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Lake Poway

Lake Poway is a dam & reservoir in Lake Poway not only provides a source of water supply for the residents, but it also offers an amazing outdoor recreational area. Lake Poway Recreational Area sits amid the Poway hills since 1972. Lake Poway is a reservoir for domestic water supply. Hereby, swimming, wading, or any physical contact with water is prohibited. Personal boats or float tubes are not allowed at Lake Poway except with special permission. However, there are several fishing boats and pedal boats available for rent. The fishing hours are from Wed to Sat from 6 A.M. to sunset. The boating hours are from Wed to Sat from 6 A.M. to 30 minutes before sunset. Dogs are allowed here on a 6-foot leash. Also, personal barbecues are allowed, but they must be assessed as safe by the staff. Beers & wines can be purchased from the Lake Poway Concession. There is a parking fee at Lake Poway on weekends and holidays for non-residents only. Poway residents with valid proof of residency have free accessibility. Read More

Lake Ramona is a small, deep, clear-water reservoir situated between Poway and Ramona. It is around 37 miles northeast of San Diego City. This Lake was formed in the 1980s as a reservoir to keep stock of the inexpensive water for local agricultural needs as well as emergency storage in case of shortage. You have to hike through the Lake Poway & Blue Sky Reserve to reach here. The place is very beautiful and serene, covered with greenery and flowers in the spring season. It is approximately 3 miles one-way, and most parts of the way involve climbing up the hill. Moreover, there are no drinking fountains over there, so please carry sufficient water while hiking.Swimming or wading is not allowed here, yet fishing is permitted. There are several species of fishes like catfish, trout, sunfish, & bass. The Lake is open daily from sunrise to sunset yet has holiday closures on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year. No fees are there to fish at Lake Ramona, but a valid California Sport Fishing License is required for all anglers/fishermen of ages 16 years or above. Read More

Lake Skinner is a beautiful lake and recreational place in the rolling hills of Winchester, California. This place offers scenic views of nature with various recreational opportunities such as camping, hiking, biking, fishing, sailing, horseback riding, & more. For all the day trips, the Lake offers two shade shelters, picnic tables, and barbecue across the park for picnicking & gatherings. No swimming or skiing is allowed at the Lake. All boating activities must not have body contact with water. The Splash Pad hours are 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. from Tue to Sun. Dogs are allowed here on 6-feet (max.) leash, and a $2 per pet, per day fee is there. No ground fires or fireworks are allowed here. Anglers ages 16 and older must have a valid State fishing permit. Read More

Lake Sutherland or Sutherland Reservoir is approximately 45 miles northeast of San Diego City. When full, the reservoir has 556.8 surface acres. This Reservoir has a storage capacity of 29,508 acre-feet. The water activities offered at Lake Sutherland involve Boating, Row Boating, Canoeing, and more. Other recreational activities offered are fishing, hiking, picnicking, etc. The place features a water fountain, picnic tables, barbecue areas (gas barbecues are allowed in a specified area), and restrooms. Swimming or wading is not allowed in the Lake. The private boating charge is $7 per boat. No camping or ground fires are permitted. Concession facilities are not available here. Anglers/Fishermen are advised to bring their own water & food here. Dogs are allowed only on-leash. For anglers ages 16 years or older, a valid California Fishing License is required. Sutherland Reservoir is closed on the third Friday of each month. Other than this there are holiday closures on Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Year's Day. Read More

The NTC Waterfront Park at Liberty Station is a 46-acre waterfront park in the Point Loma community of San Diego. The Liberty station of the San Diego Neighborhood has the second-largest waterfront park in the City with an enticing stretch of waterfront recreation. It is next to Mission Bay. Earlier, Liberty Station was a Navy training base that was reconstructed into a community of homes, restaurants, shops, and arts & culture centers. The waterfront park features a golf course, play areas, walking/jogging trails, a boating channel, & an athletic club alongside. The City of San Diego’s Park and Recreation Department owns and manages this park. Read More

Lindo Lake is a small, shallow Lake in Lakeside, California. It is around 20 miles northeast of San Diego. There's a Lindo Lake County park offering recreational activities like fishing, bird watching, skating, etc. lake is bifurcated into two basins, with the western part carrying most of the water and the eastern serving as an overflow area during heavy rains. There are 1.5 miles of ADA-friendly trails for exploring the place. Also, there's a trail especially for kids that combines fun & education via a scavenger hunt that is logged online. Various hikes and programs are hosted regularly with both rangers and park volunteers. Read More

Living Coast Discovery Center is a not-for-profit zoo and aquarium in the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge. It was previously known as the Chula Vista Nature Center, and it has been around for beyond thirty years. This is a place to discover wildlife in San Diego Bay. The Living Coast Center is a hidden treasure in San Diego. It is a collaborative center that emphasizes animals that are native to the San Diego Bay, like stingrays and sea turtles. The center has sharks, octopuses, sea turtles, rays, reptiles, birds, and much more. Read More

Los Peñasquitos Canyon Reserve

Los Peñasquitos, translating to ‘little cliffs’, is bounded by the majestic Sorrento Hills and Rancho Peñasquitos in the north and the gorgeous Mira Mesa in the south. Sprawled across an area of 11 kilometers, the canyon preserve is one of the largest urban parks in the USA. Both the County of San Diego and the City of San Diego jointly administer the area, offering tours to the locals and tourists alike. Los Peñasquitos Canyon Reserve is home to the ancient Rancho Santa Maria de Los Peñasquitos, an adobe shelter that has been occupying the area since the 1820s. In addition to being a historical preserve, Los Peñasquitos Canyon Reserve houses over 500 types of plants and around 200 species of birds. Various reptiles, mammals, and amphibians have also found their shelters here, contributing to the rich biodiversity of the park. Among the most frequently spotted mammals in this area are bobcats, mule deer, rabbits, and coyotes.The highlight of the Los Peñasquitos Canyon Reserve is the cascading waterfall that travels down a volcanic rock. The freshwater stream that traverses the reserve is populated by crayfish, Pacific tree frogs, and largemouth bass. From riparian steep corridors to steep slopes to grassy hillsides and flat mesa tops, the canyon reserve has several geological formations. Read More

Gushing inside the uncluttered 4000 acres area of Los Penasquitos preserve, the Penasquitos waterfall is one stunning attraction to sojourn for, when strolling around the loop trails of the preserve. Flowing calmly through volcanic rocks amid many cultural adobes of the preserve, it is positioned at the end of the roundabout of the loop trails. With flat and well-designed tracks, the hike towards the Penasquitos falls is one of the easiest adventures which aids hikers with amiable encounters with more than 500 plant species and 175 types of birds. As you choose among multiple trails which all offer unique experiences but lead to the same destination, you may spot rattlesnakes, coyotes and mountain lions during your hike. You can also come across mountain bikers and horse riders as you pass through poison oak among many other trees. So, keep an eye on those ticks, snakes and other wildlife that you may encounter in your journey. This tranquil yet wild trail to the refreshing cascade of Penasquitos becomes a thriving green delight after a rainfall. You will find yourself amidst the green in the desert of Diego. Read More

The original Lake Otay Dam was constructed by the Southern California Mountain Water Company. In 1906, The Lake Otay Reservoir was connected to the city of San Diego's water system. Due to heavy rains, the dam burst in 1916. Then, it was rebuilt in 1918 with the name Savage Dam. Lake Otay reservoir has a water storage capacity of 47,066.9 acre-feet. This reservoir holds the United States Olympic training center for rowing sports. This Lake is a fine spot for fishing, boating, picnicking, & barbecuing. Dogs are allowed on-leash. Read More