As Solana Beach’s worst kept secret, it seems that almost every local San Diegan has at least heard of the Shroom Caves. The tall, sandstone caves that are visible from the 5 freeway are a favorite hangout spot among local teenagers, and a canvas for graffiti artists. I first heard of this place as a … More Shroom Caves
Hiding in the heart of Encinitas is a place straight out of your average Indie film: The Saxony Swing. Named after the road you can find it on, this spot is on the intersection of Quail Gardens Road and Saxony Road, in a sweet little canyon. The first time I was brought here, we went down … More The Saxony Swing
Not gonna lie, this is one of my favorite places in the world. And yet, it’s not the most beautiful, spectacular, or different. But man, it sure is special. I’ve been coming to Swami’s ever since the 8th grade. My friends and I used to walk from Leucadia to here every day, always armed with … More Swami’s Beach
Just because people are no longer able to visit this place, doesn’t mean I can’t talk about it! This barn is creepy as hell. It was for sale and vacant about a year back, until it was sold in March 2015. So, it is now someone’s new land, and pretty much impossible to go here, … More The Cardiff Barn
Since it’s a favorite among tourists, I wouldn’t usually do a post on a place like La Jolla. However, it is one of the most luxurious cities in California, filled with palm trees, gorgeous beaches, and some incredibly hot people. Only 20 minutes away from Encinitas and Downtown San Diego, La Jolla is an easy place … More La Jolla and Mount Soledad
Among the most serene of places I’ve gotten the chance to experience is the Escondido Creek, a misleading name for a spot since it’s actually in Olivenhain. Anyways, this place is absolutely breathtaking. A gorgeous little nature escape in the hills of Rancho Santa Fe/Olivenhain, the creek actually runs through a serene little park, which … More Escondido Creek
Home. Box Canyon was my backyard. I would make a trip here at least once a month, as all it required to get there was a stroll down a trail behind my house. The perfect place to escape the craziness of home life and relax, swim, and truly connect with nature. Box Canyon is one … More Box Canyon
Over the hills of Rancho Santa Fe is one of the only places to go off roading in the suburban San Diego area, known by many as Spooks. I was first made aware that Spooks existed by the original SDA Adventure Club during my sophomore year of high school. We took 3 cars down through … More Off Roading at Spooks (feat. Spooks Cave)
Hidden in the suburbs surrounding San Diego State University is a truly amazing find: a waterfall haven that has become a canvas for local street artists, otherwise known as Adobe Falls. A mix of nature and urbanization, Adobe Falls is one of the most unique spots in San Diego that I’ve been to. The place consists … More Adobe Falls
I found this little hidden gem on an lucky guess that there might be something cool in San Diego’s only National Monument. Good thing I was right. If you take a trip down to Point Loma during low tide, you might just be rewarded with one of San Diego’s most beautiful landscapes: the Cabrillo Tidepools. … More Cabrillo National Monument Caves and Tidepools
