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Chollas Lake Park

OAK PARK
0 Reviews
Boulevard / Cleveland National Forest KOA

Boulevard KOA

BOULEVARD
0 Reviews

Tiny House Block Village

MOUNT LAGUNA
0 Reviews

Cave 9

MEMBERS
0 Reviews
banner ranch julian

Banner Ranch

JULIAN
0 Reviews

Fenton Pond

CHULA VISTA
0 Reviews

Heller’s Bend Preserve

FALLBROOK
0 Reviews

Cottonwood Creek at Moonlight Beach

ENCINITAS
0 Reviews

Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden

BALBOA PARK
0 Reviews

Palomar College Arboretum

SAN MARCOS
0 Reviews

Spot 20

MEMBERS
0 Reviews
Wright's Field

Wright’s Field

ALPINE
0 Reviews
Bohemian Poolside Yome at Eden East (14)

Bohemian Poolside Yome at Eden East

EL CAJON
0 Reviews
Encinitas neighborhood walk (22)

Neighborhood Walk: Encinitas

ENCINITAS
0 Reviews

Harrison Serenity Ranch

PALOMAR MOUNTAIN
0 Reviews

Monserate Winery

FALLBROOK
0 Reviews
julian farm orchard (6)

Julian Farm & Orchard

JULIAN
0 Reviews
zoros garden (

Zoro Garden

BALBOA PARK
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
mia marie vineyards

Mia Marie Vineyards

ESCONDIDO
0 Reviews
David Baze trail

Spot 19

MEMBERS
0 Reviews
children's nature retreat (2)

Children’s Nature Retreat

ALPINE
0 Reviews
Lakehouse Resort

Lakehouse Hotel & Golf Resort

SAN MARCOS
0 Reviews

Golden Door Country Store

SAN MARCOS
0 Reviews

Santa Ysabel Preserve West

RAMONA
0 Reviews

Emerald Village Intentional Community

BONSALL
0 Reviews
Abandoned spots in San Diego

Santa Margarita River Trail

FALLBROOK
6 Reviews
point loma native plant garden (2)

Point Loma Native Plant Garden

POINT LOMA
0 Reviews
abandoned mobile home (27)
Abandoned spots in San Diego

Spot 18

MEMBERS
1 Review
neighborhood walk del dios (5)

Neighborhood Walk: Del Dios

ESCONDIDO
0 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

Oasis Camel Dairy

RAMONA
0 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
Get one of the best views in Pacific Beach from Kate Sessions Park!

Kate Sessions Park

PACIFIC BEACH
2 Reviews
Abandoned spots in San Diego

Golden Hill Park

BALBOA PARK GOLDEN HILL
4 Reviews

Sunny Jim Cave

LA JOLLA
4 Reviews
Kumeyaay Lake and Campground (1)

Kumeyaay Lake & Campground

SANTEE
1 Review

Salt Mines

CHULA VISTA
5 Reviews
Sage Winds Farm is a family-owned farm that grows and sells sage products, homemade tie-dyed clothing and offers camping on their 40 acre land

Sage Winds Farm

JACUMBA
0 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
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

Tijuana River Valley Regional Park Community Garden

IMPERIAL BEACH
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

Butterfly Farm

ENCINITAS
4 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
Mt Helix

Mount Helix Park

LA MESA
5 Reviews

San Dieguito County Park

DEL MAR
3 Reviews

Live Oak County Park

FALLBROOK
0 Reviews

Dixon Lake

ESCONDIDO
4 Reviews
San Diego Botanic Garden (12)

San Diego Botanic Garden

ENCINITAS
0 Reviews
balboa desert garden

Balboa Desert Garden

BALBOA PARK
1 Review
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
Visitor's Guide: Balboa Park

Japanese Friendship Garden

BALBOA PARK
1 Review

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
Have a homemade meal at the Yellow Deli in Valley Center, one of the quaintest restaurants in San Diego County!

Morning Star Ranch

VALLEY CENTER
6 Reviews

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

Hermitage Self-Realization Gardens

ENCINITAS
1 Review

Spruce Street Suspension Bridge

HILLCREST
1 Review

Harper’s Topiary Garden

MISSION HILLS
2 Reviews
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
Abandoned spots in San Diego

SS Monte Carlo

CORONADO
1 Review
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
HIDDEN GEMS IN ANZA BORREGO

Galleta Meadows

ANZA BORREGO DESERT
6 Reviews

Hosp Grove

CARLSBAD
0 Reviews

Marston House & Garden

BALBOA PARK
0 Reviews
Visitor's Guide: Balboa Park

Old Cactus Garden

BALBOA PARK
0 Reviews

Dinwiddie Preserve

FALLBROOK
0 Reviews
Abandoned spots in San Diego

Eagle Mine & High Peak Mine

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

The Hobbit House

RAMONA
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

SANTA YSABEL
0 Reviews

Rancho Bernardo Inn

RANCHO BERNARDO
0 Reviews

Friendship Park

IMPERIAL BEACH
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
Bonsall Bell Tent Glamping

Bonsall Bell Tent Glamping

BONSALL
0 Reviews
Lions Tigers Bears Hidden San Diego

Lions, Tigers & Bears

ALPINE
0 Reviews

Guajome Lake

OCEANSIDE
0 Reviews
Taylor Pond

Taylor Pond

POWAY
0 Reviews
Diane's Herbs

Diane’s Herbs

FALLBROOK
0 Reviews
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
Visit San Diego's very own Lavender Farm, located in the back-country of Valley Center!

Keys Creek Lavender Farms

VALLEY CENTER
4 Reviews
eichars grave

Eichar’s Grave

RANCHO PENASQUITOS
4 Reviews

Presidio Park Hiking Trails

MISSION HILLS
3 Reviews

Alta Vista Botanical Garden

VISTA
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

CHULA VISTA
3 Reviews

Pioneer Park

MISSION HILLS
11 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
Abandoned spots in San Diego

Harmony Grove Spiritualist Association

ESCONDIDO
6 Reviews

Torrey Pines State Reserve

TORREY PINES
1 Review

Coronado Dog Beach

CORONADO
0 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
Explore El Cajon's 5 acre Water Conservation garden, free to the public! Roam around the different sections while educating yourself.

Water Conservation Garden

EL CAJON
0 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

Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead

ESCONDIDO
0 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

ESCONDIDO
0 Reviews

Rancho Peñasquitos Waterfall

RANCHO PENASQUITOS
2 Reviews
Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures Blog (1)

Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures

JULIAN
1 Review

Mushroom House

LA JOLLA
8 Reviews

Lake Wohlford

ESCONDIDO
2 Reviews
Fry Creek Campground & Trail

Fry Creek Campground & Trail

PALOMAR MOUNTAIN
1 Review

Balboa’s Trees for Health

BALBOA PARK
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
briercrest park

Briercrest Park

LA MESA
2 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

Waterfall 6

MEMBERS
0 Reviews

Lucy Evans Lauren Memorial Garden

POINT LOMA
0 Reviews
vineyard hacienda

Vineyard Hacienda

RANCHO SAN DIEGO
0 Reviews

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
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!