Most reviewed Nature preserves in San Diego

Explore the city's most talked-about destinations, sorted by the number of reviews. The higher the position on the list, the greater the number of reviews for each place. Discover the pulse of San Diego through these extensively reviewed and popular spots. This list contains 53 places from Nature preserve category.

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Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
Nature preserve
Acres of oceanside trails for exploring or exercising while spotting occasional dolphins or bobcats.
4.80 (14.3K reviews) (~24.98 km from centre)
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Mission Trails Regional Park
Park
8,000-acre recreational park featuring 60 miles of trails, along with a lake for boating & camping.
4.80 (7.6K reviews) (~14.9 km from centre)
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Cowles Mountain Trailhead
Hiking area
Picturesque uphill hiking trail known for its panoramic views at the summit.
4.80 (1.7K reviews) (~15.19 km from centre)
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Mt. Helix Park
Nature preserve
High point offering views of San Diego, with a large amphitheater hosting plays, lectures & events.
4.80 (1.7K reviews) (~17.74 km from centre)
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Point Loma Tide Pools
Hiking area
National monument rock pools exposed at low tide below sandstone cliffs teeming with rich sea life.
4.80 (1.4K reviews) (~9.43 km from centre)
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Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve
Nature preserve
Large park featuring native plants, picnic areas & hiking, biking & equestrian trails.
4.70 (1.3K reviews) (~41.08 km from centre)
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Daley Ranch Park
Nature preserve
Conservation area featuring 20+ miles of trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding, plus views.
4.70 (1.2K reviews) (~53.25 km from centre)
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Dana Point Preserve
Nature preserve
Protected marine nature preserve featuring sandy beaches, tide pools & sweeping ocean views.
4.80 (878 reviews) (~97.36 km from centre)
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Living Coast Discovery Center
Aquarium
Interactive center focuses on animals native to the San Diego Bay such as stingrays & sea turtles.
4.60 (871 reviews) (~9.89 km from centre)
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Santa Margarita River Trail Preserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 This is one of my all-time favorite places to hike. It's not difficult, it's mostly flat with some small inclines. It's a great three to four mile hike along the Santa Margarita River. There's not a lot of people, due to the limited parking space at the trailhead. Even if you get in later in the day...
4.70 (743 reviews) (~77.76 km from centre)
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Los Penasquitos Canyon County Preserve
Nature preserve
Preserve (name means "little cliffs") with trails across 3,500+ acres of Peñasquitos & Lopez canyons.
4.60 (569 reviews) (~24.65 km from centre)
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Dana Point Nature Interpretive Center
Tourist information center
👍 This is a cool little museum we stumbled onto. It's got some great info about Dana Points local marine life and wildlife. Including some huge whale bones, stuffed animals (taxidermy) and other interesting artifacts. They had free coloring pages for the kids. There's not an active docent but it's ver...
4.70 (521 reviews) (~97.24 km from centre)
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Ocean Beach Tide Pools
Nature preserve
👍👍 Better be CAREFUL, very slippery when wet to be able to walk across the tide pools to explore and have an amazing seat for the sunset. Not really accessible when the tide is high but 80% of the time you can walk across at ease. Not exactly wheelchair accessible but on a scale of 1-10 on difficulty I...
4.70 (468 reviews) (~9.19 km from centre)
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Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Preserve
Ecological park
9,000-acre nature conservation with varying terrain & habitats, open trails & a visitor center.
4.70 (455 reviews) (~92.38 km from centre)
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Los Jilgueros Preserve
Park
👍👍 Nice and easy nature walk for all ages. Very pet friendly. Big pond with lots of ducks. Cool wooden bridges. Easy parking and well maintained. Check it out after the rain to see everything in full bloom.
4.60 (442 reviews) (~71.17 km from centre)
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Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation (Discovery Center)
Environmental organization
👍👍 This place is surprisingly awesome! It's great for a quick educational stop. It has live turtoises, turtles, lizards, owls, falcons and snakes. With its gorgeous views, it's a great place for an event. We have had birthday parties for 4 year old during the day and 40 year old in the evening. Both we...
4.70 (360 reviews) (~48.88 km from centre)
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San Elijo Lagoon and Ecological Reserve
Park
Nature reserve with 7 miles of trails plus a visitor center with exhibits overlooking the lagoon.
4.60 (354 reviews) (~34.17 km from centre)
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San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center
Visitor center
Large preserved wetland habitat for a huge variety of native birdlife as well as reptiles & insects.
4.70 (307 reviews) (~34.51 km from centre)
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Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation
Hiking area
Protected wetland habitat with on-site parking & wildlife-viewing opportunities.
4.70 (303 reviews) (~43.79 km from centre)
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San Diego - La Jolla Underwater Park
City park
This huge underwater park with artificial reefs & kelp beds is popular with marine life enthusiasts.
4.70 (286 reviews) (~17.7 km from centre)
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