One of my favorite late winter early spring hikes in San Diego. If you time it just right, you will…read moresee the most gorgeous flowers all over the trail. I was a little bit early this spring, the flowers are just starting to come out! My guess is two weeks from now it's going to pop. You do not want to come out here and hike in the summer, it's got the name Hellhole Canyon for a reason. It gets dangerously hot and there is no guarantee that anyone's going to rescue you. You can put together a monster hike in this canyon. I've done it twice over 10 miles with an ass blaster of a climb. But today I did the shorter loop which is 5.25 miles. It's got everything, views, climbing and descending and varied terrain! We rarely see anybody out here but today we actually passed three small groups on the trail. You can tell that a lot of people use the trails also with horses because we saw some horse poop and in the distance we could hear horse whinnies- so cute!!! Another bonus is at this trailhead. There are two pit toilets that are the nicest pit toilets I have ever been in. The people that maintain this canyon do an excellent job. They are always clean, stocked with toilet paper and have hand sanitizer. I will 100% be back to this trail, possibly in two weeks! If you're going to do it, I highly recommend downloading the AllTrails app and following the trail as marked. No way you'll get lost.

Super sweet hike for me and my pups. Pretty steep but gorgeous when the weather is right!read more

This is a beautiful place, we came to fish, hike around the lake and just enjoy some peace. We…read moredidn't see many people catching fish, yet it was nice just to cast a pole and sit for a while. They have nice picnic areas and boats to rent. We will definitely check it out again and hopefully catch something next time. Great place for some family fun

Love coming here. Even when the fishing is tough it's a great place to come relax and get away from…read morethe business of life. However when you get on the fish it's icing on the cake

I love Daley Ranch! It's a great location in Escondido for hiking and mountain biking…read more There's a lot of parking available and plenty of trails to choose from. I rode mountain bikes out there with a couple of my girlfriends today. The trails are really fun, not too technical for bikes. Some absolutely beautiful view points especially along Boulder Loop. Unfortunately, we were moving too fast to stop and take a photo there, but we did get a selfie in front of the lake! There are porta potties at the parking lot and there are also some little bathroom houses inside the park. No running water though so be prepared with your hand sanitizer if you're planning to use it.

Love hiking here! So many trails you can through. It's also a nice place to camp and go fishing.read more

Drew was such an amazing guide! He let us take our wedding photos on one of these beautiful…read moregondolas and his energy made us so happy. Lake San Marcos is stunning and we had the best experience from the view of our gondola! Will definitely be back and absolutely recommend

My wife and I recently decided a great way to spend a holiday Saturday with our son, his wife, and…read moretheir daughter, would be to spend some time on Lake San Marcos - and what better way to do that then a gondola? After some quick research on Yelp, we made our reservations (VERY easy to do) and met everyone on said Saturday at the Black Swan dock. (side note - they want you there 20 minutes early...this does NOT mean you can check in 20 minutes early...chances are very high that the person checking you in is your gondolier, and he/she will be on the water at that moment). We had Conner (VERY traditional Italian name....cough) - and he was awesome. He shared some great details as we made our way along the shoreline, including some of the local nicknames for the houses on the water. He was VERY knowledgeable about when the lake was created, the various depths, and gave us tips on when to avoid being on the water (July 4th was high on that). We brought along our own drinks and snacks, and thoroughly enjoyed our ride. Highly recommended!

we had the BEST time at oceanview mine!! truly such a fun and unique experience. we came in not…read moreknowing what to expect and ended up striking out big time. we found so much quartz, beautiful watermelon tourmaline, and a bunch of stunning crystals we honestly forgot the names of (there were sooo many). but honestly, what made the whole experience even better was Nate. he got right in there with us, hands dirty, fully invested in making sure our experience was a good one and you could feel how passionate he is about what he does. that kind of energy is rare and it made the hot day so much more memorable. we already want to come back and do a chief dig! the whole experience felt like a mix between treasure hunting and being a kid again we were fully in it for hours. highly recommend this to anyone looking for something different to do. we'll 100% be back!

My friend and I went for a birthday celebration. It was just the two of us. On March 14, it was a…read morefine spring day. Perfect to be on a mountain top in the sunshine sifting through rocks and hunting for gems. The Oceanview mine works in finding a number of different quartz, Tourmoline, and other gems. Take a look at their website. For $75 for an adult, you get all the equipment that you need to sift through rock and gravel piles which they set out for you. There are a big tables, the two grades of sorters, a bucket, trowel, and toothbrush to clean off rocks. Also a big tray of water to rinse your rocks in and clean them off. There were igneous rocks with black tourmaline and tiny pieces of garnet. It was a lot of fun. You have to get there promptly at the opening time in order to get situated and the digging/sorting/sifting begins sharp at 10 AM. You have three hours and 45 minutes to go through all the rocks that you want. Bring your own gloves! They also have shaded umbrellas, and 5 gallon buckets to purchase that you can load up with rocks to sift through on your own at home. While it was a fun adventure, and I've never been to a quarry mine that you could actually look for your own gems, the staff did leave a little to training, although they were very good about going around and assisting you. However, I think if you really want to find something, you need to educate yourself ahead of time as to what you are looking for and what is available. Five minute presentation to 50 people wouldn't you can't even really look at the rocks and no handout or guide sheet for reference was a drawback. They don't take credit cards for the entrance. You have to pay cash. Children are a lower price. But they do take credit cards for memorabilia, gemstones that they have turned into jewelry and other items. And also for the rentals. I thought the purchasing of a 5 gallon bucket for $10 was too much. They don't make it clear that if you want to take home a 5 gallon bucket of extra stones to sort through then you can bring your own. I thought for the price of $75 a 5 gallon bucket would be included. They are not. There are picnic tables in the shade where you can have your own lunch, there is a grill you can use if you want to utilize that. Bring all of your own beverages, water, and snacks and meal. There is a short tour that you can take of the areas that they mine on this mountain. You load up on a four wheel vehicle that holds six people and spin around the mountainside, stopping at the entrance of three of the mine shafts. This is only about a 5 to 7 minute tour. They don't allow you to stop get out and take pictures in front of the mine openings. This was certainly a drawback. They could've extended the "tour" to let you get out and take pictures in front of the mine shafts. Perhaps it is a liability issue I don't know. I would not do this for a second time since I've already done it, without further educating myself about gem hunting and what exactly I was looking for. But for a one time adventure, it was fun and we had a beautiful spring day. Don't forget your sunblock and sunglasses and hat!

