• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
PassPort to San Diego

PassPort to San Diego

LOCAL LIVING RESOURCE for Residents, Visitors & Newcomers

Maritime Museum of San Diego

LOCAL LIVING RESOURCE for Residents, Visitors & Newcomers

CouponsEvents
  • Attractions
  • Activities & Recreation
    • Outdoor
    • Indoor
    • Water Activities
    • Parks & Recreation
    • Camping
    • Tours
    • Golf
    • Casinos
    • Spas & Treatments
    • Farmers & Sunset Markets
  • Restaurants
    • Restaurants
    • Meal Prep Companies
    • Breakfast & Brunch
    • Happy Hours
    • Coffee & Tea
    • Patio & Outdoor Dining
    • Dog Friendly
  • Museums
  • Wine & Beer
    • Wineries
    • Breweries & Tap Houses
    • Cocktail Lounges
    • Distilleries
    • Happy Hours
  • Shopping
    • Shopping Destinations
    • Shops & Boutiques
    • Antiques
    • Farmers & Sunset Markets
    • Meal Prep Companies
    • Dispensaries
  • Accommodations
    • Hotels & Resorts
    • Extended Stay
    • Timeshares
    • Home Rentals
    • Vacation Rentals
    • Apartments
  • Kids
  • Casinos
  • Communities
  • Home Buying
    • New Home Builders
    • Master-Planned Communities
    • Realtors
    • Moving & Storage
  • Home & Decor
    • Furniture
    • Mattress & Bedding
    • Flooring &Tile
    • Carpet & Rugs
    • Kitchen Essentials
    • Patio & Outdoor Living
    • Decor
    • Antiques
  • Health
    • Meal Prep Companies
    • Spas & Treatments
    • Fitness & Nutrition
    • Cosmetic Surgery
    • Dispensaries
    • Hospitals & Medical Centers
    • Dentists
    • Hair & Nail
  • Services
    • Auto Sales
    • Banking
    • Business Centers
    • Education
    • Insurance
    • Moving & Storage
    • Pet Care & Adoptions
    • Plumbing
  • Event Planning
    • Banquets & Catering
    • Corporate Team Building
    • Meal Prep Companies
    • Kids Parties
    • Large Event Venues
    • Party Rentals
    • Restaurants
    • Weddings & Events
    • Spas & Treatments
  • Entertainment
    • Arts
    • Concerts & Music
    • Live Theatre
    • Museums
  • Transportation
    • Trolley (MTS)
    • Bus Transportation (MTS)
    • Cross Border Xpress
    • Coaster Train (NCTD)
    • Sprinter Commuter Rail (NCTD)
    • Airports
    • Parking & Shuttles
    • Moving & Storage
    • Car Rentals
    • Auto Sales
    • Coronado Ferry
    • Bicycle & Surrey Rentals

County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation

Experience the upside of outside from the coast to the desert and the valleys to the mountains!

  • sdparks logo
  • ACBCI_Tahquitz-8893-Mark Davidson
    Tahquitz Canyon - Palm Springs
  • CamperBike
    Santee Lakes - East County
  • SDParksLake
  • SDParksSunset
  • SDParksRV camping
  • SDParksTrails
  • SDParksTrails2
  • trails
  • SDParks Digging Camping
  • SDParks Digging Holes
  • SDParks Digging Meetings
  • Find A Park
  • Map
  • Parking Passes
  • Camping
  • Activity & Program Guides
  • Outdoor Experiences
  • Discover Trails
  • Wedding Venues
  • Event Venues

Experience the upside of outside — from biking to hiking, backpacking to birding, camping, stargazing and so many more activities in nature — across San Diego County. The County’s award-winning park system features 154 facilities across 56,000 acres of land, including 23 regional parks, dozens of local parks and open space preserves, 10 camping parks, 18 sports facilities, four community centers and two historic adobes.

Some 380 miles of trails take visitors through diverse habitats, from the coast to the desert and from valleys to mountaintops. County teams work every day to promote health and wellness, safe communities and civic pride through hundreds of free programs with a special focus on families, seniors, people with disabilities, and at-risk youth. Popular excursions include the Experience the Outdoors Program, Warrior Hike Challenge and Women in the Wild.

Experience the Outdoors Program

The new Experience the Outdoors Program is more accessible than ever. By waiving parking fees, providing essential gear like bikes and helmets, and offering translation and transportation assistance, for example, the County helps families turn their curiosity into participation.

Three new components of the Experience the Outdoors Program are:

Rad Regional Parks — This event series features one park per month, highlighting all of the “rad” events, activities and recreational opportunities that can and do take place on site.

Ride On Mountain Biking Challenge — This multi-agency project explores eight popular trails at six County parks and preserves. Ride solo, with a group or with experts at planned meetups while coasting along scenic loops and tackling steep climbs. Free bike rentals can be arranged upon request.Parks 101 First-timer Series — Beginners learn outdoor skills like how to hike, bike, rock climb, camp, fish, kayak and canoe, without the burden of having to pay for the class or purchase equipment. Translation assistance is available upon request.

