Chip Rock

POWAY RAMONA
2 Reviews
del mar mesa duck pond (1)

Del Mar Mesa Duck Pond

CARMEL VALLEY
0 Reviews

Dos Picos Park

RAMONA
0 Reviews
san luis rey bike trail

San Luis Rey River Trail

OCEANSIDE
0 Reviews
Get one of the best views in Pacific Beach from Kate Sessions Park!

Kate Sessions Park

PACIFIC BEACH
2 Reviews
Abandoned spots in San Diego

Golden Hill Park

BALBOA PARK GOLDEN HILL
4 Reviews

Sunny Jim Cave

LA JOLLA
4 Reviews
Kumeyaay Lake and Campground (1)

Kumeyaay Lake & Campground

SANTEE
1 Review

Villa Montezuma

GOLDEN HILL
2 Reviews

Salt Mines

CHULA VISTA
5 Reviews

Little Free Libraries

MISC
0 Reviews
Cuyamaca Peak offer stunning panoramic views of San Diego, Mexico, Arizona and San Bernadino!

Cuyamaca Peak

CUYAMACA
0 Reviews

Tijuana River Valley Regional Park Bird & Butterfly Garden

IMPERIAL BEACH
1 Review
Del Mar Dog Beach Memorial

Dave’s Rock Garden

ENCINITAS
0 Reviews
The Sunset Trail to Laguna Meadows is one of the most scenic hiking trails in all of San Diego. Beautiful during every season, take this day trip now!

Sunset Trail to Laguna Meadows

MOUNT LAGUNA
1 Review

Palm Canyon

BALBOA PARK
0 Reviews

Spanish Village

BALBOA PARK
1 Review
Visit the San Diego Mission Basilica de Alcala, San Diego's oldest mission, founded in 1769

San Diego Mission Basilica de Alcalá

MISSION VALLEY
0 Reviews

Tijuana River Valley Regional Park Community Garden

IMPERIAL BEACH
0 Reviews
Visit Poway's historic Old Poway Park. A wonderful place for the entire family with train rides and lots of great events year-round!

Old Poway Park

POWAY
0 Reviews
Take the alternative drive to Palomar Mountain on the historical and beautiful Nate Harrison Grade. Learn all about the man that inspired the name.

Nate Harrison Grade

PALOMAR MOUNTAIN
7 Reviews

Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum

VISTA
3 Reviews
Check out one of San Diego's best panoramic views located in San Marcos, Double Peak Park!

Double Peak Park

SAN MARCOS
1 Review
Mt Helix

Mount Helix Park

LA MESA
5 Reviews

San Dieguito County Park

DEL MAR
3 Reviews

Live Oak County Park

FALLBROOK
0 Reviews
la mesa secret stairs

La Mesa Secret Stairs

LA MESA
0 Reviews

Dixon Lake

ESCONDIDO
4 Reviews
balboa desert garden

Balboa Desert Garden

BALBOA PARK
1 Review
Visit the Old Mission Dam in Mission Trails Regional Park

Old Mission Dam

SANTEE
6 Reviews

Florida Canyon

BALBOA PARK
0 Reviews
Daley Ranch
Abandoned spots in San Diego

Daley Ranch

ESCONDIDO
1 Review

Cedar Creek Falls

RAMONA
15 Reviews

Palomar Observatory Trail

PALOMAR MOUNTAIN
0 Reviews
Hiking to Lake Calavera will offer you many surprises! Visit an ancient volcano, labyrinths and even a cave!
Abandoned spots in San Diego

Calavera Lake’s Cave, Volcano & Labyrinths

CARLSBAD
4 Reviews

Balboa’s Bridle Trail

BALBOA PARK
3 Reviews

Boulder Park

JACUMBA
1 Review
The Black Mountain Gliderport is one of San Diego's historic gliderports that has been used since the 1920's

Black Mountain Gliderport

RANCHO PENASQUITOS
1 Review
poway stage coach stop
Abandoned spots in San Diego

Poway Stage Coach Stop

POWAY
1 Review
Maple Canyon

Maple Canyon

BANKERS HILL
1 Review
Have a homemade meal at the Yellow Deli in Valley Center, one of the quaintest restaurants in San Diego County!

