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Palomar College Arboretum

SAN MARCOS
0 Reviews

Spot 20

MEMBERS
0 Reviews
Wright's Field

Wright’s Field

ALPINE
0 Reviews

Harrison Serenity Ranch

PALOMAR MOUNTAIN
0 Reviews
Del Mar River Mar path phase 2(3)

River Path Del Mar Phase 2

DEL MAR
0 Reviews
David Baze trail

Spot 19

MEMBERS
0 Reviews

Santa Ysabel Preserve West

RAMONA
0 Reviews

Santa Margarita River Trail

FALLBROOK
6 Reviews
Explore the secret swings of La Jolla!

La Jolla Secret Swings

MEMBERS
25 Reviews
lake henshaw

Lake Henshaw

SANTA YSABEL
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
Visitor's Guide: Balboa Park

Golden Hill Park

GOLDEN HILL
4 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
living coast discovery center (17)

Living Coast Discovery Center

CHULA VISTA
0 Reviews
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

BALBOA 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

Live Oak County Park

FALLBROOK
0 Reviews

Dixon Lake

ESCONDIDO
4 Reviews
Visit the Old Mission Dam in Mission Trails Regional Park

Old Mission Dam

SANTEE
6 Reviews
Daley Ranch

Daley Ranch

ESCONDIDO
1 Review
cedar creek falls

Cedar Creek Falls

RAMONA
15 Reviews
Take a scenic hike in Palomar Mountain which leads you to the Palomar Observatory!

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!

Calavera Lake’s Cave, Volcano & Labyrinths

CARLSBAD
4 Reviews

Balboa’s Bridle Trail

BALBOA PARK
3 Reviews
Boulder Park is one of Jacumba's coolest places to explore filled with rocks carved into animals!

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
Maple Canyon

Maple Canyon

BANKERS HILL
1 Review
Desert View Tower

Desert View Tower

JACUMBA
3 Reviews

Presidio Park Historical Spots

MISSION HILLS
6 Reviews
Lake Poway

Lake Poway

POWAY
1 Review
Spruce St. Suspension Bridge

Spruce St. Suspension Bridge

HILLCREST
1 Review
One of Palomar Mountain's day hikes takes you to a mysterious, stone structure called the Weir

The Weir

PALOMAR MOUNTAIN
5 Reviews

Crestridge Ecological Reserve

EL CAJON
4 Reviews

Hosp Grove

CARLSBAD
0 Reviews

Dinwiddie Preserve

FALLBROOK
0 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

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
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

Anza Borrego Slot Canyon

ANZA BORREGO DESERT
1 Review

Kitchen Creek Falls

CAMPO
1 Review

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
elfin forest

Elfin Forest

ESCONDIDO
4 Reviews

Guajome Lake

OCEANSIDE
0 Reviews

Buena Vista Park

VISTA
1 Review

High Desert Retreat

JACUMBA
0 Reviews
morrison pond

Morrison Pond

CHULA VISTA
1 Review

West Side Road & Devil’s Jumpoff

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

Presidio Park Hiking Trails

MISSION HILLS
3 Reviews
Questhaven Rd.

Questhaven Rd.

ESCONDIDO
10 Reviews
Kumeyaay Lake and Campground (1)

Kumeyaay Lake & Campground

SANTEE
1 Review
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

LA JOLLA
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

CAMPO
0 Reviews
Hike one of Palomar Mountains easy and beautiful trails in Doane Valley. The French trail is under a mile but packed with beauty!

French Valley Trail

PALOMAR MOUNTAIN
0 Reviews
calcite mine slot canyon

Calcite Mine Slot Canyon

ANZA BORREGO DESERT
0 Reviews

Magic Mountain Airbnb

JACUMBA
1 Review

Cemetery 1

MEMBERS
0 Reviews

Highland Valley Trail

RANCHO BERNARDO
0 Reviews

Los Jilgueros Preserve

FALLBROOK
0 Reviews

Burnt Rancheria Glamping

MOUNT LAGUNA
0 Reviews

SPOT 6

MEMBERS
3 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

LA JOLLA
0 Reviews

Liberty Arising

JACUMBA
1 Review

Lopez House

MEMBERS
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

MOUNT LAGUNA
1 Review

SPOT 13

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

TUNNEL 3

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

Secret Beach

LA JOLLA
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:

