Outdoors in San Diego

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Outdoors in San Diego

ParkPhoto of Woodland Park & Pool — Park

Woodland Park & Pool

Down-to-earth neighborhood standby with picnic tables, play spots & a pond with ducks & turtles.

San Marcos, CA|5
ParkPhoto of Mast Park — Park

Mast Park

Green space with riverside trails, a picnic/BBQ area, playground, ball court & off-leash dog area.

Santee, CA|5
ParkPhoto of Sea Grove Park — Park

Sea Grove Park

Oceanside park offering lawns for relaxing & picnicking along with beach access.

Del Mar, CA|5
ParkPhoto of Memorial Park — Park

Memorial Park

Chula Vista, CA|4
ParkPhoto of Dunes Park — Park

Dunes Park

Imperial Beach, CA|5
Wildlife RefugePhoto of San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge — Wildlife Refugevia Google Maps

San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge

This salt marsh refuge is home to endangered birds & offers trails for visitors & seasonal tours.

Chula Vista, CA|5
GardenPhoto of Alcázar Garden — Garden

Alcázar Garden

Landscaped garden with a gazebo & Moorish tiles, inspired by the Alcazar Castle gardens in Spain.

San Diego, CA|5
ParkPhoto of Harry Griffen Park — Park

Harry Griffen Park

Green space with jogging path, picnic & play areas & off-leash dog run, plus free summer concerts.

La Mesa, CA|5
ParkPhoto of San Dieguito County Park — Park

San Dieguito County Park

This scenic park offers play & picnic areas, plus trails, baseball & basketball facilities.

Del Mar, CA|5
ParkPhoto of Kennedy Park — Park

Kennedy Park

Comprising concrete bowls, ramps & jumps, this supervised concrete park caters to skateboarders.

El Cajon, CA|4
State ParkPhoto of Palomar Mountain State Park — State Park

Palomar Mountain State Park

1,862-acre forested area featuring hiking trails, campsites, a fishing pond & scenic coastal vistas.

Palomar Mountain, CA|5
Dog ParkPhoto of Ocean Beach | Dog Beach — Dog Parkvia Google Maps

Ocean Beach | Dog Beach

San Diego, CA|5
ParkPhoto of Wells Park — Park

Wells Park

18-acre community park features sports fields, a fitness course, playground & off-leash dog area.

El Cajon, CA|3
ParkPhoto of Leo Carrillo Historic Park — Park

Leo Carrillo Historic Park

19th-century hacienda in a secluded & meticulously landscaped park, home to numerous wild peacocks.

Carlsbad, CA|5
Scenic SpotPhoto of Luscomb's Point — Scenic Spot

Luscomb's Point

San Diego, CA|5
ParkPhoto of La Mesita Park — Park

La Mesita Park

Green space with play equipment, grassy areas, picnic sites, tennis courts, a path & a skate park.

La Mesa, CA|5
ParkPhoto of Mission Point Park — Parkvia Google Maps

Mission Point Park

Beach-adjacent waterfront park offering lots of lawn space & some playground equipment.

San Diego, CA|5
ParkPhoto of Mountain Hawk Park — Park

Mountain Hawk Park

12-acre green space with picnic gazebos & trails, plus a basketball court, playground & splash pad.

Chula Vista, CA|5
Nature PreservePhoto of Daley Ranch Park — Nature Preservevia Google Maps

Daley Ranch Park

Conservation area featuring 20+ miles of trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding, plus views.

Escondido, CA|5
ParkPhoto of Hilton Head County Park — Park

Hilton Head County Park

El Cajon, CA|5