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Spot 20

MEMBERS
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Wright's Field

Wright’s Field

ALPINE
0 Reviews

Downtown Julian

JULIAN
0 Reviews

Harrison Serenity Ranch

PALOMAR MOUNTAIN
0 Reviews
julian farm orchard (6)

Julian Farm & Orchard

JULIAN
0 Reviews
David Baze trail

Spot 19

MEMBERS
0 Reviews
children's nature retreat (2)

Children’s Nature Retreat

ALPINE
0 Reviews

Santa Ysabel Preserve West

RAMONA
0 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
Get a glimpse into San Diego's fading history at the Warner-Carrillo Rancho House, once used as a stagecoach stop for the Butterfield Stage Line.

Warner-Carrillo Ranch House

WARNER SPRINGS
1 Review
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
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
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
cedar creek falls

Cedar Creek Falls

RAMONA
15 Reviews
Take a scenic hike in Palomar Mountain which leads you to the Palomar Observatory!

Palomar Observatory Trail

PALOMAR MOUNTAIN
0 Reviews
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
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
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

CAMPO
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
Galleta Meadows

Galleta Meadows

ANZA BORREGO DESERT
6 Reviews
Abandoned spots in San Diego

Eagle Mine & High Peak Mine

JULIAN
1 Review

Hot Springs Mountain

WARNER SPRINGS
3 Reviews
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 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

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

Valley of the Moon

JACUMBA
1 Review
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

CAMPO
0 Reviews
Lions Tigers Bears Hidden San Diego

Lions, Tigers & Bears

ALPINE
0 Reviews

Motor Transport Museum

CAMPO
0 Reviews

West Side Road & Devil’s Jumpoff

RAMONA
0 Reviews
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 Volcan Mountain, one of San Diego's mountain rich in Native American history

Volcan Mountain

JULIAN
3 Reviews
Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures Blog (1)

Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures

JULIAN
1 Review

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
calcite mine slot canyon

Calcite Mine Slot Canyon

ANZA BORREGO DESERT
0 Reviews

Cemetery 1

MEMBERS
0 Reviews

Ricardo Breceda Art Gallery

WARNER SPRINGS
0 Reviews

Burnt Rancheria Glamping

MOUNT LAGUNA
0 Reviews
Abandoned spots in San Diego

SPOT 6

MEMBERS
3 Reviews

Valley Center’s Yellow Brick Rd.

VALLEY CENTER
9 Reviews

Liberty Arising

JACUMBA
1 Review

SPOT 13

MEMBERS
6 Reviews
goat canyon trestle
Abandoned spots in San Diego

Goat Canyon Trestle

17 Reviews

CAVE 1

MEMBERS
5 Reviews
Tucked away off a busy road lays the foundation of an abandoned masonic lodge. Beautiful details embedded into the foundation make this a neat place to explore!
Abandoned spots in San Diego

SPOT 3

MEMBERS
1 Review
Abandoned spots in San Diego

MINE 3

MEMBERS
2 Reviews
Abandoned spots in San Diego

San Diego Flume

MEMBERS
1 Review
Abandoned spots in San Diego

MINE 4

MEMBERS
1 Review
Abandoned spots in San Diego

Murder House

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
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
Abandoned spots in San Diego

Golden Gem Mine

MEMBERS
8 Reviews
Explore old, abandoned train carts known as the Carrizo Gorge Railyard in the Jacumba. This is an historic area great for photoshoots.
Abandoned spots in San Diego

SPOT 10

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

Three Sisters Falls

JULIAN
0 Reviews
Visit Pala's beautiful Native American cemetery. Here you can also view an historic chapel, garden and museum!

Mission San Antonio de Pala

PALA
0 Reviews
San Diego has its own UFO repair shop in the desert and it is definitely worth your time!

Coyote’s Flying Saucer Retrievals & Repairs

JACUMBA
10 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
Explore one of San Diego's ghost town, Old Highway 80! There are a ton of abandoned spots to see!
Abandoned spots in San Diego

Abandoned Highway 80

MISC
2 Reviews
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

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

St. Francis of Assisi Chapel & Cemetery

WARNER SPRINGS
2 Reviews
Abandoned spots in San Diego

Barker Valley

WARNER SPRINGS
8 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

VALLEY CENTER
2 Reviews
Eagle Rock

Eagle Rock

WARNER SPRINGS
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

CUYAMACA
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
Visit the Dyar House ruins. This is one of San Diego's historical ruins in Cuyamaca.
Abandoned spots in San Diego

Dyar House Ruins

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

Luelf Pond County Preserve

RAMONA
0 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

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

Indian Flats Campground

WARNER SPRINGS
1 Review

Ocean View Gem Mine & Inn

PALA
0 Reviews
Abandoned spots in San Diego

Hubbard Mine

MEMBERS
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

MEMBERS
26 Reviews
The Ready Relief mine is one of San Diego's most successful mines during the Gold Rush days and comes complete with a murder mystery!
Abandoned spots in San Diego

MINE 5

MEMBERS
6 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
The Institute of Perception in Jacumba is dedicated to the Evolution of the human spirit through the Arts.
Abandoned spots in San Diego

Institute of Perception

CAMPO JACUMBA
5 Reviews
smugglers cave
Abandoned spots in San Diego

CAVE 6

MEMBERS
3 Reviews
savage dam

Savage Dam

MEMBERS
1 Review
Fry Creek Campground & Trail

Fry Creek Campground & Trail

PALOMAR MOUNTAIN
1 Review

WATERFALL 1

MEMBERS
11 Reviews
The easiest hike in Palomar Mountain will take you to the beautiful Doane Pond, situatied in Doane Valley. Picnic with friends, fish and relax the day away!

Doane Pond

PALOMAR MOUNTAIN
1 Review
buddha's enlightenment

SPOT 5

MEMBERS
6 Reviews
Alter Experiences offers a camping experience unlike anything you've had in propelled tree tents!

Alter Experiences Tree Tents

MOUNT LAGUNA
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

MOUNT LAGUNA
1 Review

Alter Experiences Glamping Retreat

SANTA YSABEL
2 Reviews
Abandoned spots in San Diego

Abandoned Pump House

LAKESIDE
1 Review

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