Double Peak from Discovery Lake Location: Discovery Lake Park, San Marcos, north San Diego County. From Escondido and points east, take Highway 78 to Twin
Category: San Diego – Coastal & Western County
San Diego, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Escondido, Fallbrook and more.
Monserate Mountain
Monserate Mountain Location: Near Fallbrook in north San Diego County. From Riverside County, take I-15 to Mission Road (exit 51). Turn right and make a
Del Dios Highlands Preserve
Del Dios Highlands Preserve Location: 9860 Del Dios Highway, Escondido. From I-15, take the Valley Parkway exit (31). Head southeast on Valley Parkway (left if
San Elijo Lagoon (La Orilla Trail)
San Elijo Lagoon (La Orilla Trail) Location: Solana Beach, north San Diego County. From I-5, take the Lomas Santa Fe Drive exit (37), and head
Santa Margarita River
Santa Margarita River Location: North of Fallbrook. From I-5, take highway 76 northeast for 13 miles to Bonsall. Turn left on Mission, follow it into
Torrey Pines Reserve: Beach and Broken Hill Trails
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