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Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden

0 Reviews

Palomar College Arboretum

0 Reviews

Spot 20

0 Reviews

Wright's Field

Wright’s Field

0 Reviews

Encinitas neighborhood walk (22)

Neighborhood Walk: Encinitas

0 Reviews

Downtown Julian

0 Reviews

Neighborhood Walk: Coronado

0 Reviews

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Zoro Garden

0 Reviews

Del Mar River Mar path phase 2(3)

River Path Del Mar Phase 2

0 Reviews

David Baze trail

Spot 19

0 Reviews

Santa Ysabel Preserve West

0 Reviews

Emerald Village Intentional Community

0 Reviews

Christmas Light Displays

13 Reviews

Santa Margarita River Trail

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

0 Reviews

Barona Cultural Center & Museum

0 Reviews

point loma native plant garden (2)

Point Loma Native Plant Garden

0 Reviews

abandoned mobile home (27)

Spot 18

1 Review

neighborhood walk del dios (5)

Neighborhood Walk: Del Dios

0 Reviews

Explore the secret swings of La Jolla!

La Jolla Secret Swings

25 Reviews

lake henshaw

Lake Henshaw

1 Review

Check out San Diego's very own U.S. training center for Olympic athletes located in Chula Vista!

U.S. Olympic Training Center

0 Reviews

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

0 Reviews

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

Potato Chip Rock

2 Reviews

del mar mesa duck pond (1)

Del Mar Mesa Duck Pond

0 Reviews

Dos Picos Park

0 Reviews

san luis rey bike trail

San Luis Rey River Trail

0 Reviews

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

Kate Sessions Park

2 Reviews

Visitor's Guide: Balboa Park

Golden Hill Park

4 Reviews

Take a unique visit to the Salt Mines in Chula Vista: This is San Diego's 2nd second-longest running business mining salt from the ocean.

Salt Mines

5 Reviews

Little Free Libraries

0 Reviews

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

Cuyamaca Peak

0 Reviews

Tijuana River Valley Regional Park Bird & Butterfly Garden

1 Review

salk institute

Salk Institute

1 Review

Palm Canyon is a tropical oasis, containing more than 450 palms (58 species) within its 2 acres. A true hidden spot in Balboa Park!

Palm Canyon

0 Reviews

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

San Diego Mission Basilica de Alcalá

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

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

Mt Helix

Mount Helix Park

5 Reviews

la mesa secret stairs

La Mesa Secret Stairs

0 Reviews

Dixon Lake

4 Reviews

The Balboa Desert Garden is a historic garden that was created under the supervision of Kate Sessions for the California Pacific International Exposition.

Balboa Desert Garden

1 Review

Visit the Old Mission Dam in Mission Trails Regional Park

Old Mission Dam

6 Reviews

Daley Ranch

Daley Ranch

1 Review

cedar creek falls

Cedar Creek Falls

15 Reviews

Visitor's Guide: Balboa Park

Japanese Friendship Garden

1 Review

Hiking to Lake Calavera will offer you many surprises! Visit an ancient volcano, labyrinths and even a cave!

Calavera Lake’s Cave, Volcano & Labyrinths

4 Reviews

Balboa’s Bridle Trail

3 Reviews

poway stage coach stop

Poway Stage Coach Stop

1 Review

Maple Canyon

Maple Canyon

1 Review

Visit Morning Star Ranch, the compound and growing grounds responsible for the wonderful Yellow Deli!

Morning Star Ranch

6 Reviews

Munchkin House

18 Reviews

Grape Day Park

Grape Day Park

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

Presidio Park Historical Spots

6 Reviews

Lake Poway

Lake Poway

1 Review

Spruce St. Suspension Bridge

Spruce St. Suspension Bridge

1 Review

Visit Harper's Topiary Garden, San Diego's own Edward Scissorhand garden!

Harper’s Topiary Garden

2 Reviews

Seeley Stables

1 Review

SS Monte Carlo

1 Review

secrets of ucsd

Secrets of UCSD

5 Reviews

Crestridge Ecological Reserve

4 Reviews

Palomares House

1 Review

Galleta Meadows

Galleta Meadows

ANZA BORREGO DESERT

6 Reviews

Hosp Grove

0 Reviews

The historic Old Cactus Garden in Balboa was developed under the direction of Kate Sessions for the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition.

