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San Elijo State Beach
Encinitas, California
1.41 mi
/ 20 ft gain
San Elijo State Beach is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California.
San Elijo State Beach Campground
Encinitas, California
4.5
This campground is located right next to the beach as well as next to the San Elijo Lagoon. Head to the beach during the day for a swim. This is also a great place to catch a sunset. If you want to stretch your legs and get moving a bit, you can hike around the San Elijo Lagoon to the east of the campground.
If you bring your gear with you, you can briskly Stand up Paddle in the lagoon and bra...
San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center Loop
Encinitas, California
0.62 mi
/ 16 ft gain
San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California.
Beacon's Beach Walk
Encinitas, California
0.22 mi
/ 26 ft gain
Beacon's Beach Walk is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to see wildlife located near Encinitas, California.
Photograph Surfers at Beacons Beach
Encinitas, California
5.0
Pack for a day of fun, and don’t forget your camera!
Getting there is easy. You can plug “beacons beach” or Leucadia State Beach right into your gps. You’ll find it right off of Neptune Street, where you can park in the parking lot on top of the sea bluff. Walk down the windy beach trail and you are there!
Enjoy your time there and don’t forget to pick up any trash you see! Let’s keep our beac...
Encinitas Ranch Golf Course Trail
Murrieta, California
0.62 mi
/ 39 ft gain
Encinitas Ranch Golf Course Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Encinitas, California.
La Orilla Trail
Encinitas, California
3 mi
/ 59 ft gain
La Orilla Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California.
Annie’s Canyon Trailhead
Solana Beach, California
4.7
2 mi
/ 100 ft gain
If you're looking for a super short hike, this 10 minute flat walk couldn't be more ideal. Start at 840 N Rios Avenue, Solana beach and walk east towards the FWY 5 where you will see Annie’s Canyon on your right. There is only one way to go up the canyons and it gets pretty tight in places, but you'll discover some cool little hideaway spots along the way.
You'll notice a few trails going up ...
Annies Canyon Trail via North Rios Trailhead Loop
Solana Beach, California
1.57 mi
/ 135 ft gain
Annies Canyon Trail via North Rios Trailhead Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Solana Beach, California.
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