The oldest public golf course in the city, it features fantastic views of downtown San Diego, Point Loma, and the Pacific Ocean.
Balboa Park Golf Course
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Dixon Lake
Discover the natural beauty of Dixon Lake just north of Escondido — a scenic spot perfect for fishing, hiking, and camping surrounded by rolling hills.
Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve
Step into Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve, a 784-acre nature haven near Escondido filled with winding trails, oak woodlands, coastal sage scrub, and creekside beauty. Hike the scenic “Way Up” trail or explore the gentler botanical loop, cross a creek, and soak in views of Olivenhain Dam, the Pacific, and mountain ridgelines.