サンディエゴ郡の湖・トップ20

Calm riding area. Drivers were nice to me.

The San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve spans 979 acres and includes a lagoon formed by the convergence of Escondido and La Orilla Creeks with the Pacific Ocean. It's a favorite spot for hikers and runners, offering scenic views throughout and plenty of opportunities for wildlife sightings.

Leisure Lagoon is a fantastic place for a picnic or relaxing along the shoreline. A grassy area surrounds the cove, with plenty of benches and restrooms nearby. There is a lifeguard station on-site, and the calm water makes for a delightful, quiet spot to swim without waves.

Nestled in San Diego's Scripps Miramar Ranch, Miramar Reservoir beckons as a recreational oasis. Built in 1960 as part of the San Diego Aqueduct project, its 165-foot dam stands tall. Fed by the Colorado River and California Aqueduct, the reservoir offers boating, fishing, and a scenic 5-mile trail—Lake Miramar, a haven for locals seeking outdoor bliss.

Lake Drive passes through the community of Del Dios and runs along Lake Hodges to the dam, offering scenic views of the lake and countryside. This road is also used as part of the Coast to Crest Trail. Hodges Dam was constructed in 1918; the reservoir is a key feature of this route. The trail is a mix of hard-packed doubletrack and some tighter singletrack near the dam, great for beginner and intermediate riders. It is popular for its ease and proximity to trailheads and rewarding views of the dam.

It's worth seeing and you can watch the hustle and bustle from a terrace bar in a very relaxed manner.

The San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge is a wildlife refuge that was created to protect San Diego's historic coastal salt marsh and mudflat habitat. The refuge is home to a wide variety of wildlife. There are several bike paths that run along the coast, which give you great views of the water and a chance to spot wildlife.

This name is very fitting for this area that is known for its grassy parks, paths and playgrounds. There's a designated swimming area and even a small island where you can relax within this area.