46 Things to do near San Felipe Hills
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Lake Cuyamaca
Julian, California
10.2 miles SWThis 110-acre lake at 4,600 ft in an oak-and-pine forest offers an easy San Diego escape into 26,000 acres of Cuyamaca Rancho State Park wilderness.
Canoe, Hike, Kayak
Agua Caliente County Park
Julian, California
14.0 miles SEA 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
Oakbridge Private Skatepark
Ramona, California
15.4 miles WSkateboard near Ramona, California
Skateboard
Cedar Creek Falls
Ramona, California
16.9 miles SWAn 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
Noble Canyon Trail
Pine Valley, California
17.5 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
Elephant Trees
Borrego Springs, California
20.5 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
Oak Grove/High Point Trail
Warner Springs, California
27.0 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
The Gates of Hell Disc Golf Course
Valley Center, California
28.3 miles WHilly private disc golf course near Hellhole Canyon with spectacular views and fun pin placements — especially exciting when the wind picks up.
Disc Golf
Kennedy Skate Park
El Cajon, California
33.3 miles SWA 10,000-square-foot free concrete skatepark in El Cajon, California — pads required.
Skateboard
Santee Skate Park
Santee, California
33.5 miles SWA small concrete Santee skatepark with a pyramid-rail hip, launchpad, curved ledge, spine, and 8-stair — compact and primarily suited to local sessions.
Skateboard
Valley Center Community Church Park
Valley Center, California
33.6 miles WA 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
Escondido Rotary Club DGC @ Kit Carson Park
Escondido, California
34.1 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 Rotary Disc Golf Course at Kit Carson Park
Escondido, California
34.1 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 Sports Center
Escondido, California
34.2 miles WSkateboard near Escondido, California
Skateboard
Mast Park Disc Golf Course
Santee, California
35.0 miles SWPublic (No Fee)
Disc Golf
Poway Skate Park
Poway, California
35.0 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
Mast Park
Santee, California
35.4 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
Montiel Park Disc Golf Course
San Marcos, California
37.4 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
Rancho Penasqutios Skatepark
San Diego, California
38.4 miles W22000 sq ft wood and concreteCourtesy of skatepark.com
Skateboard
Dripping Springs Trail/Agua Tibia Wilderness
Temecula, California
38.4 miles NWA strenuous Agua Tibia Wilderness trail with immediate climbing, long switchbacks, and a high-elevation traverse — best in fall, winter, or spring; carry water and skip summer visits.
Hike
