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- 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 and Solana Beach, one of… 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 the Southern California coast, with… 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, and historic landmarks, these coastal… 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 — a wooden staircase climbing up… Read more: James G. Scripps Bluff Preserve Trail: Del Mar’s Hidden Gem Above the Dog Beach - 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 season. And honestly — for… Read more: Sea Cliff Coastal Bluff Trail - La Jolla Beach Trail
Not every great hike involves a mountain. Sometimes the best ones are the ones right at sea level — where the trail is the coastline, the views are wall-to-wall Pacific Ocean, and the wildlife is lounging… Read more: La Jolla Beach Trail - Your Complete Guide to Hiking Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
If there’s one hike in San Diego that absolutely everyone should do at least once, it’s Torrey Pines. And if you live here and haven’t been yet — what are you doing? This place is in… Read more: Your Complete Guide to Hiking Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve - Palomar High Point Hiking Guide
If you’re looking for a hike that genuinely earns its views, Palomar High Point is it. At 6,140 feet, it’s the highest point in the entire Palomar Ranger District of the Cleveland National Forest — and… Read more: Palomar High Point Hiking Guide - Waterfall Hikes in San DiegoWaterfall hikes in San Diego can be special if you go at the right time. San Diego has great weather year round, with very little rain. This makes for awesome beach weather but in terms… Read more: Waterfall Hikes in San Diego