Quieter trail, and the long way to reach the beach in Torrey Pines Reserve.
Explore the best hikes in the greater San Diego area, ranging from easy to difficult.
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San Diego, the second largest city in California, is famous for its temperate climate, beautiful beaches, and surf breaks. But in addition to amazing access to the ocean, the city is bounded on the opposite side by formidable mountains. Even in town, steep hills form beautiful parks and open spaces. Throughout all of this green space is spread a web of superb hiking trails.
This guidebook rounds up the best hikes in and around the San Diego metro area. Ranging from short hikes to secluded beaches all the way up to mountain climbs, this guidebook is guaranteed to send you to the perfect spot for your next hike!
Quieter trail, and the long way to reach the beach in Torrey Pines Reserve.
Connects some of the best overlooks and the beach in Torrey Pines Reserve.
Short loop with ocean views and fine specimens of the endangered Torrey pine tree.
Popular hike to a great view on one of San Diego's favorite local mountains.
The short and steep approach to the highest point in San Diego.
Streamside hike with seasonal waterfalls and wildflowers—best in spring but good year round.
Photo-famous rock formation and expansive views atop Mount Woodson
Oasis of water and nature with many trails in the metro area.
Grueling hike up one of San Diego's proudest peaks.
Descend into a river gorge with a crisp waterfall and swimming hole.
Steep and exposed hike to a stack of three large waterfalls in a granite basin
Explore the nature, wildlife, and history of Point Loma, with views over downtown San Diego.
A beautiful path among wave-battered sea cliffs and tide pools overlooking the Pacific.
Mountaintop views and colorful forest in a pleasantly cool, high-elevation corner of San Diego County.
Pleasant stroll through diverse subalpine forest with a good chance of spotting wildlife.
Swimming holes, sandy shores, and uncommon nature along one of Southern California's last free-flowing rivers.
A small slot canyon tucked away in a San Diego suburb.