I've been passing this hidden gem off the I-5 and didn't know it was that close to me until…read morerecently. I wanted to go on an adventure for the Labor Day weekend. I immediately noticed that this popular trail was very well maintained. I looove how there are different trails leading to Solana Beach...San Elijo Lagoon...Nature Center...under the I-5 Highway...etc. Overall, it was a memorable hike with gorgeous views, easy trailhead access, signage all around to follow and navigation through a fun sandstone slot canyon. I highly recommend it to the Yelp Community :-)

Heard about this unique trail on Instagram. Wasn't discouraged by negative remarks of it being off…read morethe 5 South. It was scenic and thought it was cool to see the highway in the distance. The hike/walk leading to the narrows is pretty. There's an easier path to the top if you choose to avoid the narrows. You get the great view either way. I don't know what's worse, the etched writing in the narrows or people ahead of you using their cameras too much for social media likes. The first ladder rung at the end climb was a bit of a challenge cuz I'm 5 feet, 1 inches. Definitely a worthwhile hike. I'd say our visit lasted no more than 90 minutes. We met some friendly people and parking was easy in the quiet surrounding neighborhood.

We had a nice hike here as we were returning from San Diego to Los Angeles…read more Parts of Arizona and Utah require either reservations or a guide to access their slot canyons. We went on vacations there but had not planned enough in advance to make those happen. So we were looking for other slot canyon hikes. My husband found this one and it was great. My two boys enjoyed the hike. We went around twice as they enjoyed the slot canyon that much. There are stairs for one of the climbs up, making it pretty easy even for me.

I've been birding for 7 years and find it to be a very relaxing and fun activity and if you're in…read morethe San Diego area, this is one of the best places to bird and you'll get some rare species too! I've been here a few times already and each time I have been here, Ive really enjoyed it. You need to come here early if you want a parking spot and there might be at most 20 spaces available between the eco center and charging lot across the street. When I came here this past weekend at 7am, there were plenty of spots! This place is beautiful and lots of water here so naturally birds will come too. There are also very rare species that call this home, including Belding's Savannah Sparrow (I saw this!) and the Ridgeway Rail (still looking for this one). I think I would enjoy a jog here too, so next time when I am here, Ill try to figure out a jog and bird combo! Definitely come get a dose of nature here, your heart, mind and body will thank you for it!

Easy hike with beautiful views. Parking is a bit limited. The trail looks well kept. I recommend…read morecoming here.

Very limited parking, but you can usually find street parking nearby. The walk/hike is easy. It's…read moreabout 2 miles out and back with roughly 125 feet of elevation gain. The trail offers some nice views along the way. A few sections are pretty narrow, so you may need to step aside if others are passing. Overall, it's a nice spot for a quick and easy walk.

For me this trail isn't difficult with its steep inclines and down hills for someone that walks or…read morehikes at this level each or every other day. However on the same point not take this trail's lightly. First and foremost is hydration not on the day of your visit but the day before. And to continue through out the day. To include wearing the property clothing and shoes or boots. Make sure you know your routes because a wrong turn could not end well. With San Diego's multitude trails you got to try at least one or two!!!! It's like I always say if you're in the Carlsbad area looking for a trail that anyone can finish, try this trail.

Great hiking experience. Don't underestimate it though, it is a medium distance hike. Watch out for…read morerattlesnakes and coyotes. Amazing views of Carlsbad

Lovely experience all around! A must do in the area!…read more We hiked all of the trails in one day and visited the Visitor's Center as well as the beach to get the full comprehensive experience. All of it was fantastic and the views were breathtaking. The hiking trails are easy in my opinion with some hills or steps on one of them. You can pick what you want to do/from different trails and get out and enjoy the scenery. Of all my things to do in this area, this is one of my favorites for the scenery. I can't recommend it enough!

First time visiting Torrey Pines State Reserve, and the hiking trails and park itself were…read moreabsolutely stunning. We had limited time at the reserve, so we entered through the south entrance and paid $20 to enter and park. We then made our way up to the visitor center and had no issues finding parking. During our visit, we did the Guy Fleming Trail, which is a very easy and scenic 0.8-mile loop. The cliff views were dramatic and beautiful, and we also loved that the trail felt very peaceful and quiet. Afterward, we drove down to the beach lot and walked along the beach for about an hour to admire the cliffs from below. Overall, it was an amazing visit and one of our favorite stops in San Diego. I would definitely return again.

I had heard a lot about the "Ho Chi Minh Trail" and finally tried it over a recent weekend. I am…read morenot sure who discovered or developed this hike, but it felt like, "Hey, let's follow the natural erosion of the land and create a shortcut to Black's Beach from the residences in La Jolla Farms." The number of people who were either barefooted or were wearing flip flops to make this trek really surprised me. I was wearing hiking shoes and was fortunate to only pick up a couple of minor scrapes along the way. The views of the canyons, the bluffs, and the hang gliders overhead were very beautiful so there were plenty of photo opportunities. I felt the hassle to descend towards the beach was not worth the short journey. The path was only about 3/4 mile in distance one way which I completed in about 20 minutes. Trekking poles were not at all useful, and they became a hindrance in a few areas. This was a hike in which you should NOT bring children or dogs. If you have a fear of heights, then you may also want to think twice before trying this trail. There were at least two or three very treacherous spots in which a slip could lead to a nasty fall with a concussion, sprain, fracture, or even death as an outcome. There are many other hiking locations in San Diego County that are more rewarding than the La Jolla Trail.

Tried this hike a couple of times. Short and sweet with some scrambling/ mildly challenging areas…read more Beautiful views and ends in blacks beach. Lots of paragliders that glide off glider port nearby.

