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- Volcan Mountain Trail Guide
Every San Diegan has the same autumn urge: get up into the mountains, breathe some cold air, and eat pie. Volcan Mountain lets you do all three before lunch. Just… Read more: Volcan Mountain Trail Guide - San Diego Sunset Hikes
Let’s be real — there’s no such thing as a bad sunset in San Diego. You could be standing in a parking lot in Chula Vista and the sky is… Read more: San Diego Sunset Hikes - San Elijo Lagoon Trail Guide
Most people drive past San Elijo Lagoon every single day on I-5 and never actually go in. It’s right there — nearly 1,000 acres of protected coastal wetland sitting between Cardiff-by-the-Sea… Read more: San Elijo Lagoon Trail Guide - Batiquitos Lagoon Trail Guide
Not every great hike needs to involve any actual elevation. Sometimes the best walk you can take is a flat, shaded meander along one of the last remaining tidal wetlands on… Read more: Batiquitos Lagoon Trail Guide - 10 Coastal Hikes in San Diego
When San Diego is serving up hot weather, there’s no better place to hit the trail than along the coast. From ocean-view bluffs and sandy beaches to lagoons, slot canyons,… Read more: 10 Coastal Hikes in San Diego - James G. Scripps Bluff Preserve Trail: Del Mar’s Hidden Gem Above the Dog Beach
This one is almost embarrassingly easy to miss. The Scripps Bluff Preserve Trail is right there in Del Mar, tucked above the dog beach at the end of 29th Street —… Read more: James G. Scripps Bluff Preserve Trail: Del Mar’s Hidden Gem Above the Dog Beach - Sunset Cliffs Trail Guide
There’s a moment at Sunset Cliffs that gets everyone the first time. You park the car, walk maybe 30 seconds, and suddenly you’re standing at the edge of a sandstone bluff… Read more: Sunset Cliffs Trail Guide - Cabrillo National Monument Trail Guide
Most San Diegans drive past the entrance to Cabrillo National Monument on a regular basis without ever actually going in. It’s right there on the tip of Point Loma, gated and… Read more: Cabrillo National Monument Trail Guide - How Well Do You Know Your San Diego Hikes?
- Sea Cliff Coastal Bluff Trail
Here’s the thing about summer hiking in San Diego. The moment inland temps start creeping into the 90s, most people put their hiking boots away until October and call it a… Read more: Sea Cliff Coastal Bluff Trail