One of my favorite late winter early spring hikes in San Diego. If you time it just right, you will…read moresee the most gorgeous flowers all over the trail. I was a little bit early this spring, the flowers are just starting to come out! My guess is two weeks from now it's going to pop. You do not want to come out here and hike in the summer, it's got the name Hellhole Canyon for a reason. It gets dangerously hot and there is no guarantee that anyone's going to rescue you. You can put together a monster hike in this canyon. I've done it twice over 10 miles with an ass blaster of a climb. But today I did the shorter loop which is 5.25 miles. It's got everything, views, climbing and descending and varied terrain! We rarely see anybody out here but today we actually passed three small groups on the trail. You can tell that a lot of people use the trails also with horses because we saw some horse poop and in the distance we could hear horse whinnies- so cute!!! Another bonus is at this trailhead. There are two pit toilets that are the nicest pit toilets I have ever been in. The people that maintain this canyon do an excellent job. They are always clean, stocked with toilet paper and have hand sanitizer. I will 100% be back to this trail, possibly in two weeks! If you're going to do it, I highly recommend downloading the AllTrails app and following the trail as marked. No way you'll get lost.

Super sweet hike for me and my pups. Pretty steep but gorgeous when the weather is right!read more

This is a beautiful place, we came to fish, hike around the lake and just enjoy some peace. We…read moredidn't see many people catching fish, yet it was nice just to cast a pole and sit for a while. They have nice picnic areas and boats to rent. We will definitely check it out again and hopefully catch something next time. Great place for some family fun

Love coming here. Even when the fishing is tough it's a great place to come relax and get away from…read morethe business of life. However when you get on the fish it's icing on the cake

I love Daley Ranch! It's a great location in Escondido for hiking and mountain biking…read more There's a lot of parking available and plenty of trails to choose from. I rode mountain bikes out there with a couple of my girlfriends today. The trails are really fun, not too technical for bikes. Some absolutely beautiful view points especially along Boulder Loop. Unfortunately, we were moving too fast to stop and take a photo there, but we did get a selfie in front of the lake! There are porta potties at the parking lot and there are also some little bathroom houses inside the park. No running water though so be prepared with your hand sanitizer if you're planning to use it.

Love hiking here! So many trails you can through. It's also a nice place to camp and go fishing.read more

A Truly Unforgettable Experience -- Thank You, Drew!…read more I cannot say enough amazing things about Drew from Black Swan Gondola. From the moment I sent my very first email inquiry, he delivered a phenomenal experience that exceeded every expectation. Planning a surprise proposal is nerve‑wracking, but Drew made the entire journey feel effortless. His communication -- through emails, calls, and thoughtful check‑ins -- reassured me every step of the way. His professionalism is top tier, but what truly sets him apart is his genuine desire to craft the most meaningful and memorable moment possible. On September 3rd, 2026, he helped pull off the perfect surprise proposal, and it was everything I hoped for and more. The edited video and photos he captured elevated the entire experience to another level. They were beautifully done and allowed us to relive the magic of that day over and over again. If you're considering a gondola experience -- especially for a proposal -- trust me, choose Black Swan Gondola and choose Drew. He is exceptional at what he does, and we are forever grateful for the role he played in one of the most important moments of our lives.

Drew was such an amazing guide! He let us take our wedding photos on one of these beautiful…read moregondolas and his energy made us so happy. Lake San Marcos is stunning and we had the best experience from the view of our gondola! Will definitely be back and absolutely recommend

It's All Mine You…read moreever see the meme about how the children yearn for the mines? Yeah, well, turns out it's really true. My son is a rock hound, and the idea of being able to mine your own gems here at Oceanview Mines has been on his lips for a few years now. So, we finally decided that for his Xmas gift last year, we'd make his dreams come true with a trip to SD and a visit to the mines. Most kids want Disneyland, but mine wants to mine, which, oddly enough, sounds about right. :0) The Good: *Reservations are mandatory and made easily thru the website. They'll keep you informed and reminded of your apt both thru email and text message. *Staff is very friendly and helpful. *Store that sells swag as well as gems and other rocks to take home and pretend you mined yourself. They do take CC at the store fyi. *Very clean and hospitable restrooms. *Shaded/covered areas w/ picnic tables to rest and grab a nosh at. *Even if you're not really into it (aka moi), you kinda get the fever of what's next as you sift thru each load. Kinda like playing the slot machines at the casino kinda rush. You could definitely see how someone can get addicted to this. *Fun for the whole family. The Meh: *Must bring cash for your entrance fee to the mine, which is strange considering that they take CC at the store. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ *The drive up to the mine was a bit harry, but nothing too bad. If you're coming after a big rain, it might be better if you had some kinda AWD SuV, tho. The Ugly: *Kinda pricey for what it is imo @$75/ea (12-××) & $60/ea (5-11 yrs old) w/ no option to just come along for the ride and not actively mine. *Their rules about paying ahead of time seem a bit "Soup N@zi"-ish, but it's nowhere near as bad as it sounds. Just make sure you have your waiver printed and signed, and your cash in hand (bring exact change don't assume they're gonna make change). Conclusion: Pricey but fun and 100% worth it if you're into gems and such. My son would do this every day if he could. Tips: *If you arrive early, they you have the opportunity to walk around the property and search for stuff that's laying about. Can't access the pile until it's time, tho. *Definitely bring a hat (wide-brimmed preferable), because even in the winter the sun can be brutal. It is still SoCal, after all. *Bring gloves because you're hands will get tore up sifting thru all that rock. A pair of those nitrile dipped ones (±$3-5) from the hardware store should suffice. *A bucket to carry your haul and any other equipment you bring. Doesn't need to be a huge bucket but at least a 2-gallon. *An umbrella or one of those covered structures you take to the beach would be great, if you have it. They do have umbrellas to rent for $15. *Bring snacks and drinks. They do sell some stuff if you forget or would rather not be bothered, but then you can't complain about what they have. ;) *Bring spare clothes, because you will get wet and dirty. There's just no avoiding it. *Get ready for a workout, as it's pretty hard work doing this for four hours. Disclaimer: This really isn't my thing, as I could care less about rocks, gems, and mining. So the rating would most likely be higher if I did, so take that FWIW.

