San Dieguito Lagoon

This is hike number 5 in Jerry Schad's book 50 Best Short Hikes San Diego, an easy 3.5-mile out-and-back hike along the north side of San Dieguito Lagoon. We'll follow the Lagoon Trail, which is part of the Coast to Crest Trail. It passes under I-5. We'll continue on the Riverpath to the remains of the Old Grand Avenue Bridge. We've done this hike a number of times before; it's a very popular hike. For a description and pictures from March 18, 2025, see www.meetup.com/sandiegodayhikers/events/306734495

Suggested route from San Diego: Go north on I-5 and exit at Via De La Valle (exit 36). Go east about 0.13 miles past a shopping center and turn right into San Andres Dr. Go all the way to the end of the street. The area is served by NCTD Breeze bus 308. (N 32º 58.710 W 117º 14.840)

Take water, a snack, a hat and sunscreen. Hiking shoes are not required.
There is a rest room on the trail, a short distance from our starting point. Leashed dogs are allowed.

Contact: Philip Erdelsky 619-866-8512 *pje@efgh.com*