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Día de los Muertos happens on

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Point Loma Native Plant Garden

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Neighborhood Walk: Del Dios

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Town & Country Resort

MISSION VALLEY

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Lake Henshaw

SANTA YSABEL

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Del Mar Mesa Duck Pond

CARMEL VALLEY

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Luxury Bay View Retreat

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San Luis Rey River Trail

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Tijuana River Valley Regional Park Bird & Butterfly Garden

IMPERIAL BEACH

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1 Review

Black Swan Gondola

SAN MARCOS

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Living Coast Discovery Center

CHULA VISTA

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Live Oak County Park

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La Mesa Secret Stairs

LA MESA

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Visit the Old Mission Dam in Mission Trails Regional Park

Old Mission Dam

SANTEE

Visit the Old Mission Dam in M

6 Reviews

Daley Ranch

Hike to one of the earliest pi

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Japanese Friendship Garden

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Dixon Lake

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4 Reviews

San Diego Botanic Garden

ENCINITAS

Explore four miles of garden t

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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

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Take a scenic hike in Palomar Mountain which leads you to the Palomar Observatory!

Palomar Observatory Trail

PALOMAR MOUNTAIN

Take a scenic hike in Palomar

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Calavera Lake’s Cave, Volcano & Labyrinths

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4 Reviews

Balboa’s Bridle Trail

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3 Reviews

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

Boulder Park

Boulder Park is one of Jacumba

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Poway Stage Coach Stop

Walk along the oldest road in

1 Review

Maple Canyon

BANKERS HILL

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1 Review

Visit Morning Star Ranch, the compound and growing grounds responsible for the wonderful Yellow Deli!

Morning Star Ranch

Visit Morning Star Ranch, the

6 Reviews

Munchkin House

A mini home in La Jolla is rum

18 Reviews

Desert View Tower

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3 Reviews

Grape Day Park

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

Rancho Penasquitos Adobe

Visit the Rancho Penasquitos A

2 Reviews

Presidio Park Historical Spots

Explore San Diego's birth plac

6 Reviews

Spruce St. Suspension Bridge

HILLCREST

Walk across one of San Diego's

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Visit Harper's Topiary Garden, San Diego's own Edward Scissorhand garden!

Harper’s Topiary Garden

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2 Reviews

Seeley Stables

Visit Seeley Stables in Old To

1 Review

SS Monte Carlo

CORONADO

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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

Visit the Pacific Southwest Ra

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

The Weir

PALOMAR MOUNTAIN

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5 Reviews

Secrets of UCSD

The secrets of UCSD include ta

5 Reviews

Crestridge Ecological Reserve

EL CAJON

Hike Crestridge Ecological Res

4 Reviews

Bernardo Winery

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2 Reviews

Palomares House

Visit the historic Palomares H

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Hike the Hosp Grove, one of Carlsbad's beautiful nature trails alongside one of San Diegos lagoons

Hosp Grove

Hike the Hosp Grove, one of Ca

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Butterfly Farm

ENCINITAS

The butterfly farm in Encinita

4 Reviews

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

The historic Old Cactus Garden

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Dinwiddie Preserve

Hike the open-space Dinwiddie

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Formerly known as the Mushroom Caves, come explore the ancient slot canyons in Sorrento Beach called Annie's Canyon!

Annie’s Canyon Mushroom Caves

SOLANA BEACH

Formerly known as the Mushroom

16 Reviews

Little Free Libraries

Check the hundreds of Little F

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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

The Berkeley Ferryboat is a st

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Eagle & High Peak Mine

JULIAN

The Eagle Mine in Julian was o

1 Review

Fletcher Point

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The Sheriff's Museum consists of 6800 square feet of exhibit space, covering the entire history of the San Diego County Sheriff's Department from its inception.

Sheriff’s Museum

The Sheriff's Museum consists

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Hot Springs Mountain

WARNER SPRINGS

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3 Reviews

Santee Lakes

SANTEE

Santee Lakes has 7 amazing lak

1 Review

Rancho PQ-Trans County Trail

The Rancho Penasquitos-Trans C

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The Heartbreak Hotel

Located in a traditional subur

5 Reviews

Hike Cowles Mountain at night and not only have the entire mountain to yourself but be greeted by other-worldly views at the top!

Cowles Mountain

SANTEE

Hike Cowles Mountain at night

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Visit San Diego's very own hobbit house, hidden in the hills of North County!

