San Diego International Airport 1 hr 38
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park (20 min)
Huge desert park featuring hiking trails & fields of wildflowers plus trees, shrubs & cacti. Cuyamaca Rancho State Park (37 min)
Park has over 100 miles of oak forest hiking trails & campsites with picnic tables & fire pits. Blair Valley (6 min) Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve (43 min)
2,900-acre nature preserve with trails & viewpoints, plus picnic areas & seasonal ranger-led hikes. Yaqui Well (17 min) Stonewall Peak (40 min) California Wolf Center (31 min)
This rural center for wild wolves is dedicated to their recovery & features tours & a gift shop. William Heise County Park (36 min)
Tranquil park with hiking trails, RV & tent camping, basic cabins, bathrooms & hot showers. Lake Cuyamaca (36 min)
Reservoir & recreation area offering boating, trout fishing & camping, plus nearby hiking trails. Cactus Loop Trail (15 min) Volcan Mountain Winery (22 min)
Winery and wine Whale Peak (33 min) Agua Caliente County Park (24 min)
Rugged setting offers 140 campsites, natural hot springs, hiking trails, picnic spots & play areas. | 