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

SPOT 11

MEMBERS
3 Reviews

SPOT 9

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

SPOT 7

MEMBERS
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

MEMBERS
1 Review

CAVE 1

MEMBERS
5 Reviews

SPOT 2

MEMBERS
3 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

MEMBERS
0 Reviews

MINE 3

MEMBERS
2 Reviews

TUNNEL 2

MEMBERS
8 Reviews

San Diego Flume

MEMBERS
1 Review

WATERFALL 2

CARLSBAD
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

MEMBERS
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

MEMBERS
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

MEMBERS
1 Review
mushroom beach

Beach 1

MEMBERS
5 Reviews

Murder House

MEMBERS
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

MEMBERS
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

MEMBERS
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

MEMBERS
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

ESCONDIDO
11 Reviews
Harmony Grove

Harmony Grove

ESCONDIDO MEMBERS
20 Reviews

Visit Warner Springs

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

Black’s Beach

TORREY PINES
5 Reviews
midland tunnel

Midland Tunnel

POWAY
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
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

CHULA VISTA
18 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

BALBOA PARK
1 Review

Florida Canyon

BALBOA PARK
0 Reviews

Golden Gem Mine

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

Sandrock Canyon Trail

SERRA MESA
2 Reviews
Hike to Tooth Rock, a boulder resembling a giant tooth in Poway!

Tooth Rock

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

Three Sisters Falls

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

Meadowbrook Tunnel

POWAY
17 Reviews
miramar lake

Lake Miramar

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

La Jolla Caves, Coves & Tidepools

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

Lake Hodges Waterfall

RANCHO BERNARDO
3 Reviews
Metate Meadows is a lush green wonderland hike in Poway!

Metate Meadows

POWAY
2 Reviews
eichars grave

Eichar’s Grave

RANCHO PENASQUITOS
4 Reviews
cypress canyon

Cypress Canyon

POWAY
1 Review
The Giant Grove Trail is an enjoyable 1-mile loop loop in Scripps Ranch shaded by eucalyptus trees

Giant Grove Trail

SCRIPPS RANCH
4 Reviews
Visit Cuyamaca State Park. This is one of San Diego's mountain towns complete with a lake, cabin rentals and much more!

Cuyamaca State Park

CUYAMACA
1 Review
Hike Copper Creek Falls to an old mining district and waterfall on the outskirts of Encinitas

Copper Creek Falls & Mine

CARLSBAD
2 Reviews
This historic lighthouse & Cabrillo national monument offers a storied history & views all the way to Mexico.

Cabrillo National Monument

POINT LOMA
4 Reviews
Visit the Batiquitos Lagoon in Carlsbad. This is one of San Diego's lagoons up close and personal with over 600 acres to explore!

Batiquitos Lagoon

CARLSBAD
3 Reviews

Barker Valley

WARNER SPRINGS
8 Reviews
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
Visit the Stonewall Mine Ruins and old cabin in Cuyamaca for a slice of San Diego's mountain history!

Stonewall Mine

CUYAMACA
2 Reviews
Hissing Hills

Hissing Hills

RANCHO BERNARDO
3 Reviews
Hike the Camino Ruiz Trail, Mira Mesa's most beautiful hiking trail that leads you to the PQ Waterfall!

Camino Ruiz Trail

MIRA MESA
5 Reviews
Visit the Volcan Mountain, one of San Diego's mountain rich in Native American history

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
Poway has a lot of secret back-trails that help you shortcut through the town. They tend to be unique, secluded and filled with all sort of hidden gems!

Poway Horse Trails

POWAY
2 Reviews
Felicita Park

Felicita Park

ESCONDIDO
4 Reviews
Explore the Miramar Tunnel. This is one of San Diego's graffiti tunnels

Miramar Tunnel

MIRAMAR
1 Review
Eagle Rock

Eagle Rock

WARNER SPRINGS
1 Review
Hike to the historical plane crash memorial Jamacha Ridge . This is a nice hike in the hills of Green Valley, Cuyamaca

Airplane Crash Memorial on Japacha Ridge

CUYAMACA
2 Reviews
Buddha's Peak

Buddha’s Peak

RANCHO BERNARDO
5 Reviews
Hike Torrey Pines, one of San Diego's most scenic coastal parks.

