The Top 8 Natural Monuments around Poway
Poway’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 8
beautiful natural monuments around Poway. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments around Poway. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 13, 2025
Potato Chip Rock
Highlight • Natural Monument
Potato Chip Rock is an iconic San Diego hiking destination. It is a thin rock formation with a "potato chip" like curve that hangs over a lookout on the summit …
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Los Peñasquitos Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
The name "Los Peñasquitos" translates to "little cliffs" in Spanish, a characteristic that becomes evident at this location. Here, you'll find a creek flows through a boulder-filled area, creating a …
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Old Mission Dam
Highlight • Monument
This is a nationally registered historic landmark and a starting point for hikes into the surroundings. This is an excellent area for bird watching and just relaxing.
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Mount Woodson
Highlight • Summit
Mount Woodson is a nice summit with beautiful views. Recently, it has become and very popular peak because of Potato Chip Rock, which is located at the top.
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Del Mar Mesa Ecological Reserve
Highlight • Forest
This 900-acre preserve in the Del Mar Mesa area is protected by the city. It serves as a habitat for many different types of plants and animals that are threatened, endangered, and unique to the San Diego area.
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