San Diego Hikes: Torrey Pines South Fork and Broken Hill Trail

San Diego Hikes: Torrey Pines South Fork and Broken Hill Trail

With all kinds of trails, Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is one of San Diego’s best places for hiking.   One of our favorite hikes was to the beach along Broken Hill Trail.  This trail had been closed for several years but as of October 2020 has reopened fully restored.  This is our guide to hiking…

San Diego Hikes: Torrey Pines Broken Hills Trail via North Fork

San Diego Hikes: Torrey Pines Broken Hills Trail via North Fork

Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is one of San Diego’s most scenic attractions.  There are many hiking opportunities, but arguably the most exciting is the hike from the visitor’s center down to the beach.  This is our guide to taking Torrey Pines Broken Hills Trail to the beach. Starting Point:  Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve…

Top 10 San Diego Hikes

Top 10 San Diego Hikes

San Diego has wonderful opportunities for hiking.  This is our guide to the Top 10 San Diego Hikes.  The focus is on family-friendly hikes that are near the coast. Overview San Diego County is huge with entire mountain and desert regions.  Fun Diego Family has many guides to hikes in those area.  However, the focus…

San Diego Hikes: Bayside Trail at Cabrillo National Monument

San Diego Hikes: Bayside Trail at Cabrillo National Monument

Cabrillo National Monument is located at the tip of Point Loma where the Pacific Ocean meets San Diego Bay.  It is best known as the point where the Spanish first landed in California in 1542.  Bayside Trail is a scenic walk that is the prime hiking opportunity in the area. Starting Point: Cabrillo National Monument,…

San Diego Hikes: North Fortuna via Perimeter Trail

San Diego Hikes: North Fortuna via Perimeter Trail

Mission Trails Regional Park introduced the 5-Peak Challenge in 2015 in order to get hikers to explore more trails.  North Fortuna mountain can be accessed from both the west and east end of the park.  This hike is an alternative route up the mountain along Perimeter Trail starting East Fortuna Staging Area. Starting Point: East…

San Diego Hikes: North Fortuna via East Fortuna Staging Area

San Diego Hikes: North Fortuna via East Fortuna Staging Area

Mission Trails Regional Park introduced the 5-Peak Challenge in 2015 in order to get hikers to explore more trails.  North Fortuna mountain can be accessed from both the west and east end of the park.  This hike is the suggested route up North Fortuna via East Fortuna Staging Area. Starting Point: East Fortuna Staging Area,…