Old Cactus Garden

0 Reviews

Dinwiddie Preserve

0 Reviews

A legal modern-day torture house in the suburbs of San Diego posing as a haunted house. We got one of the people who's been through the haunt to tell us some of their secrets

McKamey Manor

2 Reviews

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

Annie’s Canyon Mushroom Caves

16 Reviews

Fletcher Point

RANCHO BERNARDO

0 Reviews

Rancho PQ-Trans County Trail

RANCHO PENASQUITOS

0 Reviews

Heartbreak Hotel

The Heartbreak Hotel

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

1 Review

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

Monument Peak

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

0 Reviews

Friendship Park

0 Reviews

Anza Borrego Slot Canyon

ANZA BORREGO DESERT

1 Review

Kitchen Creek Falls

1 Review

Historic Flume Trail

1 Review

Vista Conservancy Walking Trail (11)

Vista Conservancy Walking Trail

0 Reviews

Valley of the Moon

1 Review

elfin forest

Elfin Forest

4 Reviews

Guajome Lake

0 Reviews

Luiseño Park

0 Reviews

Buena Vista Park

1 Review

Oceanside's Heritage Park

Oceanside’s Heritage Park

0 Reviews

Campo Transport Museum

0 Reviews

morrison pond

Morrison Pond

1 Review

West Side Road & Devil’s Jumpoff

0 Reviews

Visit the world-famous Natural History Museum in Balboa Park!

Natural History Museum

0 Reviews

Visit the San Diego Crime Victims Oak Garden which was started as a tribute to Cara Knott

Cara Knott Memorial Garden

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

4 Reviews

Visit the historical Presidio Park, with its rich history, beautiful greenery, old monuments and ruins and even a battlefield!

Presidio Park Hiking Trails

3 Reviews

Questhaven Rd.

Questhaven Rd.

10 Reviews

Kumeyaay Lake and Campground (1)

Kumeyaay Lake & Campground

1 Review

World Beat Center

World Beat Cultural Center

0 Reviews

Explore the Mushroom House, one of the most bizarre homes in America located at the bottom of a nice hike in La Jolla, San Diego

Mushroom House

8 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

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

1 Review

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

Coronado’s Wizard of Oz Secrets

2 Reviews

Briercrest Park

2 Reviews

calcite mine slot canyon

Calcite Mine Slot Canyon

ANZA BORREGO DESERT

0 Reviews

mission hills neighborhood walk (23)

Neighborhood Walk: Mission Hills

0 Reviews

Magic Mountain Airbnb

1 Review

Waterfall 6

0 Reviews

Halloween Homes: Bressi Ranch

0 Reviews

Haunted Hallows in Fallbrook

0 Reviews

Halloween Homes: Harmony Grove

0 Reviews

Lucy Evans Lauren Memorial Garden

0 Reviews

Cemetery 1

0 Reviews

Highland Valley Trail

RANCHO BERNARDO

0 Reviews

Los Jilgueros Preserve

0 Reviews

Del Mar Dog Beach Memorial

Dave’s Rock Garden

0 Reviews

Ricardo Breceda Art Gallery

0 Reviews

SPOT 6

3 Reviews

Valley Center’s Yellow Brick Rd.

9 Reviews

La Jolla Natural Park is no doubt a hidden gem. With scenic views that can be seen all the way to Mexico, this short hike is packed with diversity!

La Jolla Natural Park

0 Reviews

Lopez House

5 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

1 Review

SPOT 13

6 Reviews

Explore the Half Moon Tunnel, one of San Diego's best underground tunnels!

TUNNEL 3

15 Reviews

Hike La Jolla's Ho Chi Minh trail, one of San Diego's most dangerous but beautiful trails

Secret Beach

13 Reviews

goat canyon trestle

Goat Canyon Trestle

17 Reviews

Hidden in the hills of San Diego lays a small hole that opens up into a 3-room cave. It is said it was originally dug out by a homeless man

CAVE 3:

3 Reviews

Explore one of San Diego's abandoned historic homesteads tucked away in an overgrown and forgotten field.

SPOT 11

3 Reviews

Color Trails

4 Reviews

SPOT 9

1 Review

Explore one of the old wagon trails in Lake Hodges, owned by the Carroll brothers

SPOT 7

0 Reviews

Black Mountain Mine is an abandoned arsenic mine used in the early 1900's. Now deemed unsafe for visit, the surrounding area is still cool to explore!

