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Manzanita Canyon Open Space, Azalea Park
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Manzanita Canyon Open Space

  • 4.5171 reviews
  • Free

Manzanita Canyon Open Space offers quiet, spacious trails through coastal chaparral with sweeping scenic views and native wildlife. Visitors come for peaceful nature walks, birdwatching, and easy hiking routes that feel a world away from the city. Expect well-maintained paths, occasional shade, and dog‑friendly areas ideal for short outings and photography.

Quick answers

Manzanita Canyon Open Space in short

When is the best time to visit Manzanita Canyon Open Space?

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 Manzanita Canyon Open Space indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Manzanita Canyon Open Space?

4300 Thorn St,San Diego, CA 92105.

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
  • Best in the afternoon
  • 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

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

Where and how

  1. 1 Manzanita Canyon Open Space
  2. 2 Hollywood Park Canyon Trail · 6 min
  3. 3 Montclair Park · 12 min
  4. 4 Park De La Cruz Park · 17 min
  5. 5 McKinley Elementary Joint Use Park · 21 min
4300 Thorn St, San Diego, CA 92105(opens the map)DirectionsTo Azalea ParkCall+16195258213Websitesandiego.gov

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

4.5from 171 reviews

Known for

  • Nature walks
  • Photography
  • Morning walks
  • Walking trails
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Scenic views

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Family friendly
  • Pet owners
  • Tourists

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time