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Del Mar Mesa Preserve
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Del Mar Mesa Preserve

  • 4.775 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now

Del Mar Mesa Preserve is a peaceful coastal mesa with sprawling native sage scrub, winding trails and panoramic views of San Diego. Expect easy-to-moderate hikes, abundant wildlife and excellent spots for photography or quiet reflection — great for walkers, dog owners and nature lovers seeking a low-key outdoor escape.

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Del Mar Mesa Preserve in short

When is Del Mar Mesa Preserve open?

Open 24 hours, every day.

When is the best time to visit Del Mar Mesa Preserve?

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 Del Mar Mesa Preserve indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Del Mar Mesa Preserve?

WRXP+4X,Del Mar Mesa Road,San Diego, CA 92130,United States.

Right now · 1:00 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

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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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Hours

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monday
Open 24 hours
tuesday
Open 24 hours
wednesday
Open 24 hours
thursday
Open 24 hours
friday
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Open 24 hours

Where and how

WRXP+4X, Del Mar Mesa Road, San Diego, CA 92130, United States(opens the map)DirectionsOpen in MapsCall+16192366611Websitedelmarmesa.org

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

4.7from 75 reviews

Known for

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

The feel

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

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Light layer from 2 pm.

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  • Light layerFrom 2 pm