San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, California Metropolitan Area Local camping, hiking, backpacking, lakes, beaches, whitewater, skiing and snowboarding information. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, California is a great place to live for those who like the outdoors. You'll find some good outdoors fun in the list below. With so much nature nearby picking the perfect spot might be tricky. Look at all the suitable spots carefully and decide which one is best for you. Find a Business in the San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, California Metropolitan Area Business TypeOR Business Name Books about San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos Books from Amazon.com about San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, California. High Quality Topo Map of the Area Hikercentral outdoors article of the week.   Campgrounds near San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, California: Mulberry Loop Campground, California, 4 miles away Willow Loop Campground, California, 4 miles away Burnt Rancheria - Cleveland National Forest, California, 9 miles away California State Parks Rsrvtns, California, 8 miles away Cleveland Boulder Oaks Eqst - Cleveland National Forest, California, 9 miles away Crestline Group - Cleveland National Forest, California, 9 miles away El Prado Group - Cleveland National Forest, California, 9 miles away Evergreen Mobile Home and Rv, California, 8 miles away Falcon Group - Cleveland National Forest, California, 9 miles away Horse Heaven Group - Cleveland National Forest, California, 9 miles away Laguna - Cleveland National Forest, California, 9 miles away San Diego Metro KOA, California, 9 miles away Summit Ridge Resort, California, 9 miles away Wooded Hill Group - Cleveland National Forest, California, 9 miles away * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro to the center of the zips of the campgrounds, actual driving distance may be different. Trails near San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, California: Gomez Trail, San Diego County, California 30 miles away, 11 hiking miles, 4309 feet elevation difference Mission Trail, San Diego County, California 30 miles away, 5.6 hiking miles, 5446 feet elevation difference Aguanga Trail, San Diego County, California 34 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 1624 feet elevation difference Corte Madera Trail, San Diego County, California 33 miles away, 4.2 hiking miles, 1563 feet elevation difference Horsethief Ridge Trail, San Diego County, California 31 miles away, 2.2 hiking miles, 735 feet elevation difference Magee Trail, San Diego County, California 31 miles away, 6 hiking miles, 2173 feet elevation difference Middle Peak Loop Trail, San Diego County, California 33 miles away, 2.6 hiking miles, 620 feet elevation difference Monument Trail, San Diego County, California 34 miles away, 1.3 hiking miles, 974 feet elevation difference Old Stage Route, San Diego County, California 31 miles away, 4.2 hiking miles, 925 feet elevation difference Pine Creek Trail, San Diego County, California 33 miles away, 2.7 hiking miles, 1278 feet elevation difference Whitewater paddling spots near San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, California: Los Penasquitos Creek, California, I-15 to I-5 7 miles away, class III+(V+), 9 miles long. Escondido Creek, California, San Elijo Canyon: Elfin Forest Preserve to Camino Del NoRoute Road 14 miles away, class III-IV, 6.6 miles long. Santa Margarita River, California, Murrieta Creek to Sandia Creek Road 34 miles away, class IV(V), 9 miles long. Piru Creek, California, Lake Piru to Santa Clara River 147 miles away, class II, 4 miles long. Piru Creek, California, Pyramid Lake to Lake Piru 152 miles away, class IV, 15 miles long. Sespe Creek, California, Lion Campground to Highway 126 bridge 165 miles away, class IV-V, 31.5 miles long. * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the middle of the river section listed, actual driving distance is longer. Ski Resorts near San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, California: Bear Mountain, California, 79 miles, vertical drop 1700 feet Snow Summit, California, 79 miles, vertical drop 1200 feet Snow Valley, California, 77 miles, vertical drop 1041 feet Mountain High, California, 96 miles, vertical drop 1600 feet Mt Waterman, California, 99 miles, vertical drop 1300 feet Ski Sunrise, California, 96 miles, vertical drop 816 feet * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the ski areas listed, actual driving distance is longer. Hotels in or near San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, California: Best Western Seven Seas, San Diego, California, 9 miles away Best Western Golden Triangle Inn, San Diego, California, 8 miles away Best Western Inn, Miramar/San Diego, San Diego, California, 4 miles away California Suites Hotel, San Diego, California, 8 miles away Four Points By Sheraton San Diego, San Diego, California, 7 miles away Handlery Hotel And Resort, San Diego, California, 10 miles away Hawthorn Suites - San Diego, San Diego, California, 10 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Sorrento Valley/Carm, San Diego, California, 9 miles away Holiday Inn Express San Diego, San Diego, California, 4 miles away Holiday Inn Express San Diego-La Mesa (Sdsu Area),, La Mesa, California, 7 miles away Holiday Inn San Diego-Mission Valley, San Diego, California, 5 miles away Holiday Inn San Diego-Rancho Bernardo, Ca, San Diego, California, 9 miles away Holiday Inn Select San Diego-Hotel Circle (Zoo/Ol, San Diego, California, 10 miles away Holiday Inn Select San Diego North Miramar, Ca, San Diego, California, 4 miles away Quality Suites San Diego, San Diego, California, 4 miles away Radisson Suite Hotel Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, California, 9 miles away Ramada Inn And Conference Center Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, California, 6 miles away Residence Inn By Marriott Carmel Mountain Ranch, San Diego, California, 6 miles away Residence Inn By Marriott San Diego