Morning Star Ranch

VALLEY CENTER
6 Reviews

Munchkin House

LA JOLLA
18 Reviews

Desert View Tower

JACUMBA
3 Reviews

Grape Day Park

ESCONDIDO
2 Reviews
Visit the Rancho Penasquitos Adobe, one of San Diego's oldest homes, now turned into a museum.

Rancho Penasquitos Adobe

RANCHO PENASQUITOS
2 Reviews
Abandoned spots in San Diego

Presidio Park Historical Spots

MISSION HILLS
6 Reviews
Lake Poway

Lake Poway

POWAY
1 Review

Spruce Street Suspension Bridge

HILLCREST
1 Review

Harper’s Topiary Garden

MISSION HILLS
2 Reviews
Visit the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum in Campo with the opportunity to get to explore up-close old, retired train carts.

Pacific Southwest Railway Museum

CAMPO
1 Review
Abandoned spots in San Diego

Crestridge Ecological Reserve

EL CAJON
4 Reviews
HIDDEN GEMS IN ANZA BORREGO

Galleta Meadows

ANZA BORREGO DESERT
6 Reviews

Hosp Grove

CARLSBAD
0 Reviews

Marston House & Garden

BALBOA PARK
0 Reviews
Visitor's Guide: Balboa Park

Old Cactus Garden

BALBOA PARK
0 Reviews

Dinwiddie Preserve

FALLBROOK
0 Reviews
Abandoned spots in San Diego

Eagle Mine & High Peak Mine

JULIAN
1 Review
Formerly known as the Mushroom Caves, come explore the ancient slot canyons in Sorrento Beach called Annie's Canyon!

Annie’s Canyon Trail

SOLANA BEACH
16 Reviews

Fletcher Point

RANCHO BERNARDO
0 Reviews

Hot Springs Mountain

WARNER SPRINGS
3 Reviews
Santee Lakes

Santee Lakes

SANTEE
1 Review

Rancho PQ-Trans County Trail

RANCHO PENASQUITOS
0 Reviews
PB has caught onto the secret bar trend with their very own tik-inspired speakeasy. Enter through a freezer in a Poké bar to this tropical wonderland!

The Grass Skirt

PACIFIC BEACH
2 Reviews
Heartbreak Hotel

The Heartbreak Hotel

ESCONDIDO
5 Reviews
Hike Cowles Mountain at night and not only have the entire mountain to yourself but be greeted by other-worldly views at the top!

Cowles Mountain

SANTEE
1 Review
Monument Peak is one of the highest peaks in San Diego and offers one of the best breath-taking views!

Monument Peak

MOUNT LAGUNA
0 Reviews
Visit the Inaja memorial park dedicated to 11 firefighters who lost their lives fighting a fire here in the 1950's

Inaja Memorial Park

SANTA YSABEL
0 Reviews

Rancho Bernardo Inn

RANCHO BERNARDO
0 Reviews

Kitchen Creek Falls

CAMPO
1 Review
Abandoned spots in San Diego

Historic Flume Trail

LAKESIDE
1 Review
Vista Conservancy Walking Trail (11)

Vista Conservancy Walking Trail

VISTA
0 Reviews

Valley of the Moon

JACUMBA
1 Review

Valley Center’s Yellow Brick Rd.

VALLEY CENTER
9 Reviews
elfin forest
Abandoned spots in San Diego

Elfin Forest

ESCONDIDO
4 Reviews

Guajome Lake

OCEANSIDE
0 Reviews

American Coffee House & Tea

OLD TOWN
0 Reviews

Luiseño Park

OCEANSIDE
0 Reviews

Buena Vista Park

VISTA
1 Review

Oceanside’s Heritage Park

OCEANSIDE
0 Reviews
Diane's Herbs

Diane’s Herbs

FALLBROOK
0 Reviews
Abandoned spots in San Diego

High Desert Retreat

JACUMBA
0 Reviews

Motor Transport Museum

CAMPO
0 Reviews
morrison pond

Morrison Pond

CHULA VISTA
1 Review

West Side Road & Devil’s Jumpoff

RAMONA
0 Reviews
Harmony Grove
Abandoned spots in San Diego

Harmony Grove

ESCONDIDO MEMBERS
20 Reviews
Visit the ruins of hermit Marshal South's home on Ghost Mountain in the Anza Borrego Desert
Abandoned spots in San Diego

Ghost Mountain & Marshal House

ANZA BORREGO DESERT
3 Reviews
Visit the San Diego Crime Victims Oak Garden which was started as a tribute to Cara Knott

Cara Knott Memorial Garden

SCRIPPS RANCH
13 Reviews
Bly Rock Quarry is one of San Diego's rock quarries used to construct a dam nearby

Lake Hodges

RANCHO BERNARDO
1 Review
Visit San Diego's very own Lavender Farm, located in the back-country of Valley Center!