Learn more about the Experience the Outdoors Program here

Warrior Hike Challenge

This thrilling bi-annual experience salutes everyday heroes, and celebrates the athletic and mental fitness required to tackle arguably the toughest hike in San Diego County – El Cajon Mountain in the El Capitan County Preserve. Warrior Hike Challenges take place twice a year on Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day weekends. Learn more here

Women in the Wild

Women in the Wild experiences range from backpacking to bouldering and hiking to camping. Women get expert instruction by female staff members and partners, along with opportunities for conversation, connection and collaboration. Learn more about the program here

Other outdoor activities include nature-led walks and hikes, tree plantings, early-morning birding, team sports at County ball fields and sports courts; storytime, crafts and short jaunts for little explorers; Summer Movies in the Park, Teen Paint Nights; and even an Annual Youth Chess Tournament!

Looking to tie the knot?The County has unique spaces to suit all venue preferences. Consider hosting your ceremony on a patio overlooking a lake, a country meadow that features an ancient wedding tree, and several indoor locations including a vintage temple. Learn more here

You don’t need previous experience — or even a good understanding of the outdoors — just a desire to play outside and a willingness to try something new! Plan an adventure at sdparks.org. For more information, call (858) 565-3600.

First Time Camping Program

Foe all first-time campers to County campgrounds: They offer 2-night tent stays, equipment rentals with tents, sleeping bags and pads for up to eight people, and 1:1 training by friendly park rangers on everything from #howto set up a campsite to #howto build a campfire… for #FREE.

It’s all part of our First Time Camping Program. Simply call to pre-register, pack your own clothes and food, and join us for an incredible outdoor adventure.

Get info and contact details in the flyer and on https://tinyurl.com/yc8z8swx

 

 Locations

Located in Oceanside

3000 Guajome Lake Road
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 724-4489
Visit Website

Located in Escondido

9860 Del Dios Highway
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 745-4379
Visit Website

Located in Del Mar / Carmel Valley

1756 Highland Drive
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 755-2386
Visit Website

Located in Encinitas / Cardiff By The Sea

2710 Manchester Ave.
Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA 92007
(760) 634-3026
Visit Website

Located in Rancho Peñasquitos

12122 Canyonside Park
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-7504
Visit Website

Located in Embarcadero / Marina District

1600 Pacific Highway,
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 232-7275
Visit Website

Located in Julian

4945 Heise Park Road
Julian, CA 92036
(760) 765-0650
Visit Website

Located in Fallbrook

37385 De Luz Rd
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 728-2303
Visit Website

Located in Poway / Scripps Ranch / Carmel Mountain

16281 Sycamore Canyon Road
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 513-4737
Visit Website

Located in Lakeside

13775 Blue Sky Ranch Road
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 561-0580
Visit Website

Located in Old Town

2454 Heritage Park Row
San Diego, CA 92110
(877) 565-3600
Visit Website

Located in Chula Vista

2270 Wueste Road
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 482-7361
Visit Website

Located in El Cajon

2925 Steele Canyon Road
El Cajon, CA 92019
(858) 694-3030
Visit Website

Located in Bonita

3218 Summit Meadow Road
Bonita, CA 91902
(619) 472-7572
Visit Website

Located in San Ysidro

2721 Monument Road
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 428-2946
Visit Website

Located in Ramona

17953 Dos Picos Park Rd.
Ramona, CA 92065

Visit Website

Located in East County

2550 Lake Morena Drive
Campo, CA 91906

Visit Website

Located in Imperial Beach

1942 Monument Rd
San Diego , CA 92154

Visit Website

Learn More About County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation

SDParksLake

Find A Park

Camping

Activity & Program Guides

Outdoor Experiences

Discover Trails

Event Venues

Filed Under: Activities & Recreation, Attractions, camping, Corporate Team Building, Dog Friendly, Event Planning, Golf, Kids, Kids Parties, Large Event Venues, Outdoor, Parks & Recreation, Party Rentals, Water Activities, Weddings & Events

Primary Sidebar

  • THE PASSPORT BLOG
  • View this profile on Instagram

    San Diego County Parks (@sandiegoparks) • Instagram photos and videos

  • Point Loma Tea
  • Cosmopolitan Hotel and Restaurant
  • Footer Widget - Supported Organizations

    • Father Joe's Villages
    • San Diego Humane Society
    • I Love A Clean San Diego
    • Rady Children's Hospital
    • WRC
    • PassPort to San Diego supports these outstanding organizations. Find out how to you can donate or volunteer today.

    Footer

    Contact Us

    info@passport-sd.com

    Connect & Share

    Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Blog

    Promote Your Business

    We love helping San Diego businesses THRIVE. Contact us today to learn about promoting your company with PassPort to San Diego!

    Contact us today: sales@passport-sd.com

    Recent Posts

    • Game Day, Great Food, and Movie History at Kansas City Barbeque in San Diego!
    • Delight in Seasonal Blends at Point Loma Tea!
    • Dine under the sun or stars, dive into whale-watching, enjoy high-speed jet boat fun, and take in the scenery aboard the ferry to and from Coronado — all with Flagship Cruises & Events!

    © 2025 · PassPort to San Diego · All rights reserved · Web maintenance by Webdezined