Abandoned spots in San Diego

Wilderness Gardens County Preserve

0 Reviews

Santa Ysabel East Preserve

Santa Ysabel East Preserve

0 Reviews

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Bailey’s on Palomar

PALOMAR MOUNTAIN

0 Reviews

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Sunset Cliffs Caves

MEMBERS SUNSET CLIFFS

1 Review

Chollas Lake Park

0 Reviews

Boulevard / Cleveland National Forest KOA

Boulevard KOA

0 Reviews

Cave 9

0 Reviews

Fenton Pond

0 Reviews

Tecolote Canyon Natural Park

0 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

4 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

Heller’s Bend Preserve

0 Reviews

Cottonwood Creek at Moonlight Beach

0 Reviews

laguna meadows

Sunset Trail to Laguna Meadows

1 Review

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

9 Reviews

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

Double Peak Park

1 Review

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

Potato Chip Rock

2 Reviews

Palomar College Arboretum

0 Reviews

Maple Canyon

2 Reviews

Spot 20

0 Reviews

Wright's Field

Wright’s Field

0 Reviews

Guajome Lake & Campground

0 Reviews

Harrison Serenity Ranch

PALOMAR MOUNTAIN

0 Reviews

Del Mar River Mar path phase 2(3)

River Path Del Mar Phase 2

0 Reviews

Marston Canyon & Footbridge

1 Review

Hike the Luelf Preserve, one of Ramona's pretty hiking trails!

Luelf Pond County Preserve

0 Reviews

Evan’s Pond

1 Review

The easiest hike in Palomar Mountain will take you to the beautiful Doane Pond, situatied in Doane Valley. Picnic with friends, fish and relax the day away!

Doane Pond

PALOMAR MOUNTAIN

1 Review

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

Foster Point Trail

1 Review

David Baze trail

Spot 19

0 Reviews

Santa Ysabel Preserve West

0 Reviews

Abandoned spots in San Diego

Santa Margarita River Trail

6 Reviews

Explore the secret swings of La Jolla!

La Jolla Secret Swings

25 Reviews

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Lake Henshaw

1 Review

Cabrillo National Monument

4 Reviews

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Del Mar Mesa Duck Pond

0 Reviews

Dos Picos Park

0 Reviews

san luis rey bike trail

San Luis Rey River Trail

0 Reviews

Abandoned spots in San Diego

Golden Hill Park

BALBOA PARK GOLDEN HILL

4 Reviews

Kumeyaay Lake & Campground

1 Review

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

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Living Coast Discovery Center

0 Reviews

Palm Canyon

0 Reviews

San Dieguito County Park

3 Reviews

Live Oak County Park

0 Reviews

Florida Canyon

0 Reviews

Daley Ranch

Abandoned spots in San Diego

Daley Ranch

1 Review

Visit the Old Mission Dam in Mission Trails Regional Park

Old Mission Dam

6 Reviews

Cedar Creek Falls

15 Reviews

Dixon Lake

4 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

5 Reviews

Boulder Park

2 Reviews

Balboa’s Bridle Trail

3 Reviews

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

Desert View Tower

4 Reviews

Abandoned spots in San Diego

Presidio Park Historical Spots

8 Reviews

Lake Poway

Lake Poway

1 Review

Spruce Street Suspension Bridge

1 Review

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

Abandoned spots in San Diego

Stonewall Mine

2 Reviews

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

Abandoned spots in San Diego

The Weir

PALOMAR MOUNTAIN

5 Reviews

Abandoned spots in San Diego

Crestridge Ecological Reserve

4 Reviews

Hosp Grove

0 Reviews

Dinwiddie Preserve

0 Reviews

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

Annie’s Canyon Trail

16 Reviews

Hot Springs Mountain

3 Reviews

Santee Lakes

Santee Lakes

1 Review

Fletcher Point

RANCHO BERNARDO

0 Reviews

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

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

Anza Borrego Slot Canyon

ANZA BORREGO DESERT

1 Review

Kitchen Creek Falls

1 Review

Abandoned spots in San Diego

Historic Flume Trail

1 Review

Vista Conservancy Walking Trail (11)

Vista Conservancy Walking Trail

0 Reviews

Valley of the Moon

1 Review

elfin forest

Abandoned spots in San Diego

Elfin Forest

4 Reviews

Buena Vista Park

1 Review

Abandoned spots in San Diego

High Desert Retreat

0 Reviews

morrison pond

Morrison Pond

1 Review

West Side Road & Devil’s Jumpoff

0 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

Harmony Grove

Abandoned spots in San Diego

Harmony Grove

ESCONDIDO MEMBERS

20 Reviews

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

Black’s Beach

6 Reviews

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

Cara Knott Memorial Garden

15 Reviews

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

Lake Hodges

RANCHO BERNARDO

1 Review

Presidio Park Hiking Trails

3 Reviews

eichars grave

Eichar’s Grave

RANCHO PENASQUITOS

4 Reviews

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

Upper Otay Reservoir & Dam

3 Reviews

Questhaven Rd.