The Hobbit House

RAMONA

Visit San Diego's very own hob

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

Inaja Memorial Park

SANTA YSABEL

Visit the Inaja memorial park

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Rancho Bernardo Inn

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Anza Borrego Slot Canyon

ANZA BORREGO DESERT

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1 Review

Kitchen Creek Falls

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1 Review

Historic Flume Trail

LAKESIDE

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1 Review

Vista Conservancy Walking Trail

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Valley of the Moon

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1 Review

Elfin Forest

Visit one of San Diego's haunt

4 Reviews

Bonsall Bell Tent Glamping

BONSALL

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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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Lions, Tigers & Bears

ALPINE

Lions Tigers Bears Hidden San

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Guajome Lake

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Bella Sareena Beauty Lounge & Wellness Spa

SOLANA BEACH

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American Coffee House & Tea

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Phenomenal Escape Room

KEARNY MESA

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Taylor Pond

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Luiseño Park

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Buena Vista Park

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Oceanside’s Heritage Park

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Diane’s Herbs

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Campo Transport Museum

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Beckon Experiences Luxury Picnic

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1 Review

Morrison Pond

CHULA VISTA

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1 Review

West Side Road & Devil’s Jumpoff

RAMONA

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

Natural History Museum

Visit the world-famous Natural

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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

SCRIPPS RANCH

Visit the San Diego Crime Vict

13 Reviews

The Black Mountain Gliderport is one of San Diego's historic gliderports that has been used since the 1920's

Black Mountain Gliderport

The Black Mountain Gliderport

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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

Palm Canyon is a tropical oasi

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

Lake Hodges

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1 Review

Visit San Diego's very own Lavender Farm, located in the back-country of Valley Center!

Keys Creek Lavender Farms

Visit San Diego's very own Lav

4 Reviews

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

Presidio Park Hiking Trails

Visit the historical Presidio

3 Reviews

Visit the Alta Vista Gardens in Vista. This is one of San Diego's largest and cheapest botanical gardens!

Alta Vista Botanical Garden

Visit the Alta Vista Gardens i

4 Reviews

Questhaven Rd.

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10 Reviews

Blue Lagoon Retreat

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Briercrest Park

LA MESA

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2 Reviews

Calcite Mine Slot Canyon

ANZA BORREGO DESERT

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Neighborhood Walk: Mission Hills

**If you are a business locate

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Magic Mountain Airbnb

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1 Review

Christmas Light Displays

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Waterfall 6

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Eco Boat Rentals

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Halloween Homes: Bressi Ranch

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Dos Picos Park

RAMONA

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Haunted Hallows in Fallbrook

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Halloween Homes: Harmony Grove

ESCONDIDO MISC

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Lucy Evans Lauren Memorial Garden

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Friendship Park

IMPERIAL BEACH

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Cemetery 1

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Highland Valley Trail

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Los Jilgueros Preserve

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Dave’s Rock Garden

ENCINITAS

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Ricardo Breceda Art Gallery

WARNER SPRINGS

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Burnt Rancheria Glamping

MOUNT LAGUNA

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SPOT 6

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3 Reviews

Valley Center’s Yellow Brick Rd.

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9 Reviews

La Jolla Natural Park is no doubt a hidden gem. With scenic views that can be seen all the way to Mexico, this short hike is packed with diversity!

La Jolla Natural Park

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Liberty Arising

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1 Review

Lopez House

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4 Reviews

The Sunset Trail to Laguna Meadows is one of the most scenic hiking trails in all of San Diego. Beautiful during every season, take this day trip now!

Sunset Trail to Laguna Meadows

MOUNT LAGUNA

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1 Review

SPOT 13

Kwaaymii Point has one of the

6 Reviews

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

SPOT 11

Explore one of San Diego's aba

3 Reviews

Color Trails

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4 Reviews

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

SPOT 7

Explore one of the old wagon t

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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

The White Lady Cave got its na

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Stairway to the Sun

Catch the best seat in the hou

1 Review

Secret Pyramids of Scripps Ranch

Hidden in the woods of Scripps

7 Reviews

San Diego Flume

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1 Review

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

Rattlesnake Mountain is an his

6 Reviews

Beach 1

Check out one of San Diego's m

5 Reviews

The Moon Song Waterfall is a seasonal waterfall. The hike is beautiful with many accessible trails nearby and very little elevation.

WATERFALL 4

The Moon Song Waterfall is a s

9 Reviews

Hike to one of the prettiest panoramic views to a large rock with two chair cemented to it, earning its name Lover's Peak

SPOT 16

Hike to one of the prettiest p

1 Review

Chi Wellness & Holistic Dentistry

LA MESA

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High Desert Retreat

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

Ghost Mountain & Marshal House

ANZA BORREGO DESERT

Visit the ruins of hermit Mars

3 Reviews

Get one of the best views in Pacific Beach from Kate Sessions Park!

