When is Oak Canyon open?
Mon–Thu 5 AM–11 PM; Fri–Sun 6 AM–11 PM.
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Park
Oak Canyon
- 4.535 reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 11 pm
Oak Canyon Trail offers a peaceful, shaded hike through oak woodlands and seasonal streams with pockets of native gardens and wildlife. Expect moderate inclines, well-marked trails and scenic viewpoints ideal for photography, jogging, or a relaxed picnic. Visit for a quick nature escape within San Diego — especially rewarding after rains when cascades and greenery are most vibrant.
Quick answers
Oak Canyon in short
When is the best time to visit Oak Canyon?
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 indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is Oak Canyon?
Oak Canyon Trail,San Diego, CA 92124.
Right now · 1:15 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Open till 11 pm
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
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- Feels
- 69°
- Rain
- 18%
- Wind
- 5mph
- 2pm
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The next five days
Best time to go
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 11 pm- monday
- 5 AM–11 PM
- tuesday
- 5 AM–11 PM
- wednesday
- 5 AM–11 PM
- thursday
- 5 AM–11 PM
- friday
- 6 AM–11 PM
- saturday
- 6 AM–11 PM
- sundayToday
- 6 AM–11 PM
Where and how
- 1 Oak Canyon
- 2 Oak Canyon Waterfall · 8 min
- 3 Old Mission Dam · 21 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for couples
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 35 reviews
Known for
- Nature walks
- Jogging
- Photography
- Walking trails
- Wildlife viewing
- Picnic areas
The feel
- Quiet
- Spacious
- Casual
- Family friendly
- Tourists
- Pet owners
Around here
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Light layer from 2 pm.
Light layerFrom 2 pm