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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
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

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)

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

Oasis Camel Dairy

RAMONA
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

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
Visitor's Guide: Balboa Park

Golden Hill Park

GOLDEN HILL
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

CHULA VISTA
5 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
black swan gondola

Black Swan Gondola

SAN MARCOS
0 Reviews
living coast discovery center (17)

Living Coast Discovery Center

CHULA VISTA
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

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

Butterfly Farm

ENCINITAS
4 Reviews
Mt Helix

Mount Helix Park

LA MESA
5 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
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

BALBOA PARK
1 Review
Visit the Old Mission Dam in Mission Trails Regional Park

Old Mission Dam

SANTEE
6 Reviews
Daley Ranch

Daley Ranch

ESCONDIDO
1 Review
cedar creek falls

Cedar Creek Falls

RAMONA
15 Reviews
Visitor's Guide: Balboa Park

Japanese Friendship Garden

BALBOA PARK
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

CARLSBAD
4 Reviews

Balboa’s Bridle Trail

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

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
Visit Morning Star Ranch, the compound and growing grounds responsible for the wonderful Yellow Deli!

Morning Star Ranch

VALLEY CENTER
6 Reviews
Desert View Tower

Desert View Tower

JACUMBA
3 Reviews

Presidio Park Historical Spots

MISSION HILLS
6 Reviews
Lake Poway

Lake Poway

POWAY
1 Review
Spruce St. Suspension Bridge

Spruce St. Suspension Bridge

HILLCREST
1 Review
Visit Harper's Topiary Garden, San Diego's own Edward Scissorhand garden!

Harper’s Topiary Garden

MISSION HILLS
2 Reviews

SS Monte Carlo

CORONADO
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

EL CAJON
4 Reviews
Galleta Meadows

Galleta Meadows

ANZA BORREGO DESERT
6 Reviews

Hosp Grove

CARLSBAD
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

BALBOA PARK
0 Reviews

Dinwiddie Preserve

FALLBROOK
0 Reviews

Eagle & 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 Mushroom Caves

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

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

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

High Desert Retreat

JACUMBA
0 Reviews
morrison pond

Morrison Pond

CHULA VISTA
1 Review

West Side Road & Devil’s Jumpoff

RAMONA
0 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
Visit the historical Presidio Park, with its rich history, beautiful greenery, old monuments and ruins and even a battlefield!

Presidio Park Hiking Trails

MISSION HILLS
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

VISTA
4 Reviews
Questhaven Rd.

Questhaven Rd.

ESCONDIDO
10 Reviews
Kumeyaay Lake and Campground (1)

Kumeyaay Lake & Campground

SANTEE
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

LA JOLLA
8 Reviews

JAB Canid Conservation Center

SANTA YSABEL
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

LA MESA
2 Reviews
calcite mine slot canyon

Calcite Mine Slot Canyon

ANZA BORREGO DESERT
0 Reviews

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

Los Jilgueros Preserve

FALLBROOK
0 Reviews

Burnt Rancheria Glamping

MOUNT LAGUNA
0 Reviews

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

Lopez House

MEMBERS
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

MOUNT LAGUNA
1 Review

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

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.

SPOT 11

MEMBERS
3 Reviews

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!

MINE 2

MEMBERS
1 Review

CAVE 1

MEMBERS
5 Reviews

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

MINE 3

MEMBERS
2 Reviews

Stairway to the Sun

MEMBERS
1 Review

Secret Pyramids of Scripps Ranch

MEMBERS
7 Reviews

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

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!

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
6 Reviews

MINE 4

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

Narnia

MEMBERS
10 Reviews
mushroom beach

Beach 1

MEMBERS
5 Reviews

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!

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

San Diego Peace Garden

CITY HEIGHTS
3 Reviews
Harmony Grove

Harmony Grove

ESCONDIDO MEMBERS
20 Reviews

Visit Warner Springs

WARNER SPRINGS
1 Review
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

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

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

Florida Canyon

BALBOA PARK
0 Reviews

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

Summers Past Farms

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

Three Sisters Falls

JULIAN
0 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
Exotica Rare Fruit Farm

Exotica Rare Fruit Farm

VISTA
9 Reviews
eichars grave

Eichar’s Grave

RANCHO PENASQUITOS
4 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
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

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