Kate Sessions Park

PACIFIC BEACH

Get one of the best views in P

2 Reviews

Valley Center Historical Society

Learn more about the history o

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Reuben H. Fleet Science Center

We had SO much fun at the Paus

2 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

CHULA VISTA

Legends of a Big-foot type mon

18 Reviews

Museum of Man

The Museum of Man in Balboa Pa

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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

Marston Canyon & Footbridge

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Florida Canyon

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Salk Institute

Visit the prized Salk Institut

1 Review

La Jolla Secret Swings

Explore the secret swings of L

25 Reviews

Visit the Peace Garden. This is one of San Diego's greatest community gardens located in City Heights!

San Diego Peace Garden

CITY HEIGHTS

Visit the Peace Garden. This i

3 Reviews

Star of India

SEAPORT VILLAGE

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Harmony Grove

ESCONDIDO MEMBERS

Drive through Harmony Grove, o

18 Reviews

Visit Warner Springs

WARNER SPRINGS

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1 Review

Hike one of Serra Mesa's beautiful trails, Sandrock Canyon!

Sandrock Canyon Trail

SERRA MESA

Hike one of Serra Mesa's beaut

2 Reviews

Hike to Tooth Rock, a boulder resembling a giant tooth in Poway!

Tooth Rock

Hike to Tooth Rock, a boulder

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

Explore old, abandoned train c

1 Review

Summers Past Farms

EL CAJON

summers past farms

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Lake Miramar

SCRIPPS RANCH

Visit or go fishing at the bea

5 Reviews

Gaslamp Museum

DOWNTOWN

Visit the William Heath Davis

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La Jolla's coast is a whole new world when the tide goes down!

La Jolla Caves, Coves & Tidepools

La Jolla's coast is a whole ne

1 Review

Lake Hodges has one of San Diego's easiest waterfall hikes for all ages!

Lake Hodges Waterfall

Lake Hodges has one of San Die

3 Reviews

Lhooq/Exrealism Vintage Bookstore

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2 Reviews

Metate Meadows is a lush green wonderland hike in Poway!

Metate Meadows

Metate Meadows is a lush green

2 Reviews

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

Mission San Antonio de Pala

PALA

The Mission San Antonio de Pal

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Exotica Rare Fruit Farm

Visit San Diego's most unique

9 Reviews

Eichar’s Grave

Visit the grave site of John E

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

Día de los Muertos happens on

1 Review

San Diego has its own UFO repair shop in the desert and it is definitely worth your time!

Coyote’s Flying Saucer Retrievals & Repairs

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10 Reviews

Cypress Canyon

There are many secrets that la

1 Review

The Giant Grove Trail is an enjoyable 1-mile loop loop in Scripps Ranch shaded by eucalyptus trees

Giant Grove Trail

SCRIPPS RANCH

The Giant Grove Trail is an en

4 Reviews

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

CUYAMACA

Visit Cuyamaca State Park. Thi

1 Review

Visit Golden Hill Park in Balboa Park. This fountain grotto is the oldest surviving structure in the entire park!

Golden Hill Park

GOLDEN HILL

Golden Hill Park

4 Reviews

Grant Hotel

DOWNTOWN

Visit the Grant Hotel, one of

2 Reviews

Hotel del Coronado

CORONADO

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2 Reviews

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

Alpine Historical Society

ALPINE

Visit the Alpine Historical So

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

Explore one of San Diego's gho

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

SANTA YSABEL

Standing alone on a hillside i

1 Review

Spanish Village in Balboa Park is San Diego’s coveted secret for art lovers. Visit artist studios and gawk at the beauty surrounding you!

Spanish Village

Spanish Village in Balboa Park

1 Review

Rancho Guajome Adobe

Visit the Rancho Guajome Adobe

4 Reviews

Have a homemade meal at the Yellow Deli in Valley Center, one of the quaintest restaurants in San Diego County!

Yellow Deli Valley Center

Have a homemade meal at the Ye

2 Reviews

Poway Lake

Hike one of Poway's beautiful

1 Review

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

Old Point Loma Lighthouse

Visit one of San Diego's oldes

1 Review

Visit the Phap Vuong Monastery, one of San Diego's beautiful Buddhist Monasteries located in Escondido

Phap Vuong Monastery

Visit the Phap Vuong Monastery

2 Reviews

Cosmopolitan Hotel

Visit the Cosmopolitan Hotel i

1 Review

Copper Creek Falls & Mine