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Chollas Lake Park

OAK PARK
0 Reviews
Boulevard / Cleveland National Forest KOA

Boulevard KOA

BOULEVARD
0 Reviews

Cave 9

MEMBERS
0 Reviews

Fenton Pond

CHULA VISTA
0 Reviews

Heller’s Bend Preserve

FALLBROOK
0 Reviews

Cottonwood Creek at Moonlight Beach

ENCINITAS
0 Reviews

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
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
David Baze trail

Spot 19

MEMBERS
0 Reviews

Santa Ysabel Preserve West

RAMONA
0 Reviews
Abandoned spots in San Diego

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

Cabrillo National Monument

POINT LOMA
4 Reviews
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
Abandoned spots in San Diego

Golden Hill Park

BALBOA PARK GOLDEN HILL
4 Reviews
Kumeyaay Lake and Campground (1)

Kumeyaay Lake & Campground

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

Double Peak Park

SAN MARCOS
1 Review

San Dieguito County Park

DEL MAR
3 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

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
Maple Canyon

Maple Canyon

BANKERS HILL
1 Review

Desert View Tower

JACUMBA
3 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
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

CUYAMACA
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

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 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
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
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
elfin forest
Abandoned spots in San Diego

Elfin Forest

ESCONDIDO
4 Reviews

Guajome Lake

OCEANSIDE
0 Reviews

Buena Vista Park

VISTA
1 Review
Abandoned spots in San Diego

High Desert Retreat

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

Black’s Beach

TORREY PINES
5 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
eichars grave

Eichar’s Grave

RANCHO PENASQUITOS
4 Reviews

Presidio Park Hiking Trails

MISSION HILLS
3 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
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

Torrey Pines State Reserve

TORREY PINES
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

ESCONDIDO
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
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

ESCONDIDO
0 Reviews

Rancho Peñasquitos Waterfall

RANCHO PENASQUITOS
2 Reviews

Mushroom House

LA JOLLA
8 Reviews

Lake Wohlford

ESCONDIDO
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

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
Abandoned spots in San Diego

Magic Mountain Airbnb

JACUMBA
1 Review

Cemetery 1

MEMBERS
0 Reviews

Highland Valley Trail

RANCHO BERNARDO
0 Reviews
Abandoned spots in San Diego

Los Jilgueros Preserve

FALLBROOK
0 Reviews

Burnt Rancheria Glamping

MOUNT LAGUNA
0 Reviews
Abandoned spots in San Diego

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
Abandoned spots in San Diego

Lopez House

MEMBERS
5 Reviews

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
Abandoned spots in San Diego

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.
Abandoned spots in San Diego

Dickinson House

HILLCREST
4 Reviews
Abandoned spots in San Diego

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!
Abandoned spots in San Diego

MINE 2

MEMBERS
1 Review

CAVE 1

MEMBERS
5 Reviews
Abandoned spots in San Diego

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
Abandoned spots in San Diego

MINE 3

MEMBERS
2 Reviews

TUNNEL 2

MEMBERS
8 Reviews
Abandoned spots in San Diego

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
Abandoned spots in San Diego

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!
Abandoned spots in San Diego

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
7 Reviews
Abandoned spots in San Diego

MINE 4

MEMBERS
1 Review
mushroom beach

Beach 1

MEMBERS
5 Reviews
Abandoned spots in San Diego

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!
Abandoned spots in San Diego

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

Visit Warner Springs

WARNER SPRINGS
1 Review
midland tunnel

Midland Tunnel

POWAY
1 Review
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

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
Abandoned spots in San Diego

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
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
2 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

CARLSBAD
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

CARLSBAD
3 Reviews
Abandoned spots in San Diego

Barker Valley

WARNER SPRINGS
8 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

MIRA MESA
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

POWAY
2 Reviews

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

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
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

SAN MARCOS
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

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