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Top 10 San Diego County Parks

With its year-round near-idyllic climate, varied terrain and abundance of outdoor activities, San Diego County offers recreationalists a vacation experience like no other. In San Diego, nature lovers can camp under the stars, fish in sparkling, freshwater lakes, mountain bike and hike in the Cuyamaca Mountains and trek through the open desert in a four-wheel jeep. Appealing to the more rugged vacationer, the vast Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and the rolling hills, canyons, lakes and mountains in the north and east of the city offer a completely different outdoor experience. The region’s great outdoors beckons guests to explore and exercise year-round with a scope of sporting activities as varied as its topography. Visitors can bask in sunshine and take a breath of fresh air while exploring the various parks and reserves spread throughout San Diego County (www.co.san-diego.ca.us/parks). This parks of interest provide diverse opportunities for endless outdoor adventures like hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, birding, boating, fishing, rock climbing and camping. Please contribute to our ranking by voting your favorite park.

#1 Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

The Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is the largest state park in California with over 500 miles of dirt roads, 12 wilderness areas and numerous hiking trails. Amid 600,000 acres of untouched wilderness, guests encounter soothing warm desert breezes and a beautiful barren land teeming with wildlife like roadrunners, golden eagles, kit foxes, mule deer, bighorn sheep, iguanas and red diamond rattlesnakes.

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#2 Cuyamaca Rancho State Park

Surrounded by an oak woodland forest, pines trees, meadows and creeks, the Cuyamaca Rancho State Park offers a beautiful setting for relaxation. With over 100 miles of trails, visitors can spend the day hiking, biking and horseback riding high above ground with breathtaking views of the desert to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west.

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#3 Dos Picos County Park

Dos Picos County Park is located in Ramona. Its name is Spanish for "two peaks," derived from the two prominent mountains nearby. The surrounding ranchland and steep rocky slopes help preserve its secluded atmosphere. 

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#4 El Monte County Park

A gorgeous setting encompassing 88-acres, El Monte County Park is one of the original properties in San Diego County Parks’ inventory. The spectacular rocky face of El Cajon Mountain stands high over this popular picnic destination where recreational opportunities abound! 

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#5 Estrella County Park

Situated in the Casa de Oro community, Estrella County Park offers a number of outdoor recreational opportunies. Spanning 6.67 acres, the park features a boardwalk, picnic tables, a butterfly canyon, nature play area, slides, swings, a built-in amphitheater – even a suspension bridge. We welcome visitors of all ages, especially families, to enjoy quality time outside in this new park location. 

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#6 Felicita County Park

Tucked into a small valley in southwest Escondido and set amid some of Southern California’s largest and most beautiful ancient oaks, Felicita County Park is full of natural, cultural and recreational resources. It sits within the San Dieguito watershed and spans approximately 346 acres. Felicita Creek flows through the park. It runs year-round, providing water for plants, trees and local wildlife, and contributing to the park’s natural beauty. 

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#7 Flinn Springs County Park

Shaded oak groves, a year-round stream, and grassy meadows have made Flinn Springs County Park a favorite East San Diego County destination for generations. This 40-acre park offers something for everyone, whether you’re looking for a place for a picnic, a special event, or just seek some exercise or family time in a beautiful natural location.

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#8 Guajome Regional Park

Guajome Regional Park is located in the coastal community of Oceanside and has a little bit of everything that San Diego County offers. Just 8 miles from the Pacific Ocean, the park is a great place to visit year-round, and is close to many natural and historic points of interest. 

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#9 Heritage County Park

This charming County park is adjacent to Old Town in San Diego, and features several restored Victorian homes and the city’s first synagogue, The Temple Beth Israel. It is a fine example of the Victorian architecture of wealthy San Diego residents in the late 1880s-1890s. The Temple Beth Israel now hosts weddings, receptions and bar mitzvahs. The large lawn remains open to the public and is available for event reservations.

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#10 In-Ko-Pah County Park

Bordering Imperial County, 80 miles east of the City of San Diego on Interstate 8, In-Ko-Pah County Park spans 160 acres of natural, high-desert land and habitat at an elevation of 3,050 feet. Roughly 2.6 miles of trails meander through the property, offering easy to difficult routes - some paths more defined than others. "In-Ko-Pah" stands for "mountain people" - a tribute to the past and to the people who thrived in the region long before modern civilization. The park features two picnic tables, a shade structure and two hiking trails. 

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