Top Adventures in San Diego
Hike the Rose Canyon Trail
This hike is open year-round but is especially beautiful in the spring when the wildflowers are blooming and the spring is running. This trail offers good entry level mountain biking, with mostly flat well maintained trails and a couple of challen...
8.9 miles
725 ft gain
Hike to the Rope Swing in Tecolote Canyon
Tecolote Canyon offers a great opportunity to explore nature right in the heart of San Diego, whether it is a hike, run, or bike ride on the trails. But the best kept secret is perhaps a rope swing over the creek! The main trail starts off at Te...
4.4 miles
Bonfire at Fiesta Island
This island offers scenic views of of mission bay and if you're lucky, you can catch fireworks from Sea World. The bonfire rings are stationed around the island, so make sure you get there early to stake yours out, especially if you're headed ther...
Stand Up Paddle (SUP) in Mission Bay
They call it one of the world’s largest man made water parks. Mission bay is an amazing SUP location of man made bays and parks located just minutes from the San Diego Airport.One of the favorite coves is the Santa Barbara cove not just because it...
Explore Old Town San Diego State Historical Park
From where Father Junipero Serra established the first of 21 California Missions in 1769, this area was the first permanent European settlement in the San Diego region.
Today, past and present meet in a preserved historical park located near Downt...
1 miles
Dive La Jolla Shores
While it doesn't get the attention of La Jolla Cove's green fields, the shores are one of the best parts about San Diego.Driving up to the large parking area it's immediately clear you've come to the right place as there's almost always divers sui...
Photographing Scripp's Pier
Parking is easy, there are tons of random street you can park on just a little walk away. Be sure to arrive on scene at least an hour before sunset. Make sure to look up the sunset time and the weather forecast. Clouds will make for the most drama...
Swing on the La Jolla Tree Swings
From Torrey Pines Rd, turn left onto La Jolla Shores Drive. After about 1/4 of a mile down start to look for parking preferably near UCSD Coastal Apartments. Once parked walk along the UCSD apartments until you see Discovery way. Make a left at Di...
Surf Scripps Pier
Park on La Jolla Shores Drive and make the short walk down the boat ramp north of the pier. This spot often has some of the clearest waters in San Diego, making it a picturesque place to surf. During low tide, check out the tide pools just north o...
Discover the Spruce Street Suspension Bridge
Located at the intersection of Spruce Street and First Avenue this spot is hard to miss! There is no parking lot, but there is plenty of street parking nearby!! This suspension bridge is one of those hidden gems in San Diego. Located within Banker...
Surfing at Black's Beach via the Main Gate
With arguably some of San Diego’s best waves, Black’s Beach can be found in the vicinity of the University of California San Diego campus, at the southern end of Torrey Pines State Beach and north of La Jolla Shores. Stately eight-figure mansions ...
1 miles
650 ft gain
Explore La Jolla Cove
La Jolla Cove is one of the most photographed beaches in San Diego, located on the coast just south of Torrey Pines Natural Reserve. La Jolla Cove is also one of the best spots in San Diego for snorkeling and scuba diving. This calm cove is ecolog...
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Encinitas, California
Outsite // San Diego
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Valley Center, California
Chandelier Springs Stream
Perfect summer backcountry campsite. Long, difficult hike, very private.From $75/night
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Valley Center, California
Chandelier Springs
Remote and picturesque campsite surrounded by Manzanita, Sage, and Live Oak trees. Hiking on property includes trails through a year round stream with waterfalls. World class biking opportunities. ...From $130/night
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Fallbrook, California
Bring Your Tent To This Beautiful Fallbrook Farm
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