Historical | Hidden San Diego

Spot 20

0 Reviews

Wright's Field

Wright’s Field

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Downtown Julian

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Harrison Serenity Ranch

PALOMAR MOUNTAIN

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Eagle Nest Historic Adobe

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Neighborhood Walk: Coronado

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belmont park (5)

Belmont Park

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Zoro Garden

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Emerald Village Intentional Community

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Kosay Kumeyaay Market (2)

Kosay Kumeyaay Market

1 Review

leslie perlis house

Leslie Perlis House

1 Review

Visit Balboa Park's historic international homes and get a taste of cultures from around the world! The House of Pacific Relations International Cottages.

House of Pacific Relations International Cottages

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Barona Cultural Center & Museum

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abandoned mobile home (27)

Spot 18

1 Review

neighborhood walk del dios (5)

Neighborhood Walk: Del Dios

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lake henshaw

Lake Henshaw

1 Review

Visitor's Guide: Balboa Park

Golden Hill Park

4 Reviews

Take a unique visit to the Salt Mines in Chula Vista: This is San Diego's 2nd second-longest running business mining salt from the ocean.

Salt Mines

5 Reviews

salk institute

Salk Institute

1 Review

Palm Canyon is a tropical oasis, containing more than 450 palms (58 species) within its 2 acres. A true hidden spot in Balboa Park!

Palm Canyon

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Visit the San Diego Mission Basilica de Alcala, San Diego's oldest mission, founded in 1769

San Diego Mission Basilica de Alcalá

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Take the alternative drive to Palomar Mountain on the historical and beautiful Nate Harrison Grade. Learn all about the man that inspired the name.

Nate Harrison Grade

PALOMAR MOUNTAIN

7 Reviews

Mt Helix

Mount Helix Park

5 Reviews

Live Oak County Park

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The Balboa Desert Garden is a historic garden that was created under the supervision of Kate Sessions for the California Pacific International Exposition.

Balboa Desert & Rose Garden

1 Review

Visit the Old Mission Dam in Mission Trails Regional Park

Old Mission Dam

6 Reviews

Daley Ranch

Daley Ranch

1 Review

Visitor's Guide: Balboa Park

Japanese Friendship Garden

1 Review

Hiking to Lake Calavera will offer you many surprises! Visit an ancient volcano, labyrinths and even a cave!

Calavera Lake’s Cave, Volcano & Labyrinths

4 Reviews

Balboa’s Bridle Trail

3 Reviews

Boulder Park is one of Jacumba's coolest places to explore filled with rocks carved into animals!

Boulder Park

1 Review

poway stage coach stop

Poway Stage Coach Stop

1 Review

Munchkin House

18 Reviews

Desert View Tower

Desert View Tower

3 Reviews

Grape Day Park

Grape Day Park

2 Reviews

Visit the Rancho Penasquitos Adobe, one of San Diego's oldest homes, now turned into a museum.

Rancho Penasquitos Adobe

RANCHO PENASQUITOS

2 Reviews

Presidio Park Historical Spots

6 Reviews

Visit one of San Diego's oldest and most historic monuments, the Point Loma Lighthouse

Old Point Loma Lighthouse

1 Review

Spruce St. Suspension Bridge

Spruce St. Suspension Bridge

1 Review

Seeley Stables

1 Review

SS Monte Carlo

1 Review

Visit the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum in Campo with the opportunity to get to explore up-close old, retired train carts.

Pacific Southwest Railway Museum

1 Review

One of Palomar Mountain's day hikes takes you to a mysterious, stone structure called the Weir

The Weir

PALOMAR MOUNTAIN

5 Reviews

Crestridge Ecological Reserve

4 Reviews

Palomares House

1 Review

The historic Old Cactus Garden in Balboa was developed under the direction of Kate Sessions for the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition.

Old Cactus Garden

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The Berkeley Ferryboat is a steamboat that was built in 1898 and operated for 60 years on the San Francisco Bay. It is now part of the Maritime Museum.

Berkeley Ferryboat

SEAPORT VILLAGE

1 Review

Eagle & High Peak Mine

1 Review

Visit the Inaja memorial park dedicated to 11 firefighters who lost their lives fighting a fire here in the 1950's

Inaja Memorial Park

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Friendship Park

0 Reviews

Historic Flume Trail

1 Review

elfin forest

Elfin Forest

4 Reviews

The Campo stone store museum was the result of a raid by border bandits in 1875. The store decided to re-build their store into a stone “fortress” to ensure protection from future issues.

Campo Stone Store Museum

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Guajome Lake

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American Coffee House & Tea

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Albert Beach House

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Oceanside's Heritage Park

Oceanside’s Heritage Park

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High Desert Retreat

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Campo Transport Museum

0 Reviews

Visit the world-famous Natural History Museum in Balboa Park!

Natural History Museum

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Visit the San Diego Crime Victims Oak Garden which was started as a tribute to Cara Knott

Cara Knott Memorial Garden

13 Reviews

Bly Rock Quarry is one of San Diego's rock quarries used to construct a dam nearby

Lake Hodges

RANCHO BERNARDO

1 Review

Visit the historical Presidio Park, with its rich history, beautiful greenery, old monuments and ruins and even a battlefield!

Presidio Park Hiking Trails

3 Reviews

Questhaven Rd.

Questhaven Rd.

