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Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden

0 Reviews

Palomar College Arboretum

0 Reviews

Sainte Marie

0 Reviews

Balensi Spa

0 Reviews

Spot 20

0 Reviews

Wright's Field

Wright’s Field

0 Reviews

Bohemian Poolside Yome at Eden East (14)

Bohemian Poolside Yome at Eden East

0 Reviews

Encinitas neighborhood walk (22)

Neighborhood Walk: Encinitas

0 Reviews

Downtown Julian

0 Reviews

Harrison Serenity Ranch

PALOMAR MOUNTAIN

0 Reviews

Monserate Winery

0 Reviews

Eagle Nest Historic Adobe

0 Reviews

Neighborhood Walk: Coronado

0 Reviews

julian farm orchard (6)

Julian Farm & Orchard

0 Reviews

belmont park (5)

Belmont Park

0 Reviews

Gathered: A Native Made Marketplace

0 Reviews

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Zoro Garden

0 Reviews

Lavande Wellness Boutique & Elixir Café

0 Reviews

Del Mar River Mar path phase 2(3)

River Path Del Mar Phase 2

0 Reviews

mia marie vineyards

Mia Marie Vineyards

0 Reviews

David Baze trail

Spot 19

0 Reviews

children's nature retreat (2)

Children’s Nature Retreat

0 Reviews

Lakehouse Resort

Lakehouse Hotel & Golf Resort

0 Reviews

Golden Door Country Store

0 Reviews

Santa Ysabel Preserve West

0 Reviews

Emerald Village Intentional Community

0 Reviews

Kosay Kumeyaay Market (2)

Kosay Kumeyaay Market

1 Review

Christmas Light Displays

13 Reviews

a quiet place spa

A Quiet Place Spa

0 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

oceanside halloween house

Halloween Events & Neighborhoods

2 Reviews

point loma native plant garden (2)

Point Loma Native Plant Garden

0 Reviews

neighborhood walk del dios (5)

Neighborhood Walk: Del Dios

0 Reviews

Explore the secret swings of La Jolla!

La Jolla Secret Swings

25 Reviews

Town & Country Resort

0 Reviews

lake henshaw

Lake Henshaw

1 Review

Oasis Camel Dairy

0 Reviews

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

U.S. Olympic Training Center

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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

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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

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rental with a view

Luxury Bay View Retreat

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san luis rey bike trail

San Luis Rey River Trail

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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

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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

black swan gondola

Black Swan Gondola

0 Reviews

living coast discovery center (17)

Living Coast Discovery Center

0 Reviews

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

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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

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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

Butterfly Farm

4 Reviews

Mt Helix

Mount Helix Park

5 Reviews

Live Oak County Park

0 Reviews

la mesa secret stairs

La Mesa Secret Stairs

0 Reviews

Dixon Lake

4 Reviews

San Diego Botanic Garden (12)

San Diego Botanic Garden

0 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

Visitor's Guide: Balboa Park

Japanese Friendship Garden

1 Review

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

4 Reviews

Balboa’s Bridle Trail

3 Reviews

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

Boulder Park

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

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

Desert View Tower

Desert View Tower

3 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

Visit one of San Diego's oldest and most historic monuments, the Point Loma Lighthouse

Old Point Loma Lighthouse

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

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

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

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

The Berkeley Ferryboat is a steamboat that was built in 1898 and operated for 60 years on the San Francisco Bay. It is now part of the Maritime Museum.

Berkeley Ferryboat

SEAPORT VILLAGE

1 Review

Eagle & High Peak Mine

1 Review

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

The Sheriff's Museum consists of 6800 square feet of exhibit space, covering the entire history of the San Diego County Sheriff's Department from its inception.

Sheriff’s Museum

0 Reviews

Hot Springs Mountain

3 Reviews

Santee Lakes

Santee Lakes

1 Review

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 San Diego's very own hobbit house, hidden in the hills of North County!

The Hobbit House

1 Review

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

Rancho Bernardo Inn

RANCHO BERNARDO

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

Bonsall Bell Tent Glamping

Bonsall Bell Tent Glamping

0 Reviews

The Campo stone store museum was the result of a raid by border bandits in 1875. The store decided to re-build their store into a stone “fortress” to ensure protection from future issues.

Campo Stone Store Museum

0 Reviews

Lions Tigers Bears Hidden San Diego

Lions, Tigers & Bears

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Guajome Lake

0 Reviews

Bella Sareena

Bella Sareena Beauty Lounge & Wellness Spa

0 Reviews

American Coffee House & Tea

0 Reviews

Taylor Pond

Taylor Pond

0 Reviews

Luiseño Park

0 Reviews

Buena Vista Park

1 Review

Oceanside's Heritage Park

Oceanside’s Heritage Park

0 Reviews

Diane's Herbs

Diane’s Herbs

0 Reviews

High Desert Retreat

0 Reviews

Campo Transport Museum

0 Reviews

morrison pond

Morrison Pond

1 Review

West Side Road & Devil’s Jumpoff

0 Reviews

Rueben H. Fleet Science Center

Reuben H. Fleet Science Center

2 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

Visit the Alta Vista Gardens in Vista. This is one of San Diego's largest and cheapest botanical gardens!

Alta Vista Botanical Garden

4 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

JAB Canid Conservation Center

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

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

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

Rancho Buena Vista Adobe is a preserved adobe house & event venue with tours that is allegedly haunted!

Rancho Buena Vista Adobe

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

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

Eco Boat Rentals

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

Burnt Rancheria Glamping

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

Liberty Arising

1 Review

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

SPOT 11

3 Reviews

Color Trails

4 Reviews

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

SPOT 7

0 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