San Diego - Surroundings
San Diego's surroundings include the communities of La Jolla, Oceanside and Escondido.
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Cleveland National Forest
The Cleveland National Forest covers more than 420,000 acres of land in San Diego, Orange and Riverside counties. Popular activities are camping and hiking.
Cleveland National Forest
10845 Rancho Bernardo Road, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92127-2107
United States
10845 Rancho Bernardo Road, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92127-2107
United States
Phone 1 (858) 673-6180
Fax 1 (858) 673-6192
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
Del Mar, California
(Near San Diego)
Del Mar (pop. 4,860) is on the Pacific Ocean 20mi/32km north of San Diego. The fairgrounds host horse and car racing.
Greater Del Mar Chamber of Commerce
1104 Camino Del Mar, Suite 1
Del Mar, CA 92014-2656
United States
1104 Camino Del Mar, Suite 1
Del Mar, CA 92014-2656
United States
Phone 1 (858) 755-4844
Fax 1 (858) 755-0056
Torrey Pines State Reserve
The park covers almost 1,000 acres/400 hectares of land: canyons, mesas (plateaux), many footpaths and a sandy beach almost 3mi/5km long. Here you can also watch sail-planes and glider.
(Near San Diego)
On the boundary between La Jolla and Del Mar you will find Torrey Pines State Park, where one of the rarest species of pine in the world grows on the rocky subsoil of the cliffs and canyons by the Pacific. Apart from La Jolla, the Torrey pine (pinus torreyana) thrives only on the island of Santa Rosa, 30mi/50km southwest of Santa Barbara. It was identified as long ago as 1850 and bears the name of a famous contemporary American botanist.The park covers almost 1,000 acres/400 hectares of land: canyons, mesas (plateaux), many footpaths and a sandy beach almost 3mi/5km long. Here you can also watch sail-planes and glider.
Del Mar Fairgrounds
Located on Jimmy Durante Boulevard, the 375 acre Del Mar Fairgrounds is the site of a number of events including the annual Del Mar Fair. Horse racing is a big draw for the site throughout the year.
Del Mar Fairgrounds
2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard
Del Mar, CA 92014-2216
United States
2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard
Del Mar, CA 92014-2216
United States
Phone 1 (858) 755-1161
Fax 1 (858) 755-7820
La Jolla Underwater Park
San Diego-La Jolla Underwater Park was established in 1970 and encompasses 6,000 acres from Alligator Head in La Jolla to Torrey Pines State Reserve in the north.
Fishing is permitted in the park but not in a special area of over 500 acres set aside as a Marine Life refuge.
Fishing is permitted in the park but not in a special area of over 500 acres set aside as a Marine Life refuge.
La Mesa - Computer Museum of America (closed)
ATTRACTION CLOSED.
The Computer Museum of American was established by Jim and Marie Petroff in 1983, to preserve the history of computing.
There are over 100 computers on display as well as a wealth of photos.
The Computer Museum of American was established by Jim and Marie Petroff in 1983, to preserve the history of computing.
There are over 100 computers on display as well as a wealth of photos.
Mission Trails Regional Park
The Mission Trails Regional Park is situated on 5,800 acres eight miles northeast of San Diego. It was established in 1974 and is one of the largest municipal parks in the United States with 50 miles of trails for hiking.
Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor and Interpretive Center
1 Father Junipero Serra Trail
San Diego, CA 92119-1008
United States
1 Father Junipero Serra Trail
San Diego, CA 92119-1008
United States
Phone 1 (619) 668-3281
Fax 1 (619) 668-3282
Hours
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Facilities
Gift shop
Pala - Mission San Antonio de Pala, California
(Near San Diego)
Mission San Antonio de Pala was a branch of the Mission San Luis Rey de Francia and founded in 1816. The mission itself was built in 1826, part of a planned second series of inland Spanish Missions. The mission was restored and is open to the public featuring the museum, mineral room, gardens and a chapel.
Mission San Antonio de Pala
Box 70
Pala, CA 92509
United States
Box 70
Pala, CA 92509
United States
Phone 1 (760) 742-3317
Fax 1 (760) 742-3040
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Facilities
Gift shop
Poway - Midland Railroad
Midland Railroad features restored antique railroad equipment with locomotives, cable cars, trolleys and a caboose.
Midland Railroad
Box 1244
Poway, CA 92074-1244
United States
Box 1244
Poway, CA 92074-1244
United States
Phone 1 (858) 486-4063
Fax 1 (858) 513-0745
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 14:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