10 Reviews

Kumeyaay Lake and Campground (1)

Kumeyaay Lake & Campground

1 Review

Explore the Mushroom House, one of the most bizarre homes in America located at the bottom of a nice hike in La Jolla, San Diego

Mushroom House

8 Reviews

Hike along the aqua-hued Lake Morena to the majestic dam and overlook. This is a great adventure and day trip!

Lake Morena & Dam

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There are more secrets than meets the eye on Mt Soledad in La Jolla. Learn all about the Troll Bridges and where to find them!

La Jolla’s Troll Bridges

1 Review

Learn about some of the secret ties Coronado has with Wizard of Oz author L. Franks Baum

Coronado’s Wizard of Oz Secrets

2 Reviews

mission hills neighborhood walk (23)

Neighborhood Walk: Mission Hills

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Magic Mountain Airbnb

1 Review

vineyard hacienda

Vineyard Hacienda

RANCHO SAN DIEGO

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Cemetery 1

0 Reviews

Los Jilgueros Preserve

0 Reviews

SPOT 6

3 Reviews

Valley Center’s Yellow Brick Rd.

9 Reviews

Lopez House

5 Reviews

SPOT 13

6 Reviews

goat canyon trestle

Goat Canyon Trestle

17 Reviews

Explore one of San Diego's abandoned historic homesteads tucked away in an overgrown and forgotten field.

SPOT 11

3 Reviews

Explore one of the old wagon trails in Lake Hodges, owned by the Carroll brothers

SPOT 7

0 Reviews

Black Mountain Mine is an abandoned arsenic mine used in the early 1900's. Now deemed unsafe for visit, the surrounding area is still cool to explore!

MINE 2

1 Review

CAVE 1

5 Reviews

Tucked away off a busy road lays the foundation of an abandoned masonic lodge. Beautiful details embedded into the foundation make this a neat place to explore!

SPOT 3

1 Review

SPOT 2

3 Reviews

The White Lady Cave got its name after a tragic incident in the 1800’s involving a young lady who was swept out to sea.

CAVE 7

0 Reviews

MINE 3

1 Review

Secret Pyramids of Scripps Ranch

7 Reviews

San Diego Flume

1 Review

WATERFALL 2

11 Reviews

Rum Runners Cave is a historic smugglers cave on the coast of San Diego that was originally part of an elaborate park called Spalding Park

CAVE 8

15 Reviews

Rattlesnake Mountain is an historic canyon filled with wildflowers in the springtime, a dam overflowing with water after a good rain & an exlporatory mine!

MINE 1

6 Reviews

The legendary Popcorn and Gnome caves offer stunning views of the valley below and an adventure-packed day!

CAVE 5

RANCHO BERNARDO

6 Reviews

MINE 4

1 Review

The MacVane House was built in the late 1800's & was burned down by an arsonist who also happened to be a volunteer firefighter on the scene!

SPOT 17

10 Reviews

Lake Hodges Dam is a multiple-arch dam that sits on the San Dieguito River. This is an amazing adventure and place to hike around!

Lake Hodges Dam

11 Reviews

Star of India

SEAPORT VILLAGE

0 Reviews

Harmony Grove

Harmony Grove

ESCONDIDO MEMBERS

20 Reviews

Visit Warner Springs

1 Review

Visit the ruins of hermit Marshal South's home on Ghost Mountain in the Anza Borrego Desert

Ghost Mountain & Marshal House

ANZA BORREGO DESERT

3 Reviews

Valley Center Historical Society

0 Reviews

Legends of a Big-foot type monster have swarmed Prctor Valley for over 50 years now! Come out to see if the stories are true!

Proctor Valley

18 Reviews

museum of man

Museum of Man

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Marston Canyon is one of the extensive trails located within Balboa Park. There are many paths you can take, all filled with their own unique beauty.

Marston Canyon & Footbridge

1 Review

Golden Gem Mine

7 Reviews

Stay at one of famous designer James Hubbell's homes in Alpine, named the Shire after its whimsical look!

The Shire

1 Review

Explore old, abandoned train carts known as the Carrizo Gorge Railyard in the Jacumba. This is an historic area great for photoshoots.

SPOT 10

1 Review

Gaslamp Museum

0 Reviews

Visit Pala's beautiful Native American cemetery. Here you can also view an historic chapel, garden and museum!

Mission San Antonio de Pala

0 Reviews

eichars grave

Eichar’s Grave

RANCHO PENASQUITOS

4 Reviews

Día de los Muertos happens once a year, & is a time when the spirits of loved ones who have died return to earth to celebrate with friends and family.

Old Town’s Dia de los Muertos

1 Review

Visit Cuyamaca State Park. This is one of San Diego's mountain towns complete with a lake, cabin rentals and much more!

Cuyamaca State Park

1 Review

Grant Hotel

2 Reviews

Hotel del Coronado

2 Reviews

Visit the Alpine Historical Society and learn about our great history!

Alpine Historical Society

3 Reviews

Explore one of San Diego's ghost town, Old Highway 80! There are a ton of abandoned spots to see!

Abandoned Highway 80

2 Reviews

Standing alone on a hillside in the small town of Santa Ysabel, this 19th century church, museum and cemetery can present a haunted atmosphere.

Santa Ysabel Mission

1 Review

rancho guajome adobe

Rancho Guajome Adobe

4 Reviews

Cosmopolitan Hotel

1 Review

Hike Copper Creek Falls to an old mining district and waterfall on the outskirts of Encinitas

Copper Creek Falls & Mine

2 Reviews