10 Reviews

Volcan Mountain

1 Review

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

Torrey Pines State Reserve

1 Review

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

2 Reviews

Hendrix Pond

1 Review

Lake Wohlford

2 Reviews

Follow us behind the infamous Questhaven gates in Escondido. It is said that this is one of the most haunted forests in San Diego

Questhaven Retreat

0 Reviews

Mushroom House

8 Reviews

Los Peñasquitos Waterfall

RANCHO PENASQUITOS

2 Reviews

Fry Creek Campground & Trail

Fry Creek Campground & Trail

PALOMAR MOUNTAIN

1 Review

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

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

Abandoned spots in San Diego

Magic Mountain Retreat

1 Review

Cemetery 1

0 Reviews

Highland Valley Trail

RANCHO BERNARDO

0 Reviews

Abandoned spots in San Diego

Los Jilgueros Preserve

0 Reviews

Abandoned spots in San Diego

SPOT 6

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

0 Reviews

Liberty Arising

1 Review

Abandoned spots in San Diego

Lopez House

5 Reviews

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

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Abandoned spots in San Diego

Goat Canyon Trestle

17 Reviews

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

Abandoned spots in San Diego

Dickinson House

4 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

Abandoned spots in San Diego

SPOT 9

2 Reviews

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!

Abandoned spots in San Diego

MINE 2

1 Review

CAVE 1

5 Reviews

Abandoned spots in San Diego

SPOT 2

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

0 Reviews

Abandoned spots in San Diego

MINE 3

2 Reviews

TUNNEL 2

8 Reviews

Abandoned spots in San Diego

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

Abandoned spots in San Diego

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!

Abandoned spots in San Diego

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

7 Reviews

Abandoned spots in San Diego

MINE 4

1 Review

mushroom beach

Beach 1

5 Reviews

Abandoned spots in San Diego

Murder House

12 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!

Abandoned spots in San Diego

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

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!

Abandoned spots in San Diego

Proctor Valley

19 Reviews

midland tunnel

Midland Tunnel

1 Review

Abandoned spots in San Diego

Golden Gem Mine

9 Reviews

Visit Warner Springs

1 Review

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

Three Sisters Falls

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

Meadowbrook Tunnel

17 Reviews

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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

Metate Meadows

2 Reviews

cypress canyon

Cypress Canyon

2 Reviews

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

Giant Grove Trail

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

2 Reviews

Abandoned spots in San Diego

Barker Valley

8 Reviews

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

Abandoned spots in San Diego

Copper Creek Falls & Mine

2 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

3 Reviews

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

6 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

2 Reviews

Felicita Park

4 Reviews

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

2 Reviews

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

Miramar Tunnel

1 Review

Eagle Rock

1 Review

Buddha's Peak

Buddha’s Peak

RANCHO BERNARDO

5 Reviews

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 Nature Center

5 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

2 Reviews

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

Cypress Hill

1 Review

Adobe Falls

63 Reviews

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Marian Bear Park (West)

2 Reviews

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

Green Valley Falls

2 Reviews

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

Atáxam Mámta’ash Campground

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

Abandoned spots in San Diego

SPOT 4

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

Abandoned spots in San Diego

SPOT 8

9 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

7 Reviews

Abandoned spots in San Diego

Mine 5

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

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!

Abandoned spots in San Diego

CAVE 4

12 Reviews

CAVE 2

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

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!

Abandoned spots in San Diego

MINE 5

7 Reviews

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

Sutherland Dam

1 Review

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.

Abandoned spots in San Diego

Judaic Architectural Graveyard

7 Reviews

Hike to one of San Diego's historic dams in Escondido, the Lake Wohlford dam. This is an enjoyable lake to fish and hike around.

Lake Wohlford Dam

2 Reviews

The Longview Ruins and cemetery is a historic pioneer home and graveyard that was burned down by robbers in the early 1900's!

Abandoned spots in San Diego

SPOT 15

0 Reviews

Visit one of San Diego's oldest roads that was once a Native American village and later a stagecoach stop!

Old Pomerado Rd.

12 Reviews

The Institute of Perception in Jacumba is dedicated to the Evolution of the human spirit through the Arts.

Abandoned spots in San Diego

Institute of Perception

5 Reviews

Kit Carson Park Hiking Trail

6 Reviews

Meadowbrook BMX Trail

0 Reviews

jacob's cave

Jacob’s Cave

8 Reviews

savage dam

Savage Dam

1 Review

Scripps Coastal Reserve is a beautiful hiking destination in La Jolla with a pristine views of the ocean and magnificant mansions

Scripps Coastal Reserve

2 Reviews

Visitor's Guide: Balboa Park

Balboa BMX Bike Trails

7 Reviews

smugglers cave

Abandoned spots in San Diego

CAVE 6

3 Reviews

Explore the McGinty Mansion, an abandoned compound high up in the hills of San Diego!

Abandoned spots in San Diego

SPOT 14

31 Reviews

WATERFALL 1

11 Reviews

Cottonwood Grove Park

0 Reviews

Hike Marian Bear Park East, one of Clairemont's most diverse trails!

Marian Bear Park East

0 Reviews

Hike to the abandoned Electrical Vault known as the Graffiti Shack on the Mission Beach jetty!

Abandoned spots in San Diego

Graffiti Shack

0 Reviews

Abandoned spots in San Diego

Abandoned Pump House

1 Review

The Summer Sage Woods are filled with thick greenery and magic. Visit an historic homestead, small waterfall and magical forest!

Abandoned spots in San Diego

WATERFALL 3

2 Reviews