Central, San Diego, California, 6 miles away Residence Inn By Marriott Sorrento Mesa, San Diego, California, 9 miles away Residence Inn By Marriott San Diego Rancho Bernardo/Scripps Poway, San Diego, California, 5 miles away Sommerset Suites Hotel, San Diego, California, 10 miles away Springhill Suites By Marriott Rancho Bernardo/Scripps Poway, San Diego, California, 5 miles away Staybridge Suites San Diego-Carmel Mountain, Ca, San Diego, California, 7 miles away Staybridge Suites San Diego-Sorrento Mesa, Ca, San Diego, California, 8 miles away Woodfin Suite Hotel San Diego, San Diego, California, 7 miles away Best Western Continental Inn, El Cajon, California, 9 miles away Best Western Lamplighter Inn & Suites, San Diego, California, 6 miles away Best Western Santee Lodge, Santee, California, 7 miles away Comfort Inn La Mesa, La Mesa, California, 6 miles away Courtyard By Marriott San Diego Sorrento Mesa, San Diego, California, 10 miles away Comfort Suites Mission Valley, San Diego, California, 9 miles away San Diego-Days Inn La Mesa Suites/Sdsu, La Mesa, California, 6 miles away San Diego-Days Inn Hotel Circle By Seaworld/Zoo, San Diego, California, 10 miles away San Diego Howard Johnson Inn, San Diego, California, 6 miles away La Quinta San Diego Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, California, 5 miles away Marriott San Diego Mission Valley, San Diego, California, 8 miles away Rancho Bernardo Inn, San Diego, California, 9 miles away Ramada Limited, La Mesa, California, 7 miles away Ramada Limited Poway, Poway, California, 5 miles away Rodeway Inn La Mesa, La Mesa, California, 8 miles away Mission Valley/Stadium Super 8 Motel, San Diego, California, 6 miles away San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel Circle Travelodge, San Diego, California, 10 miles away Courtyard By Marriott San Diego Kearny Mesa, San Diego, California, 6 miles away Days Inn Mission Valley, San Diego, California, 5 miles away Super 8 Motel San Diego/El Cajon, El Cajon, California, 9 miles away Quality Inn & Suites, El Cajon, California, 8 miles away Super 8 Motel - San Diego Sea World Zoo, San Diego, California, 9 miles away Best Western Country Inn, Poway, California, 5 miles away Kings Inn - San Diego, San Diego, California, 10 miles away Town And Country Resort Hotel, San Diego, California, 9 miles away Thriftlodge, El Cajon, California, 8 miles away Quality Inn San Diego, San Diego, California, 5 miles away Sheraton San Diego Hotel, Mission Valley, San Diego, California, 8 miles away Days Inn El Cajon, El Cajon, California, 9 miles away Pidgeon at The Villas of Renaibance, San Diego, California, 10 miles away Rodeway Inn El Cajon, El Cajon, California, 8 miles away Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, San Diego North, CA, San Diego, California, 9 miles away Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, California, 9 miles away La Quinta Inn San Diego-Mission Valley, San Diego, California, 9 miles away Rodeway Inn San Diego, San Diego, California, 9 miles away Santee Inn, Santee, California, 6 miles away Vagabond Inn Mission Valley, San Diego, California, 10 miles away Northgate Motel, El Cajon, California, 8 miles away California Suites, San Diego, California, 8 miles away Golf Courses near San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, California: Carlton Oaks Country Club, Santee, California, 6 miles away Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club, San Diego, California, 8 miles away Mission Trails Golf Course, San Diego, California, 5 miles away Oaks North Golf Course, San Diego, California, 8 miles away Riverwalk Golf Course, San Diego, California, 8 miles away Sun Valley Golf Course, La Mesa, California, 8 miles away Tecolote Golf Course, San Diego, California, 8 miles away University City Village Golf Course, San Diego, California, 10 miles away Lakes near San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, California: Del Cerro Reservoir, San Diego County, California, 5 miles away Duck Pond, San Diego County, California, 5 miles away Hollis Lake, San Diego County, California, 3 miles away Lake Miramar, San Diego County, California, 4 miles away Santee Recreational Lakes, San Diego County, California, 5 miles away Chollas Reservoir, San Diego County, California, 8 miles away Grassmont Reservoir, San Diego County, California, 7 miles away Lake Poway, San Diego County, California, 9 miles away Mount Helix Reservoir, San Diego County, California, 8 miles away Murray Reservoir, San Diego County, California, 5 miles away Beaches near San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, California: Blacks Beach, San Diego County, California, 13 miles away Boomer Beach, San Diego County, California, 14 miles away Central Beach, San Diego County, California, 14 miles away Childrens Pool Beach, San Diego County, California, 15 miles away Coronado City Beach, San Diego County, California, 14 miles away Coronado Shores Beach, San Diego County, California, 14 miles away Crown Point Shores, San Diego County, California, 12 miles away Dog Beach, San Diego County, California, 15 miles away La Jolla Shores Beach, San Diego County, California, 13 miles away Marine Street Beach, San Diego County, California, 15 miles away North Beach, San Diego County, California, 14 miles away Ocean Beach City Beach, San Diego County, California, 15 miles away La Playa, San Diego County, California, 15 miles away Ski Beach, San Diego County, California, 13 miles away Torrey Pines City Beach, San Diego County, California, 13 miles away Torrey Pines State Beach, San Diego County, California, 14 miles away Windansea Beach, San Diego County, California, 15 miles away Wipeout Beach, San Diego County, California, 15 miles away National Parks near San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, California: Cabrillo National Monument, 15 miles Joshua Tree National Park, 102 miles Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, 146 miles * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the parks listed, actual driving distance is longer. 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