5 Peak Challenge- Mission Trails Regional Park
What is the 5 Peak Challenge? If you just moved to San Diego, one of the first hikes you’ll probably do is Cowles Mountain. It’s a great first hike if […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hiking Kwaay Paay Peak
Kwaay Paay is part of the 5 Peak Challenge at Mission Trails Regional Park. Hiking Kwaay Paay is a short but steep challenge. It’s only 2.4 miles round trip but […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 😉 […]