Nature & Outdoors

  1. The San Diego Parks Foundation was established at the end of 2018 to provide critical support to the City of San Diego’s Parks and Recreation Department. The Parks and Recreation budget alone cannot meet the entire needs of the City’s extensive park system. With a nonprofit tax designation, we can...
  2. A person stands in front of a large wall display filled with many small framed photographs in a spacious, modern gallery with three black benches.
    With so many permanent and touring exhibitions in the park, one day is just not enough. Plan to return and see it all!
  3. A silver travel trailer is parked at a campsite with a red canopy and chairs nearby, surrounded by trees and greenery by the edge of a pond.
    Santee Lakes is located in the heart of the east county just outside of San Diego, in the city of Santee. This beautiful, privately owned 194 acre park and 300 full hook-up Campground, surround seven scenic lakes. Our lakes are stocked year-round and there is no State license required, just...
  4. A beach scene with people walking and relaxing near the ocean, overlaid with the orange "San Diego" logo and a sun graphic.
    The Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum (JFGM) is located in Balboa Park and represents the friendship between San Diego and its sister city in Yokohama, Japan. It binds the two cultures to create a unique experience for visitors from all over the world. JFGM is considered in Japanese culture to...
  5. A collage showing a river, children in a pool, people ziplining, a tent by water, a helicopter, a woman and child on a beach, and a person mountain biking.
    Nestled at the base of Palomar Mountain in scenic Pauma Valley, La Jolla Indian Adventure Park offers unparalleled outdoor experiences, less than one hour from San Diego. Our park is home to the historic La Jolla Indian Campground, located on the La Jolla Indian Reservation. A destination for outdoor enthusiasts...