Nature | Hidden San Diego

Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden

0 Reviews

Palomar College Arboretum

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

Harrison Serenity Ranch

PALOMAR MOUNTAIN

0 Reviews

Monserate Winery

0 Reviews

julian farm orchard (6)

Julian Farm & Orchard

0 Reviews

zoros garden (

Zoro Garden

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

Santa Margarita River Trail

6 Reviews

point loma native plant garden (2)

Point Loma Native Plant Garden

0 Reviews

abandoned mobile home (27)

Spot 18

1 Review

neighborhood walk del dios (5)

Neighborhood Walk: Del Dios

0 Reviews

Explore the secret swings of La Jolla!

La Jolla Secret Swings

25 Reviews

lake henshaw

Lake Henshaw

1 Review

Oasis Camel Dairy

0 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

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

0 Reviews

san luis rey bike trail

San Luis Rey River Trail

0 Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

cedar creek falls

Cedar Creek Falls

15 Reviews

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

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

Desert View Tower

Desert View Tower

3 Reviews

Presidio Park Historical Spots

6 Reviews

Lake Poway

Lake Poway

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

SS Monte Carlo

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

4 Reviews

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

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

Hot Springs Mountain

3 Reviews

Santee Lakes

Santee Lakes

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

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

Lions Tigers Bears Hidden San Diego

Lions, Tigers & Bears

0 Reviews

Guajome Lake

0 Reviews

Taylor Pond

Taylor Pond

0 Reviews

Diane's Herbs

Diane’s Herbs

0 Reviews

High Desert Retreat

0 Reviews

morrison pond

Morrison Pond

1 Review

West Side Road & Devil’s Jumpoff

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

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

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

2 Reviews

calcite mine slot canyon

Calcite Mine Slot Canyon

ANZA BORREGO DESERT

0 Reviews

Magic Mountain Airbnb

1 Review

Waterfall 6

0 Reviews

Lucy Evans Lauren Memorial Garden

0 Reviews

vineyard hacienda

Vineyard Hacienda

RANCHO SAN DIEGO

0 Reviews

Cemetery 1

0 Reviews

Highland Valley Trail

RANCHO BERNARDO

0 Reviews

Los Jilgueros Preserve

0 Reviews

Burnt Rancheria Glamping

0 Reviews

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

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

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

Secret Beach

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:

3 Reviews

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

SPOT 11

3 Reviews

SPOT 9

1 Review

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!

MINE 2

1 Review

CAVE 1

5 Reviews

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

MINE 3

2 Reviews

Stairway to the Sun

1 Review

Secret Pyramids of Scripps Ranch

7 Reviews

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

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!

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

6 Reviews

MINE 4

1 Review

San Diego has its own magical forest the locals call Narnia, complete with secret swings, tiny caves and a raging creek!

Narnia

10 Reviews

mushroom beach

Beach 1

5 Reviews

Murder House

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

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

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

Visit the Peace Garden. This is one of San Diego's greatest community gardens located in City Heights!

San Diego Peace Garden

3 Reviews

Harmony Grove

Harmony Grove

ESCONDIDO MEMBERS

20 Reviews

Visit Warner Springs

1 Review

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

Black’s Beach

5 Reviews

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

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

1 Review

Florida Canyon

0 Reviews

Golden Gem Mine

8 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

Summers Past Farms

0 Reviews

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

Three Sisters Falls

0 Reviews

miramar lake

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 is a lush green wonderland hike in Poway!

Metate Meadows

2 Reviews

Exotica Rare Fruit Farm

Exotica Rare Fruit Farm

9 Reviews

eichars grave

Eichar’s Grave

RANCHO PENASQUITOS

4 Reviews

cypress canyon

Cypress Canyon

1 Review

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

1 Review

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

Yellow Deli Valley Center

2 Reviews

Visit the Phap Vuong Monastery, one of San Diego's beautiful Buddhist Monasteries located in Escondido