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Oak Canyon Waterfall
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Oak Canyon Waterfall

  • 4.899 reviews
  • Free
  • Seasonal hours: check before you go

Oak Canyon Waterfall offers a peaceful, shady canyon hike that culminates in a seasonal cascade and small pool. Expect well-marked trails, rich native plant life, great photo opportunities, and best visits after winter rains.

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Oak Canyon Waterfall in short

When is Oak Canyon Waterfall open?

Its hours change with the season, so check its own website before you go.

When is the best time to visit Oak Canyon Waterfall?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Oak Canyon Waterfall indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Oak Canyon Waterfall?

San Diego, CA 92119.

Right now · 2:00 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Sun's out
  • Seasonal hours: check before you go
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Hours unknown: check before you go

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Before you go

Plan your visit

Hours

Seasonal hours: check before you go

Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.

Where and how

  1. 1 Oak Canyon Waterfall
  2. 2 Oak Canyon · 8 min
  3. 3 Old Mission Dam · 14 min
  4. 4 Kwaay Paay Peak Trailhead · 20 min
  5. 5 South Fortuna Mountain Summit · 21 min
San Diego, CA 92119(opens the map)DirectionsOpen in Maps

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.8from 99 reviews

Known for

  • Nature walks
  • Photography
  • Weekend outings
  • Scenic views
  • Walking trails
  • Wildlife viewing

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Family friendly
  • Tourists
  • Solo friendly

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time