An Absolute Must-Do in Big Bear! My daughter and I had the…read moremost incredible experience with Action Zipline Tours! From the moment we arrived to the final zipline, the entire experience was flawless, exhilarating, and deeply memorable.A massive shoutout to our guides--Cameron, Caroline, and RJ.They were absolute rockstars! They took the time to meticulously follow and explain every single safety measure, which completely set our minds at ease and allowed us to just enjoy the thrill. Not only were they highly professional and safety-conscious, but they also made the entire tour incredibly fun, engaging, and interesting with their great energy and local knowledge. A special thanks to the owner, Alexis, for running such a fantastic operation and hiring such efficient, top-tier staff. It's clear that guest safety and satisfaction are the absolute highest priorities here. If you are visiting Big Bear, do not miss out on this tour! We will definitely be back.

Great experience. Staff is friendly and funny. Felt incredibly safe the entire time. They did rush…read moreus a bit because there was lightning coming in. I wish the zip lines were higher up and longer, but that's just personal preference. Got texted the road to meet at the morning of, and it is a 30 minute drive from The Village, so just make sure you leave plenty of time.

Great way to go wine tasting and not worry about driving. Wade was awesome!…read more wine was good as well!

Such a fun wine tour! Cruising around in a VW van made the experience even more special. Rich was…read moreeasygoing, awesome, and made the whole day so enjoyable. Relaxed, fun, and the perfect way to explore wine country. Highly recommend!

Simply a splendid way to tour the Temecula wine country! Riding around in an open motorcycle…read moresidecar, beautiful blue skies above with hawks and turkey vultures, wind whipping around to keep you cool and amazing vistas of hills, valleys and vineyards. My friend had a Groupon but missed pulling the trigger on an online reservation. Luckily she called the company and they were kind enough to get us scheduled in for that same day. My friend and I appreciated being given a choice as to which to focus on - wine or wine country. Our vote was a little more country.  The tour took us through grapevines where we sampled grapes at different stages of ripening.  We sipped some great wine and had a delicious Neapolitan pizza from Pizza Bina at Chapin Family Vineyards. Our guide Bryan was truly a professional - engaging, thoughtful, enthusiastic and a wealth of knowledge about not only the wineries but the history of the region.  He even took pro photos of our excellent adventure!

Four of us booked a wine country experience to celebrate turning 70!…read moreHunter and his partner (sorry, forgot his name) were absolutely awesome. The tour was fun and adventurous, off-roading and all. We enjoyed the wineries as well. Learned some about the grape growing and wine making too! I highly recommend this tour.

I had an amazing experience on my tour of La Jolla. Julia is the BEST tour guide. She is so…read moreknowledgeable about the area. She showed me places i may have never discovered on my own. As well as taking me to places I had visited previously, but this was so much better since she is so knowledgeable about the area. She is fun to hang out with, and very friendly. Julia was amazing about taking photos for me, and asking questions about what I was interested in seeing and doing. And she listened. She gave me many suggestions about other things I might be interested in checking out while I was still in San Diego based on my answers. In fact, I had such a great experience on my private tour that I booked a group tour of San Diego the VERY NEXT DAY. This tour company has such a great assortment of experiences available, you're sure to find the perfect one for you. It's hard to say which of my tours was my favorite, as I had such a great time on both. Julia knows the area, the history of the city, the history of the military, she even taught me about the different types of palm trees and the woman responsible for the variety in the area. If you are looking for a unique experience, book a tour. I'm sure they have other great tour guides as well. But Julia delivered in a way I could not have anticipated. Highly recommend! 10/10

What a great experience. My wife and I try to complete an electric bike tour in every city we…read morevisit. We've visited San Diego several times, but our visits were limited to the particular attraction we were visiting. This bike tour is a wonderful way to see so much of San Diego via bike. The location is easy to find, and parking is easy to find ( there is a huge parking structure next door). We were met by Kevin who was our guide for the tour. Awesome personality with a friendly demeanor. His knowledge of the San Diego area is impressive. He was full of fun facts about the city. The course was delightful and the bikes were easy to ride. I highly recommend this city tour and hope you get Kevin as your guide, you won't be disappointed.

This is the second time we take a tour with woody wagons and the experience has been top notch…read moreevery time. Miguel is so kind and the bus has a karaoke machine we put to good use plus they decorated for my bday. Over all we visited 3 wineries and we had a blast, would definitely come back for our next party!

The driver was super friendly and attentive. Thanks so much for your time Miguel. Also the ability…read moreto connect to the speaker and have our own little dance party was great. Definitely would recommend this tour. Also fyi they only pick up within the Temecula city and not outside cities if you decide to get an Airbnb outside of the area.