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Future parkland property rich in habitat, cultural recreational and scenic values
as well as a future route for a Coast-to-Crest Trail.
The San Dieguito River Valley Regional Open Space Park Joint Powers Authority,
also known as the San Dieguito River Park, is the agency responsible for creating
a natural open space park in the San Dieguito River Valley.
The Park will someday extend from the ocean at Del Mar to Volcan Mountain, just north of Julian.
It will wind past Rancho Santa Fe, Fairbanks Ranch, Escondido, Lake Hodges and Lake Sutherland.
San Dieguito River Park
18372 Sycamore Creek Road, Escondido, CA 92025; (858) 674-2270;
Park Website;
San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy - Parkland accumulation group
Frieds of the San Dieguito River Valley - Citizen advocacy group
Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead
San Dieguito River Park; (858) 674-2275;
Farmhouse Webpage;
Open Sat / Sun 1PM-3PM - Docent led tours;
Historic farmstead dating to the period 1869-1899 - restoration was completed and building
opened to public in 2004.
Boden Canyon - San Pasqual
Park tract located 10 miles east of Wild Animal Park
A tributory canyon to the San Dieguito River system, this canyon is rich in
wildlife habitat. It is home to larger mammals such as mountain lion and deer, the
endangered arroyo toad and 128 species of birds.
San Pasqual Valley - Escondido
San Pasqual Valley consists mostly of an agricultural preserve.
The San Diego Wild Animal Park is located in the San Pasqual Valley,
as is the San Pasqual State Battlefield Visitor's Center. The center commemorates
important local battles and events from the Mexican-American War of 1846-47.
There is a 10-mile long wilderness trail in place here.
Coastal Wetlands - Del Mar
Located alongside Del Mar Fairgrounds
The San Dieguito River Lagoon use to be the largest lagoon watershed in the area
before major fill activity was done for coastal highways, fairgrounds and a World War II era airport.
Extensive effort is now underway to reclaim this unique habitat.
Lake Hodges
Park Entrance : From Interstate 15, exit on Via Rancho Parkway, go west to Lake Drive, then south to the lake entrance.;
When full, The Lake Hodges Reservoir has 1,234 surface acres, a maximum water depth of 115 feet, and 27 shoreline miles.
The lake was created by a river control dam built in 1918.
This is the big lake between Rancho Bernardo and Escondido on the San Dieguito River that the I-15 freeway cuts across (built in 1981).
Rutherford Ranch - Volcan Mountain
Located near Volcan Mountain / Julian
The pristine 11,000 acre Rutherford Ranch is located at the eastern end of the
San Dieguito River Park. It is the location of fern-filled Ironside Spring, the
headwaters of the San Dieguito River. As the ranch rolls across the crest of the
Volcan Mountains and reaches into the desert at San Felipe Valley, it links the
San Dieguito River Park on the west with the Anza Borrego State Park on the east,
thus providing a natural corridor from the desert to the ocean.
San Dieguito County Park - Del Mar CA
The four reservable picnic areas at this park are set among towering eucalyptus groves that characterize this part of the county.
Only minutes from the ocean, this park is cooled by the sea breezes during warm summer months.
A ball field, basketball court, play areas, and hiking trails are nearby for picnickers to enjoy.
Wilderness Trails - San Dieguito River Park
Some portions of the Coast to Crest Trail have been completed and are open to the public.
In addition, some auxiliary trails within the San Dieguito River Park are open to public use.
- Piedras Pintada Trail - Lake Hodges Area (3.8 miles)
- Highland Valley Trail - Lake Hodges Area (4.0 miles)
- North Shore Trail - Lake Hodges Area (14.8 miles)
- Crest Canyon Trail - San Dieguito Coastal Lagoon (0.4 miles)
- Clevenger Canyon Trail - San Pasqual Area
- Mule Hill Historical Trail - San Pasqual Area (10 miles)
- Del Mar Riverpath -
- Vulcan Mountain Trail - Julian Area (3.0 miles)
Valley Center Rincon Resort
California Indian Gaming Resort
777 Harrah's Rincon Way, Valley Center, CA 92082;
Rincon's tall 21-story hotel tower is a most impressive local landmark.
There area 653 spacious guestrooms for you to choose from, including 101 vacation suites.
Each room features one king or two queen size beds, a large luxury bath with tub and a separate glass-enclosed shower.
Other amenities include in-room guest safes and high-speed Internet access. Guests can also take advantage of our
dry cleaning and laundry services, mail service and fitness room.
This resort frequently pulls in many big name acts for special live performances throughout the year and at its
outdoor summer concert series.
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Solana Beach Holiday Inn - Solana Beach
621 South Coast Highway US-101
The Solana Beach Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites is within walking distance to the Del Mar RaceTrack & FairGrounds,
area Beaches, scenic trails as well as many fine restaurants & shops. It is also located near the Amtrak and Coaster Train Stations.
This hotel showcases 80 spacious guestrooms that feature a private balcony, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, iron & board
and hair dryer and all of our suites and king rooms offer a sofa bed. All guests can enjoy our complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast Bar.
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Castle Creek Inn Resort
Circle R Way, Escondido, CA 92026;
Location: Near Gopher Canyon Rd Exit from I-15 Freeway
The Castle Creek Inn is a boutique style Resort and Spa located in San Diego North County.
Resting amidst the scenic foothills of Temecula's Wineries and adjacent to a beautiful 18-hole championship golf course,
you will find this place will make for a great vacation getaway.
Amenities include tennis courts, spa, hot soaking pools, swimming pool, fitness center, sauna, ropes course and more.
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