Keys Creek Lavender Farms

VALLEY CENTER
4 Reviews
Visit Pala's beautiful Native American cemetery. Here you can also view an historic chapel, garden and museum!

Mission San Antonio de Pala

PALA
0 Reviews
eichars grave

Eichar’s Grave

RANCHO PENASQUITOS
4 Reviews

Old Town’s Dia de los Muertos

OLD TOWN
1 Review

Presidio Park Hiking Trails

MISSION HILLS
3 Reviews

Heritage Park Victorian Village

OLD TOWN
2 Reviews
el campo santo cemetery

El Campo Santo Cemetery

OLD TOWN
5 Reviews

Alta Vista Botanical Garden

VISTA
4 Reviews

La Casa de Machado y Stewart Museum

OLD TOWN
1 Review
Hike Upper Otay Lake in Chula Vista and explore one of San Diego's coolest graffiti dams and reservoirs

Upper Otay Reservoir & Dam

CHULA VISTA
3 Reviews

Pioneer Park

MISSION HILLS
11 Reviews
Questhaven Rd.

Questhaven Rd.

ESCONDIDO
10 Reviews

Volcan Mountain

JULIAN
3 Reviews
Hike Battle Mountain in Rancho Bernardo, which leads you to the cross on the hill off of highway 163

Battle Mountain

RANCHO BERNARDO
3 Reviews
Abandoned spots in San Diego

Harmony Grove Spiritualist Association

ESCONDIDO
6 Reviews

Coronado Dog Beach

CORONADO
0 Reviews
Explore El Cajon's 5 acre Water Conservation garden, free to the public! Roam around the different sections while educating yourself.

Water Conservation Garden

EL CAJON
0 Reviews
Hike around the historical Hendrix pond Scripps Ranch! This used to be connected to the Scripps Castle which has since been destroyed.

Hendrix Pond

SCRIPPS RANCH
1 Review

Rancho Peñasquitos Waterfall

RANCHO PENASQUITOS
2 Reviews
Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures Blog (1)

Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures

JULIAN
1 Review

Lake Wohlford

ESCONDIDO
2 Reviews
Abandoned spots in San Diego

La Punta de los Muertos

SEAPORT VILLAGE
3 Reviews

Encinitas Hippie Homes

ENCINITAS
1 Review
Fry Creek Campground & Trail

Fry Creek Campground & Trail

PALOMAR MOUNTAIN
1 Review

Balboa’s Trees for Health

BALBOA PARK
1 Review
The Heritage Ranch in Encinitas is home to the San Dieguito Heritage Museum which helps preserve the history of Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar and the other surrounding neighborhoods. This place is rich with old artifacts and belongings from Natives and early pioneers who once lived in the area.

The Heritage Ranch

ENCINITAS
0 Reviews
Hike along the aqua-hued Lake Morena to the majestic dam and overlook. This is a great adventure and day trip!

Lake Morena & Dam

CAMPO
0 Reviews
There are more secrets than meets the eye on Mt Soledad in La Jolla. Learn all about the Troll Bridges and where to find them!

La Jolla’s Troll Bridges

LA JOLLA
2 Reviews
Visit a park in Chula Vista dedicated to aviation pilot Montgomery Waller

Montgomery Waller Park

CHULA VISTA
0 Reviews
Learn about some of the secret ties Coronado has with Wizard of Oz author L. Franks Baum

Coronado’s Wizard of Oz Secrets

CORONADO
3 Reviews
briercrest park

Briercrest Park

LA MESA
2 Reviews
mission hills neighborhood walk (23)

Neighborhood Walk: Mission Hills

MISSION HILLS
0 Reviews
Abandoned spots in San Diego

Magic Mountain Airbnb

JACUMBA
1 Review