Great ppl, outfit museum, don't go when it's hot or raining, can ahead for their schedule. I went…read morebecause my great uncle, discovered Kunzites and Morganites here. We bought the$100 high grade ore bad annex we after not disappointed some amazing raw stones coming out of it, one i found today looks like a shard of calcite but fluoresces bright orange.

Great experience. Staff is friendly and funny. Felt incredibly safe the entire time. They did rush…read moreus a bit because there was lightning coming in. I wish the zip lines were higher up and longer, but that's just personal preference. Got texted the road to meet at the morning of, and it is a 30 minute drive from The Village, so just make sure you leave plenty of time.

Such a great way to spend a day in Big Bear with your family. I love that you now get to drive to…read moretheir location instead of having to ride in a shuttle. The staff was extremely helpful and focused on safety. Thanks for the great experience Action Zipline!

Wow ! Great time Perfect ac !…read more No rush Great conversation great driver 100 % I want the same driver

Israel was the BESTT! Great vibes and we all had a blast! 10/10 customers service and we will def…read morebook again and request him as our driver!

Four of us booked a wine country experience to celebrate turning 70!…read moreHunter and his partner (sorry, forgot his name) were absolutely awesome. The tour was fun and adventurous, off-roading and all. We enjoyed the wineries as well. Learned some about the grape growing and wine making too! I highly recommend this tour.

Simply a splendid way to tour the Temecula wine country! Riding around in an open motorcycle…read moresidecar, beautiful blue skies above with hawks and turkey vultures, wind whipping around to keep you cool and amazing vistas of hills, valleys and vineyards. My friend had a Groupon but missed pulling the trigger on an online reservation. Luckily she called the company and they were kind enough to get us scheduled in for that same day. My friend and I appreciated being given a choice as to which to focus on - wine or wine country. Our vote was a little more country.  The tour took us through grapevines where we sampled grapes at different stages of ripening.  We sipped some great wine and had a delicious Neapolitan pizza from Pizza Bina at Chapin Family Vineyards. Our guide Bryan was truly a professional - engaging, thoughtful, enthusiastic and a wealth of knowledge about not only the wineries but the history of the region.  He even took pro photos of our excellent adventure!

What a great experience. My wife and I try to complete an electric bike tour in every city we…read morevisit. We've visited San Diego several times, but our visits were limited to the particular attraction we were visiting. This bike tour is a wonderful way to see so much of San Diego via bike. The location is easy to find, and parking is easy to find ( there is a huge parking structure next door). We were met by Kevin who was our guide for the tour. Awesome personality with a friendly demeanor. His knowledge of the San Diego area is impressive. He was full of fun facts about the city. The course was delightful and the bikes were easy to ride. I highly recommend this city tour and hope you get Kevin as your guide, you won't be disappointed.

Julia was a fantastic tour guide. She had so many nuggets interesting information about history…read moreCoronado Island, Balboa Park, and downtown San Diego. We loved her enthusiam and love of San Diego. She went out of her way to accommodate mobility issues. We appreciated her patience and thoughtfulness. We'd request her again!

This is the second time we take a tour with woody wagons and the experience has been top notch…read moreevery time. Miguel is so kind and the bus has a karaoke machine we put to good use plus they decorated for my bday. Over all we visited 3 wineries and we had a blast, would definitely come back for our next party!

The driver was super friendly and attentive. Thanks so much for your time Miguel. Also the ability…read moreto connect to the speaker and have our own little dance party was great. Definitely would recommend this tour. Also fyi they only pick up within the Temecula city and not outside cities if you decide to get an Airbnb outside of the area.