48 Things to do near Lake Cuyamaca
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Cedar Creek Falls
Ramona, California
8.4 miles WAn 80-foot waterfall plunging into a large pool in the backcountry hills of eastern San Diego — note that the pool goes stagnant with algae in summer when the falls typically stop running.
Hike, Swim
San Felipe Hills
Julian, California
10.2 miles NEThe San Felipe Hills are a mountain range within the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in the Colorado Desert, in eastern San Diego County, California.
Hike
Noble Canyon Trail
Pine Valley, California
10.2 miles SPine and oak woodlands with wildflowers, mountain views, an 1880s gold mine ruin, and a popular shared trail — bring lots of water, hats, and boots; conditions are very hot and dry in summer.
Hike
Oakbridge Private Skatepark
Ramona, California
10.9 miles NWSkateboard near Ramona, California
Skateboard
Agua Caliente County Park
Julian, California
16.5 miles EA 910-acre county park with three geothermically heated pools — including an indoor 102°F therapeutic spa — plus hiking trails, cabin rentals, and 140 campsites, open Labor Day to Memorial Day.
Camp, Cave, Hike, Hot Springs, Swim
Kennedy Skate Park
El Cajon, California
23.3 miles SWA 10,000-square-foot free concrete skatepark in El Cajon, California — pads required.
Skateboard
Santee Skate Park
Santee, California
24.1 miles WA small concrete Santee skatepark with a pyramid-rail hip, launchpad, curved ledge, spine, and 8-stair — compact and primarily suited to local sessions.
Skateboard
Mast Park Disc Golf Course
Santee, California
25.5 miles WPublic (No Fee)
Disc Golf
The Gates of Hell Disc Golf Course
Valley Center, California
25.7 miles NWHilly private disc golf course near Hellhole Canyon with spectacular views and fun pin placements — especially exciting when the wind picks up.
Disc Golf
Mast Park
Santee, California
25.9 miles SWA recreational disc golf course in Santee where mature sycamores, cottonwoods, and oaks challenge tunnel and open shots — dual tees and multiple basket positions make 18 unique holes.
Disc Golf
Poway Skate Park
Poway, California
26.9 miles WA 12,000-square-foot concrete skate park in Poway with pool bowls and street elements, open daily until 9:30 PM with lights, bathrooms, and required safety gear for all riders.
Skateboard
Elephant Trees
Borrego Springs, California
27.7 miles EElephant Trees are rare, cold-sensitive tropical trees reaching only 10 feet tall, with stout trunk and branches resembling elephant legs, thin flaky bark, and tiny oblong leaves — found at their northernmost range in Borrego Springs.
Hike
Escondido Rotary Disc Golf Course at Kit Carson Park
Escondido, California
28.0 miles WThe first five holes play over open space with tight out-of-bounds, then the course meanders through creek, oaks, alders, sycamores, and manicured grass in a 180-acre park.
Disc Golf
Escondido Rotary Club DGC @ Kit Carson Park
Escondido, California
28.0 miles WThe first five holes cross rough open space with tight OBs, then the course meanders through oaks, alders, sycamores, and manicured grass along a creek.
Disc Golf
Escondido Sports Center
Escondido, California
28.1 miles WSkateboard near Escondido, California
Skateboard
Oak Grove/High Point Trail
Warner Springs, California
29.7 miles NWA steep but rewarding trail in the Palomar District near Warner Springs with great views of the San Jacinto and San Gorgonio Mountains and optional 5-mile extension to the High Point Lookout. Bring lots of water.
Hike, Mountain Bike
Rancho Penasqutios Skatepark
San Diego, California
30.5 miles W22000 sq ft wood and concreteCourtesy of skatepark.com
Skateboard
Valley Center Community Church Park
Valley Center, California
30.8 miles NWA shorter, technical course with heavy brush and trees in Valley Center, open to the public daily from sunrise to sunset at no charge.
Disc Golf
Montiel Park Disc Golf Course
San Marcos, California
32.2 miles WA hillside course in San Marcos with criss-crossing uphill holes and a breezy descent back down — alt tees add variety for all skill levels.
Disc Golf
CSU San Marcos Disc Golf Course
San Marcos, California
34.7 miles WA split-level campus course with recreation-facility holes low and shorter putter-only holes winding through the campus up top — campus parking fee applies.
Disc Golf
