Best places: Hiking areas in Santee, United States

👍👍 Absolutely Gorgeous!! Check the times for low tide before going to the cave for safety. Be extra careful when going down to the cliffs. Walking to get to the caves can be slippery, expect to get wet. It’s was a great day exploring the caves!!!

Picturesque uphill hiking trail known for its panoramic views at the summit.

👍👍 A moderate level Go-to hike (5.9 miles round). A good hike to start with after a break. It has a gradual inclination and the views from the top are quite rewarding. In summer, I would highly recommend to start early. Also, on a good day, it is very busy. So make sure to start early. Parking is a lit...

Dogs can roam without a leash in this large, fenced space on a peninsula with meadows & a beach.

👍👍 Fun hike with a decent amount of elevation. Super crowded on weekends as you’d expect so getting there early is key - once the sun comes out, it can get pretty toasty on the trail too.

Hikers flock to this unique, thin rock at the peak of the Mount Woodson for dramatic photographs.

👍👍 Peaceful hike along the side of the mountain which had lots of switch backs but you could easily walk straight up not realizing your not on the path but on a wash out. Your supposed to stay on the trail and not cut through but at times I found myself cutting through by accident. No shade except a li...

Wild 700-acre canyon habitat for myriad flora & fauna, with hiking trails & guided tours.

👍👍 Aside from parking being a bit tough at peek times, this place is great! You can either park by the dam or hike there after starting by the visitor center! Depending on the time of year, the water levels at the dam rise and fall! There are great trails surrounding the dam and informative signs and i...

Challenging 6.4-mile roundtrip hike offers unusual rock formations & views of downtown & the ocean.

👍👍 If you like hikes with a goal, this is a good option. Unlike Cowles mountain this trail is greener and offer occasional shade. There are some steps to climb, but other than that it's your regular unpaved hiking path. On the way back you may want to slow down a bit if you want to take easy on your k...

👍👍 Definitely a fantastic, user-friendly, family-friendly, super accessible trail. More of a walk than a hike, so it's manageable with kids. Beautiful views of Lake Hodges.

👍👍 Beautiful trail, worth the hike. It's easy going down. Definitely need to make some stops going back up. You cross 3 streams before the waterfall. Saw a lot of large spiders near the waterfall on the rocks, so be cautious, leaving your belongs on the floor. Once your shoes get wet, they do become s...

👍👍 Very nice secluded minimally busy beach. Nude optional, rescue teams including a helicopter on hand. Very tall long hiking trails, and steep terrain. Jellyfish and other sea life, succulents, lizards and natural aesthetics.

👍👍 Anytime you can park here and go hiking with your best friends and loved pups! San Diego is the best city in the US

👍👍 The weather and views were great for the Secret Stairs. I cannot wait to try them again soon.

Sweeping ocean views are offered from this rugged hiking trail with steep, narrow sections.

👍👍 We decided to spend our afternoon off hiking and we found this awesome trail. It's is a little hard to find so I recommend that you read previous reviews to help you find it. I especially liked the one that tells you to look for Mount San Miguel Park in google maps. That's the most accurate way to f...

👍👍 Excellent hike. Mild grade with wide trails perfect for novice hikers. It's about a 7.7miles round trip so it's still a substantial hike. Trails are well marked and easy to follow. The summit sits amongst several Telecom towers which detract from the experience.