MINE 2

1 Review

CAVE 1

5 Reviews

Tucked away off a busy road lays the foundation of an abandoned masonic lodge. Beautiful details embedded into the foundation make this a neat place to explore!

SPOT 3

1 Review

SPOT 2

3 Reviews

TUNNEL 1

4 Reviews

The White Lady Cave got its name after a tragic incident in the 1800’s involving a young lady who was swept out to sea.

CAVE 7

0 Reviews

MINE 3

2 Reviews

Stairway to the Sun

1 Review

TUNNEL 2

8 Reviews

Secret Pyramids of Scripps Ranch

7 Reviews

San Diego Flume

1 Review

WATERFALL 2

11 Reviews

Rum Runners Cave is a historic smugglers cave on the coast of San Diego that was originally part of an elaborate park called Spalding Park

CAVE 8

15 Reviews

Rattlesnake Mountain is an historic canyon filled with wildflowers in the springtime, a dam overflowing with water after a good rain & an exlporatory mine!

MINE 1

6 Reviews

The legendary Popcorn and Gnome caves offer stunning views of the valley below and an adventure-packed day!

CAVE 5

RANCHO BERNARDO

6 Reviews

MINE 4

1 Review

San Diego has its own magical forest the locals call Narnia, complete with secret swings, tiny caves and a raging creek!

Narnia

10 Reviews

mushroom beach

Beach 1

5 Reviews

Murder House

10 Reviews

The Moon Song Waterfall is a seasonal waterfall. The hike is beautiful with many accessible trails nearby and very little elevation.

WATERFALL 4

9 Reviews

The MacVane House was built in the late 1800's & was burned down by an arsonist who also happened to be a volunteer firefighter on the scene!

SPOT 17

10 Reviews

Hike to one of the prettiest panoramic views to a large rock with two chair cemented to it, earning its name Lover's Peak

SPOT 16

1 Review

Lake Hodges Dam is a multiple-arch dam that sits on the San Dieguito River. This is an amazing adventure and place to hike around!

Lake Hodges Dam

11 Reviews

Visit the Peace Garden. This is one of San Diego's greatest community gardens located in City Heights!

San Diego Peace Garden

3 Reviews

Harmony Grove

Harmony Grove

ESCONDIDO MEMBERS

20 Reviews

Visit Warner Springs

1 Review

Visit Black's Beach, one of the most famous nude beaches in the U.S.!

Black’s Beach

5 Reviews

midland tunnel

Midland Tunnel

1 Review

Visit the ruins of hermit Marshal South's home on Ghost Mountain in the Anza Borrego Desert

Ghost Mountain & Marshal House

ANZA BORREGO DESERT

3 Reviews

Valley Center Historical Society

0 Reviews

Legends of a Big-foot type monster have swarmed Prctor Valley for over 50 years now! Come out to see if the stories are true!

Proctor Valley

18 Reviews

museum of man

Museum of Man

0 Reviews

Marston Canyon is one of the extensive trails located within Balboa Park. There are many paths you can take, all filled with their own unique beauty.

Marston Canyon & Footbridge

1 Review

Florida Canyon

0 Reviews

Golden Gem Mine

8 Reviews

Hike one of Serra Mesa's beautiful trails, Sandrock Canyon!

Sandrock Canyon Trail

2 Reviews

Hike to Tooth Rock, a boulder resembling a giant tooth in Poway!

Tooth Rock

1 Review

Explore old, abandoned train carts known as the Carrizo Gorge Railyard in the Jacumba. This is an historic area great for photoshoots.

SPOT 10

1 Review

Summers Past Farms

0 Reviews

Three Sisters Falls is one of San Diego's most impressive waterfalls, but doesn't come easy!

Three Sisters Falls

0 Reviews

Explore one of Poway's coolest storm drains: the Meadowbrook Tunnel

Meadowbrook Tunnel

17 Reviews

miramar lake

Lake Miramar

5 Reviews

La Jolla's coast is a whole new world when the tide goes down!

La Jolla Caves, Coves & Tidepools

1 Review

Lake Hodges has one of San Diego's easiest waterfall hikes for all ages!

Lake Hodges Waterfall

RANCHO BERNARDO

3 Reviews

lhooq exrealism bookstore

Lhooq/Exrealism Vintage Bookstore

2 Reviews

Metate Meadows is a lush green wonderland hike in Poway!