Hiking Poway: Goat Mountain
Goat Mountain is a challenging hike away from all the crowds with great views. Located in Poway, this hiking trail starts at the end of a cul-de-sac in one of the neighborhoods and takes you up 1,100 ft to the rocky summit. Even for the veteran hiker, this is a challenge. Don’t let the short […]
Dog Friendly Hikes in San Diego
As a dog owner myself, I understand the feeling of wanting to take your dog everywhere. You’ll find plenty of dog friendly hikes in San Diego. Just remember to always check the weather before hiking with your dog, especially in the summer. Dogs overheat a lot faster than people do. If the temperature seems warm […]
Hike Viejas Mountain- Alpine
Viejas Mountain is located in Alpine, just 35 minutes from downtown San Diego. This was a great sunrise hike! We started at 6 AM and made it back to our cars at 8:30 AM, with a 30 min break at the top. Sunrise hikes in San Diego are great to avoid the crowds and the […]
Locals Guide: Hiking Torrey Pines
Torrey Pines Reserve is a beautiful place to hike just off the coast in San Diego. Torrey Pines hiking trails offer endless views of the ocean and cooler temperatures because of the ocean breeze. Out of the 8 well marked hiking trails my personal favorite is the Torrey Pines Beach Trail. Reason being- this hike […]
Top Things to Do In Bend, Oregon
On a whim, we decided to take advantage of working from home and visit Bend, OR. We were there for a total of 10 days and it was so much fun! Worked during the week and explored all of Bend after work and on the weekends. Even thinking about making a second trip back this […]
Weekend Getaway To Catalina Island
Catalina Island is open! My boyfriend and I did a weekend getaway (Fri-Sun) this summer to Catalina Island and had a blast! Since traveling international is not an option this year, we’ve decided to travel within the US. I had such a great experience for my first time. In this guide, I’ll be going over […]
Sunset Hot Air Balloon Riding!
Amazing. Exciting. Thrilling. Breathtaking. I recommend a hot air balloon ride to everyone- tourists and locals alike. You can’t get these views elsewhere. We were in the air for 1 hour and 12 minutes. Our pilot was great- couldn’t have asked for a better take off or landing. I’m not gonna lie, I was nervous […]
San Diego Swimming Holes
Swimming holes in San Diego are not easy to come by, so make sure to add this hiking trail to your list. The water was still flowing in mid July. Some sites list this as a waterfall hike in San Diego, but it’s small compared to Cedar Creek Falls and Three Sisters Falls. You’ll still […]
Shasta Lake Houseboat Trip 2020
I went on my first houseboat trip when I was 8 years old, and have been hooked ever since. I’ve made so many memories on these trips- I learned to fish, rode my first jet ski, intertubed, paddle boarded, and most importantly just got to enjoy being in an area with no cell service. If […]
Hiking Etiquette 101
If you’re new to hiking in San Diego, welcome! Before you go on your next hike, I highly suggest you read this through. This page serves as a friendly reminder on how to properly share our awesome San Diego hiking trails with other hikers and bikers. There’s also some top tips for hiking included. This […]
North and South Fortuna
There are so many places to hike in San Diego. Just in Mission Trails Regional Park alone there are over 60 miles of hiking trails. North and South Fortuna Summit are 2 of the 5 peaks in the 5 Peak Challenge. I chose to start at East Fortuna Staging Area and head to North Fortuna […]
Black Mountain Summit Hiking Trail
Black Mountain Summit is perfect for beginners looking for a bit of a challenge. Located in Rancho Penasquitos, Black Mountain Summit is only 4 miles roundtrip making this hiking trail a shortie but a goodie! With an elevation gain of about 800 ft, Black Mountain Summit makes for a great transition hike into more difficult […]
Stonewall Peak Hiking Trail
NOW OPEN Did you know the summit of Stonewall Peak takes you 5,370 ft in the air? That’s why it’s one of the best hiking trails in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park for the awesome 360° views at the top! What makes the 900 ft elevation gain doable is the switchbacks. Compared to Kwaay Paay Peak., […]
Sunset Hike Kwaay Paay Peak
NOW OPEN Such a great sunset hike in San Diego. On a clear day you can see downtown and the ocean from the summit. With an elevation gain of 1,194 ft, you’re gonna have to put in some work for this view. This hiking trail is part of the 5 Peak Challenge at Mission Trails […]
Elfin Forest, Escondido
A great hike if you’re looking for something a little more challenging and longer in length. Elfin Forest has 11 miles of hiking trails, mountain biking, and also for equestrian use. The drive to get here and the trail are both very scenic, but my favorite part is definitely lunch at my favorite brewery after. […]
Father Junipero Serra Trail/ Old Mission Dam
NOW OPEN Only 15 min away from downtown San Diego, Mission Trails Regional Park is a great place to getaway for a few hours filled with tons of hiking trails ranging in difficulty. Father Junipero Serra Trail is paved from start to finish, making it extremely easy and enjoyable. There are countless trails you will […]
Mushroom House/ Black’s Beach, La Jolla
NOW OPEN If you’re looking for an easy hike to the beach, this one is for you! Only 1/2 mile to the beach and the pathway is paved. Once you reach the beach, if you turn left you’ll see the “Mushroom House.” It was originally built as a guest house. In order to access it, […]
Torrey Pines Beach Trail
This hike has stellar ocean views, dolphin sightings, and the trails are well marked and maintained. There is a ton of signage so you won’t get lost. Torrey Pines Natural Reserve has many different trails but my favorite is the Beach Trail. Best part about this hike is it ends at the beach so pack […]
Ho Chi Minh “Trail”
NOW OPEN What’s more San Diegan than a hike that at ends at the beach? A hike that ends at a NUDE beach! Can’t say you weren’t warned now 😉 I call this a “trail” because it’s not maintained at all. Recently it’s become extremely overgrown and at times feels like you’re walking through a […]
