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Spot 20

0 Reviews

Wright's Field

Wright’s Field

0 Reviews

Encinitas neighborhood walk (22)

Neighborhood Walk: Encinitas

0 Reviews

Harrison Serenity Ranch

PALOMAR MOUNTAIN

0 Reviews

Monserate Winery

0 Reviews

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River Path Del Mar Phase 2

0 Reviews

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Mia Marie Vineyards

0 Reviews

David Baze trail

Spot 19

0 Reviews

Lakehouse Resort

Lakehouse Hotel & Golf Resort

0 Reviews

Santa Ysabel Preserve West

0 Reviews

leslie perlis house

Leslie Perlis House

1 Review

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

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Lake Henshaw

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

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

Dos Picos Park

0 Reviews

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Luxury Bay View Retreat

0 Reviews

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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

Cuyamaca Peak offer stunning panoramic views of San Diego, Mexico, Arizona and San Bernadino!

Cuyamaca Peak

0 Reviews

Sycuan Casino & Resort

0 Reviews

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Black Swan Gondola

0 Reviews

living coast discovery center (17)

Living Coast Discovery Center

0 Reviews

salk institute

Salk Institute

1 Review

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

Mt Helix

Mount Helix Park

5 Reviews

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La Mesa Secret Stairs

0 Reviews

Dixon Lake

4 Reviews

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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

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

Munchkin House

18 Reviews

Desert View Tower

Desert View Tower

3 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

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

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

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

Valley of the Moon

1 Review

elfin forest

Elfin Forest

4 Reviews

Bonsall Bell Tent Glamping

Bonsall Bell Tent Glamping

0 Reviews

Guajome Lake

0 Reviews

High Desert Retreat

0 Reviews

West Side Road & Devil’s Jumpoff

0 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

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

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Calcite Mine Slot Canyon

ANZA BORREGO DESERT

0 Reviews

Magic Mountain Airbnb

1 Review

Waterfall 6

0 Reviews

Eco Boat Rentals

0 Reviews

Lucy Evans Lauren Memorial Garden

0 Reviews

Cemetery 1

0 Reviews

Highland Valley Trail

RANCHO BERNARDO

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

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

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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 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

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

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Beach 1

5 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

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

Golden Gem Mine

8 Reviews

Hike to Tooth Rock, a boulder resembling a giant tooth in Poway!

Tooth Rock

1 Review

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

Three Sisters Falls

0 Reviews

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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

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

Standing alone on a hillside in the small town of Santa Ysabel, this 19th century church, museum and cemetery can present a haunted atmosphere.

Santa Ysabel Mission

1 Review

Hike Copper Creek Falls to an old mining district and waterfall on the outskirts of Encinitas

Copper Creek Falls & Mine

2 Reviews

Visit the St. Francis of Assisi Chapel & Cemetery, land of the Cupeno Indians and where the Trail of Tears began

St. Francis of Assisi Chapel & Cemetery

2 Reviews

This historic lighthouse & Cabrillo national monument offers a storied history & views all the way to Mexico.

Cabrillo National Monument

4 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

3 Reviews

Visit the Hermitage Self-Realization Gardens, one of San Diego's most peaceful meditation gardens

Hermitage Self-Realization Gardens

1 Review

Barker Valley

8 Reviews

Hike Upper Otay Lake in Chula Vista and explore one of San Diego's coolest graffiti dams and reservoirs

Upper Otay Reservoir & Dam

3 Reviews

Visit the Sunny Jim Cave in La Jolla, one of San Diego's historic smuggler's cave!

Sunny Jim Cave

4 Reviews

Visit the Stonewall Mine Ruins and old cabin in Cuyamaca for a slice of San Diego's mountain history!

Stonewall Mine

2 Reviews

Hissing Hills

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

5 Reviews

Visit the Volcan Mountain, one of San Diego's mountain rich in Native American history

Volcan Mountain

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

Visit the Metta Forest Monastery, one of San Diego's beautiful Buddhist monasteries, tucked away in the hills of Valley Center

Metta Forest Monastery

2 Reviews

Stunning Sculptures at Raschelica Winery makes this one of the most unique wineries in San Diego!

Rashelica Winery & Art

4 Reviews

Eagle Rock

Eagle Rock

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

2 Reviews

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Coronado Sand Dune’s Secret Message

2 Reviews

Buddha's Peak

Buddha’s Peak

RANCHO BERNARDO

5 Reviews

Hike Torrey Pines, one of San Diego's most scenic coastal parks.

Torrey Pines State Reserve

1 Review

Coronado Dog Beach

Coronado Dog Beach

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

2 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 Cypress Hill in Sabre Springs to one of San Diego's flag mountains with a beautiful view of Poway

Cypress Hill

1 Review

Hike the Luelf Preserve, one of Ramona's pretty hiking trails!

Luelf Pond County Preserve

0 Reviews

Have you ever wondered what that mysterious sign that reads "Lemurian Fellowship" driving up to Ramona was all about? We took the time to dig deeper and find out!

Lemurian Fellowship

4 Reviews

Visit the beautiful Green Valley Falls in Cuyamaca. This is a short hike through the mountains and a beauty-packed adventure!

Green Valley Falls

2 Reviews

Palomar Mountain is one of San Diego's most diverse mountainscapes! From lush green hiking trails to camping spots, you'll feel you're in another city!

Palomar Observatory

PALOMAR MOUNTAIN

1 Review

Marston House & Garden

0 Reviews

Escape the city for a day and head to the beautiful back-country of Warner Springs to Indian Flats Campground

Indian Flats Campground

1 Review

Resembling a less populated and untouched Mushroom Caves, this area seems like the perfect set for a sci-fi movie and a great opportunity to step away

Martian Mountains

7 Reviews

Perched atop a San Diego hillside are the beginnings of what was to be an elaborate castle, constructed from rock that was quarried on-site

SPOT 8

9 Reviews

Lake Ramona is definitely one of San Diego's more hidden lakes, given the hike to getting here is rather long with a steep incline.

Lake Ramona

4 Reviews

Ocean View Gem Mine & Inn

0 Reviews

Fat Man's Misery is a coastal slot canyon made from sandstone that gives the illusion that you can't fit yet we have proven that even a 200lb. man can!

Crooked Hill

7 Reviews

Hubbard Mine

4 Reviews

Visit the historic Gopher Mine and migrant camp in the backcountry of Julian. This is a beautiful, scenic hike with multiple mines to explore!

Mine 6

26 Reviews

CAVE 2

3 Reviews

Explore the historic Sutherland dam in Ramona. Beautiful views of Sutherland Lake and fun adventures await!

Sutherland Dam

0 Reviews

The Anza Borrego Desert is one of California's National State Parks in San Diego! It is filled with many great adventures awaiting you!

Visit Anza Borrego Desert

ANZA BORREGO DESERT

1 Review

Hike to one of San Diego's historic dams in Escondido, the Lake Wohlford dam. This is an enjoyable lake to fish and hike around.

Lake Wohlford Dam

2 Reviews

The Longview Ruins and cemetery is a historic pioneer home and graveyard that was burned down by robbers in the early 1900's!

SPOT 15

0 Reviews

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Mount Soledad Cross

0 Reviews

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

Double Peak Park

1 Review

Scripps Coastal Reserve is a beautiful hiking destination in La Jolla with a pristine views of the ocean and magnificant mansions

Scripps Coastal Reserve

2 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