I still love this walk. It pretty flat and easy. It was a bit muddy a few days after the rains but…read morewe managed to walk around the edges. In the summer months it's best to go early because there isn't much shade and it can get hot. It wasn't that crowded even on a weekend day and parking wasn't bad. We started on the Gabbiano side but I usually start on the opposite side. Both are nice. The visitor center is a cool spot to check out and it has lots of info on the area. They also do presentations you can attend.

I was staying at the Aviara Resort and really appreciated how the shuttle drops you off at the golf…read morecourse which is right next to the lagoon. I had a wonderful morning walk on this trail maintained by the foundation. The QR codes contained interesting information along with signage along the well marked path. Please stay on the path! The birds and wildlife were amazing and it was nice to see others enjoying the beauty. The access to the lagoon is free and the nature center accepts donations.

Such a gorgeous hiking park right in the midst of our North County Coastal city! There's so much to…read moresee and do here, from picnics to the many hiking trails to hosting outdoor events, including weddings (They have a wedding gazebo!). We came here seeking the suspension bridges and the butterfly garden. The park did not disappoint. Within a couple hours of hiking, we got to see both bridges, a beautiful outlook tower of Encinitas and beyond, as well as the sweet little butterfly garden next to 2 duck ponds. Although we chose to park on the neighborhood streets outside the park, there's plenty of parking inside the park ($5 day fee). There are a couple points of entrances. The lower entrance is nearest the recreational area that has a full basketball, volleyball, and pickleball court. All in all, I would highly recommend this place for a family outing, a hiking adventure, or simply a few hours of relaxing escape away from urban life.

I've been coming here for 20 plus years, because it's walking distance from my in-laws house. We…read morehave many happy memories of walking here with the daughters when they were little, playing with them at the playground up top, swinging on the swings down low, playing frisbee on the grass. Today we walked a whole loop (my daughter, her college friend, and I to get some exercise before going out to brunch. We admired the view from the Osuna Overlook, walked past workers weeding and trimming the new garden area between the upper and lower parks up top with river rock bordered paths. Looks super nice! My daughter commented that they ought to let local youth paint the rocks--that'd be a cool community event! We proceeded down the paved street that passes by the Scout House, crossed over by the pollinator garden where a kind person pointed out the bat house they placed there (I learned bats are good pollinators and that they need to be protected from raccoons!) Onward to the butterfly garden where I saw a monarch butterfly! We continued to the duck pond at the lowest part of the park where there are picnic areas to be reserved for birthday parties and picnics. We saw a pair of mallard ducks and a solo heron. Spring has sprung! Everything is blooming and the wild creatures are atwitter. Truly a marvelous community park. They even host an annual half marathon here. My brother-in-law and I ran it together in 2012 and it was challenging! Perhaps the biggest challenge being the walk uphill after the race to get to the beer garden lol. I think we ended up not going there and just walking home. Anyway, if you're in the area, check it out! There are several different hiking trails and lots of flora and fauna to admire.

Somewhat an easy hike. I saw couple of families with young children. No dogs allowed. I wore hiking…read moreboots and glad I did due to mushy uneven ground. There are abundant amount of signs informing guest of replies, bobcats coyotes plants etc etc. My fave signs were the ones with history and pics from 1900 along w QR code for further reading. Hike was about 2 miles and took an hour.

Great for trail running and feeling like you're on some kind of urban adventure. The 3 round trip…read moretrail trail starts by a landfill sight, but quickly leaves that behind and meanders along a relatively overgrown trail which follows a stream. You eventually come to some falls that are partially obscured by vegtation, but that sound is a great reward for the walk. I imagine this trail is only worth it when there has been some rain, as it was soo green, but by Summer that will all be gone. Make sure to wear pants as the trail is literally overgrown in some spots, and you can never be too cautious with ticks everywhere (we found one on our canine companion).

Wonderful small trail in Del Mar. Totally unknown to me, my friends call it the 'brewery trail' as…read morethe end point is the Viewpoint Brewery that was also new to me. What a beautiful area to just stroll, even better for the residents, it is so peaceful and you can see the balloons and fee people fishing (not sure if fish to take home to eat or just catch and release). The smells of the local vegetation is so soothing and you will see a few walkers here and there. Super pleasant but don't go with the expectations of a long extreneous hike because is mostly a 'lets get some fresh air and a view' kind of activity.

Note - There is the River Path trail ( West of Jimmy Durante Blvd), and the newly expended trail…read moreacross the street (East of Jimmy Durante Blvd). Some reviews erroneously included other trails as this trail and those pictures they posted are incorrect. If Del Mar has a crappy part of town this is probably it. This is a path along the inlet for the lagoon on the back side of the Del Mar fairgrounds. There are some close interactions with the water but there's also riff-raff around here fishing in the bushes. It's not a place I'd feel totally comfortable with the kids as this trail dumps right onto the train tracks. It's a short hike, and there are so many other places to walk around and explore that I wouldn't go out of my way to walk here. The Coast to Crest trail begins not too far from here. Recently the River Path was extended across Jimmy Durante Blvd and down San Dieguito Drive to the Old Grand Ave bridge. This section is worth your time. - if you're looking for real hikes check out the various sections of the Coast to Crest trail which is close by. https://www.yelp.com/biz/coast-to-crest-trail-escondido - There is also a cool partial bridge ( Old Grand Avenue Bridge - San Dieguito Drive) where you see a ton of fish and stingray right below you. https://www.yelp.com/biz/grand-avenue-bridge-del-mar