Torrey Pines State Reserve

TORREY PINES
1 Review
Standing alone on a hillside in the small town of Santa Ysabel, this 19th century church, museum and cemetery can present a haunted atmosphere.

Jack’s Pond

SAN MARCOS
5 Reviews
Visit the Deer Park Monastary. This is one of San Diego's most beautiful Buddhist monasteries tucked into the hills of Escondido

Deer Park Monastery

ESCONDIDO
2 Reviews
Hike Doane Valley, one of Palomar Mountain's most stunning areas, filled with thick trees, fog and wildlife

Doane Valley

PALOMAR MOUNTAIN
2 Reviews
Hike in the woods at Hoyt Park. This is one of Scripps Ranch's many forested trails, shading you with eucalyptus trees.

Hoyt Park

SCRIPPS RANCH
2 Reviews
Hike Cypress Hill in Sabre Springs to one of San Diego's flag mountains with a beautiful view of Poway

Cypress Hill

POWAY
1 Review

Adobe Falls

MISSION VALLEY
63 Reviews
Hike the Luelf Preserve, one of Ramona's pretty hiking trails!

Luelf Pond County Preserve

RAMONA
0 Reviews
Hike Marian Bear Park, one of Clairemont's most diverse trails!

Marian Bear Park (West)

CLAIREMONT
2 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
Visit the beautiful Green Valley Falls in Cuyamaca. This is a short hike through the mountains and a beauty-packed adventure!

Green Valley Falls

CUYAMACA
2 Reviews
Hike Tecolote Park, one of San Diego's trails rich in Native American culture & history. This is a fun day trail.

Tecolote Natural Park

LINDA VISTA
0 Reviews
Escape the city for a day and head to the beautiful back-country of Warner Springs to Indian Flats Campground

Indian Flats Campground

WARNER SPRINGS
1 Review
Explore some of the few remaining homesteads from the early 1900's as this field slowly gets destroyed by modern life along with a dam

SPOT 4

MEMBERS
4 Reviews
Resembling a less populated and untouched Mushroom Caves, this area seems like the perfect set for a sci-fi movie and a great opportunity to step away

Martian Mountains

7 Reviews
Perched atop a San Diego hillside are the beginnings of what was to be an elaborate castle, constructed from rock that was quarried on-site

SPOT 8

MEMBERS
9 Reviews
Lake Ramona is definitely one of San Diego's more hidden lakes, given the hike to getting here is rather long with a steep incline.

Lake Ramona

RAMONA
4 Reviews
Fat Man's Misery is a coastal slot canyon made from sandstone that gives the illusion that you can't fit yet we have proven that even a 200lb. man can!

Crooked Hill

MEMBERS
7 Reviews

Hubbard Mine

MEMBERS
4 Reviews
Visit the historic Gopher Mine and migrant camp in the backcountry of Julian. This is a beautiful, scenic hike with multiple mines to explore!

Mine 6

MEMBERS
26 Reviews
Hidden in the hills of San Diego lays several old mining prospects that are still littered with quartz crystals all over the area!

CAVE 4

MEMBERS
11 Reviews

CAVE 2

MEMBERS
3 Reviews
Many secrets lay tucked away in this San Diego Canyon. Come visit Rattlesnake waterfall & dam! Just one of many treasures out here!

WATERFALL 5

MEMBERS
4 Reviews
The Ready Relief mine is one of San Diego's most successful mines during the Gold Rush days and comes complete with a murder mystery!

MINE 5

MEMBERS
6 Reviews
Hidden in the thick of a forest lays the remains of a dozen judaic art installations. They are slowly decaying unfortunately and in a deep state of disrepair.

Judaic Architectural Graveyard

SCRIPPS RANCH
7 Reviews
Explore the historic Sutherland dam in Ramona. Beautiful views of Sutherland Lake and fun adventures await!

Sutherland Dam

RAMONA
0 Reviews
The Anza Borrego Desert is one of California's National State Parks in San Diego! It is filled with many great adventures awaiting you!