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365 days of San Diego, sorted.
Beaches, hikes, breweries, taco shops, surf lessons, and the kid-friendly stuff. The list we wish existed when we moved here.
Beaches, hikes, breweries, taco shops, surf lessons, and the kid-friendly stuff. The list we wish existed when we moved here.
A local's guide to the Los Peñasquitos Canyon Trail — a flat, shaded, dog-friendly walk along a year-round creek to a little waterfall tucked in volcanic rock.
A local's guide to the Gliderport Trail — a short, steep cliff descent to wild, secluded Black's Beach in La Jolla.
Garnet Peak is the hike I'd send you on first in the Laguna Mountains. My local's guide to this short climb to a 5,900-foot summit with sweeping desert and mountain views.
Summer hiking in San Diego is all about timing. My local's guide to the best summer hikes — five trails, from easy coastal walks to a sunrise summit climb.
A complete guide to Sunset Cliffs Natural Park — San Diego's 68-acre cliffside park. Trails, tide pools, sunset views, surfing, picnicking, and everything you can do for free.
The Potato Chip Rock hike is the most photographed trail in San Diego. My local's guide to all three routes up Mount Woodson — with the truth about the climb, the photo wait, and exactly when to go to beat the crowds.
The Black Mountain Trail punches above its weight. My local's guide to this 4-mile climb to a 1,554-foot summit — with 270-degree views from downtown San Diego to Mexico, plus the route, parking, and what to pack.
Annie's Canyon Trail is one of those hikes that doesn't feel like anywhere else in Southern California. My local's guide to this slot canyon near Encinitas.
A 0.6-mile cliffside trail next to the Cave Store delivers Amalfi Coast views over La Jolla Cove. Free, easy, dog-friendly, and probably the best 15 minutes in San Diego.
Most people underestimate the Guy Fleming Trail. My local's guide to this easy 0.7-mile loop at Torrey Pines, with ocean views, rare pines, and wildflowers.
San Diego's highest peak packs 950 feet of climbing into 1.5 miles. Here's what to bring, when to go, and what to expect.
Twelve years and 500+ closings later, the answer to almost any San Diego real-estate question is: it depends on the block. Tell us what you're thinking and the Routt Home Team will send back the unfiltered take.