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Spot 20

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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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julian farm orchard (6)

Julian Farm & Orchard

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David Baze trail

Spot 19

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children's nature retreat (2)

Children’s Nature Retreat

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Santa Ysabel Preserve West

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lake henshaw

Lake Henshaw

1 Review

Oasis Camel Dairy

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Iron mountain is located in Poway and is the 2nd highest peak in this town. From the top you get beautiful panoramic views that can be seen all the way to the ocean.

Iron Mountain

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Cuyamaca Peak offer stunning panoramic views of San Diego, Mexico, Arizona and San Bernadino!

Cuyamaca Peak

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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

cedar creek falls

Cedar Creek Falls

15 Reviews

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

Palomar Observatory Trail

PALOMAR MOUNTAIN

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

Morning Star Ranch

6 Reviews

Desert View Tower

Desert View Tower

3 Reviews

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

Galleta Meadows

Galleta Meadows

ANZA BORREGO DESERT

6 Reviews

Eagle & High Peak Mine

1 Review

Hot Springs Mountain

3 Reviews

Monument Peak is one of the highest peaks in San Diego and offers one of the best breath-taking views!

Monument Peak

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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

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Anza Borrego Slot Canyon

ANZA BORREGO DESERT

1 Review

Kitchen Creek Falls

1 Review

Historic Flume Trail

1 Review

Valley of the Moon

1 Review

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 Hidden San Diego

Lions, Tigers & Bears

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Campo Transport Museum

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West Side Road & Devil’s Jumpoff

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

Keys Creek Lavender Farms

4 Reviews

JAB Canid Conservation Center

1 Review

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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Hike one of Palomar Mountains easy and beautiful trails in Doane Valley. The French trail is under a mile but packed with beauty!

French Valley Trail

PALOMAR MOUNTAIN

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calcite mine slot canyon

Calcite Mine Slot Canyon

ANZA BORREGO DESERT

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Cemetery 1

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Ricardo Breceda Art Gallery

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Burnt Rancheria Glamping

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SPOT 6

3 Reviews

Valley Center’s Yellow Brick Rd.

9 Reviews

Liberty Arising

1 Review

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

1 Review

SPOT 13

6 Reviews

goat canyon trestle

Goat Canyon Trestle

17 Reviews

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

MINE 3

1 Review

San Diego Flume

1 Review

MINE 4

1 Review

Murder House

10 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

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

Golden Gem Mine

7 Reviews

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

Three Sisters Falls is one of San Diego's most impressive waterfalls, but doesn't come easy!

Three Sisters Falls

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

Mission San Antonio de Pala

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

Coyote’s Flying Saucer Retrievals & Repairs

10 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

1 Review

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

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

Yellow Deli Valley Center

2 Reviews

Visit the St. Francis of Assisi Chapel & Cemetery, land of the Cupeno Indians and where the Trail of Tears began

St. Francis of Assisi Chapel & Cemetery

2 Reviews

Barker Valley

8 Reviews

Visit the Stonewall Mine Ruins and old cabin in Cuyamaca for a slice of San Diego's mountain history!

Stonewall Mine

2 Reviews

Visit the Volcan Mountain, one of San Diego's mountain rich in Native American history

Volcan Mountain

3 Reviews

Visit the Metta Forest Monastery, one of San Diego's beautiful Buddhist monasteries, tucked away in the hills of Valley Center

Metta Forest Monastery

2 Reviews

Eagle Rock

Eagle Rock

1 Review

Hike to the historical plane crash memorial Jamacha Ridge . This is a nice hike in the hills of Green Valley, Cuyamaca

Airplane Crash Memorial on Japacha Ridge

2 Reviews

Hike Doane Valley, one of Palomar Mountain's most stunning areas, filled with thick trees, fog and wildlife

Doane Valley

PALOMAR MOUNTAIN

2 Reviews

Visit the Dyar House ruins. This is one of San Diego's historical ruins in Cuyamaca.

Dyar House Ruins

1 Review

Hike the Luelf Preserve, one of Ramona's pretty hiking trails!

Luelf Pond County Preserve

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Visit the beautiful Green Valley Falls in Cuyamaca. This is a short hike through the mountains and a beauty-packed adventure!

Green Valley Falls

2 Reviews

Escape the city for a day and head to the beautiful back-country of Warner Springs to Indian Flats Campground

Indian Flats Campground

1 Review

Ocean View Gem Mine & Inn

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Hubbard Mine

4 Reviews

Visit the historic Gopher Mine and migrant camp in the backcountry of Julian. This is a beautiful, scenic hike with multiple mines to explore!

Mine 6

25 Reviews

The Ready Relief mine is one of San Diego's most successful mines during the Gold Rush days and comes complete with a murder mystery!

MINE 5

6 Reviews

The Anza Borrego Desert is one of California's National State Parks in San Diego! It is filled with many great adventures awaiting you!

Visit Anza Borrego Desert

ANZA BORREGO DESERT

1 Review

The Institute of Perception in Jacumba is dedicated to the Evolution of the human spirit through the Arts.

Institute of Perception

5 Reviews

smugglers cave

CAVE 6

3 Reviews

savage dam

Savage Dam

1 Review

Fry Creek Campground & Trail

Fry Creek Campground & Trail

PALOMAR MOUNTAIN

1 Review

WATERFALL 1

11 Reviews

The easiest hike in Palomar Mountain will take you to the beautiful Doane Pond, situatied in Doane Valley. Picnic with friends, fish and relax the day away!

Doane Pond

PALOMAR MOUNTAIN

1 Review

Sage Winds Farm is a family-owned farm that grows and sells sage products, homemade tie-dyed clothing and offers camping on their 40 acre land

Sage Winds Farm

0 Reviews

buddha's enlightenment

SPOT 5

6 Reviews

Alter Experiences offers a camping experience unlike anything you've had in propelled tree tents!

Alter Experiences Tree Tents

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Foster Point is an easy hike in Mount Laguna which offers stunning views of the Anza Borrego Desert and neighboring peaks

Foster Point

1 Review

Alter Experiences Glamping Retreat

2 Reviews

Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures Blog (1)

Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures

1 Review

Abandoned Pump House

1 Review