Hiking & Day Trips
Lakes, mountains, farms and outdoor adventures within a short drive of the city.
Hiking & Day Trips
Mount Laguna Snow: Sledding, Chains, Passes & the Lodge
Mount Laguna snow trips from San Diego: when it snows, chain controls on Sunrise Highway, the $5 Adventure Pass, Laguna Mountain Lodge cabins and hikes.
Hiking & Day TripsLake Miramar Fishing: Hours, Permits, Rules & the Loop
Lake Miramar (Miramar Reservoir) in Scripps Ranch: sunrise-to-sunset hours, first-Tuesday closures, $10 fishing permits, boating rules and the 5-mile loop.
Hiking & Day TripsLake Cuyamaca: Fishing, Boat Rentals, Camping & Cabins
Lake Cuyamaca near Julian: $12 fishing permits, trout limits, boat rental prices, campgrounds and cabins, dog rules, and pairing it with Cuyamaca Rancho.
Hiking & Day TripsStrawberry Picking in San Diego: Carlsbad Fields & U-Pick Farms
Where to pick strawberries in San Diego County: Carlsbad Strawberry Company, Kenny's in Fallbrook, Mellano in Oceanside, Julian. Seasons, hours, rules, tips.