When is Tecolote Canyon open?
Every day, 6:30 am–8 pm.
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ParkUniversity Canyon
Tecolote Canyon
- 4.651 reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 8 pm
Tecolote Canyon is a peaceful urban canyon park offering shady eucalyptus groves, winding trails, and open picnic areas that feel a world away from the city. Come for easy-to-moderate hikes, wildlife and birdwatching, and scenic overlooks — expect dirt paths, occasional hills, and quiet spots for reflection or casual exploration.
Quick answers
Tecolote Canyon in short
When is the best time to visit Tecolote 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 Tecolote Canyon indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is Tecolote Canyon?
San Diego, CA 92111,United States.
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 8 pm
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
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Overcast
- 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 8 pm- monday
- 6:30 am–8 pm
- tuesday
- 6:30 am–8 pm
- wednesday
- 6:30 am–8 pm
- thursday
- 6:30 am–8 pm
- friday
- 6:30 am–8 pm
- saturday
- 6:30 am–8 pm
- sundayToday
- 6:30 am–8 pm
Where and how
- 1 Tecolote Canyon
- 2 Gardena Loop Trailhead · 14 min
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
4.6from 51 reviews
Known for
- Nature walks
- Photography
- Jogging
- Walking trails
- Wildlife viewing
- Picnic areas
The feel
- Quiet
- Spacious
- Casual
- Family friendly
- Pet owners
- Tourists
Around University Canyon
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Light layer from 2 pm.
Light layerFrom 2 pm