I am so happy I came across your video today. I’m heading to SanDiego with my kids and have wanted to explore this hike with them. Thank you for all the great information you have provided us.
One our favorite hikes. Enjoyed this hike on Jan 3.The first day we tried, it was too crowded to park. We went back at 8 am the next day, and there was hardly anybody there. (filled up later, though) We've gone there for about 40 years now. All times of the year. Still enjoyable to do. At low tide, you can walk to UCSD and back on the beach. You have to watch the tide times, though!
Nice, 40 years, that's impressive! I try to do it once a year too, it's always so beautiful. Getting there in the morning is a must. Later in the day it can be nuts. It mellows out after 2-3pm though. You just have to make sure you don't get locked in.
I grew up in San Diego, so I was here many times as a kid and always thoroughly enjoyed it! There is a reserve extension a mile inland to the northeast. The trees are taller (less wind-trimming), and the trails are quieter (less foot traffic!).
Nice, didn't know you were from SD. It's funny you mention the extension, I actually hiked all the trails there on the day I shot this guide. Very nice and not crowded like you mentioned. Will get a guide up for there at some point.
FYI: I went on Monday and the road he suggests to drive up was closed so you have to walk up the hill to get to the second parking lot where the main trails are. Ranger said it had been closed for a couple of weeks and will continue to be due to tree trimming.
So you paid to park? If you don’t want to pay to park you have to park near the beach if you can find it. But you said to park near the visitors center so you paid?
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Beautiful views to start my day in PA. Thank you!
Razor point trail to follow, thank you splendid nature, a Candy of grace for the being
I am so happy I came across your video today. I’m heading to SanDiego with my kids and have wanted to explore this hike with them. Thank you for all the great information you have provided us.
Thank you and great to hear 👍 have a good time - it's a classic
One our favorite hikes. Enjoyed this hike on Jan 3.The first day we tried, it was too crowded to park. We went back at 8 am the next day, and there was hardly anybody there. (filled up later, though) We've gone there for about 40 years now. All times of the year. Still enjoyable to do. At low tide, you can walk to UCSD and back on the beach. You have to watch the tide times, though!
Nice, 40 years, that's impressive! I try to do it once a year too, it's always so beautiful. Getting there in the morning is a must. Later in the day it can be nuts. It mellows out after 2-3pm though. You just have to make sure you don't get locked in.
What an awesome hike. If I’m ever in San Diego I’m gonna try this one. Very beautiful.
Cool, yea, it's def a bucket list hike, you'll like it.
Great content. Thank you for the great info. Always a joy to see your post. My husband and I love your channel. Keep up the great work.
Thank you thank you! Glad you enjoy the videos! 👍🙏
Love the videos from a SoCal hiker. I appreciate that all your vids are in my vicinity. Keep up the good work. Hope to see you on a trail one day.
Likewise, say hello if you see me out there! 👍
I grew up in San Diego, so I was here many times as a kid and always thoroughly enjoyed it! There is a reserve extension a mile inland to the northeast. The trees are taller (less wind-trimming), and the trails are quieter (less foot traffic!).
Nice, didn't know you were from SD. It's funny you mention the extension, I actually hiked all the trails there on the day I shot this guide. Very nice and not crowded like you mentioned. Will get a guide up for there at some point.
@@Hikingguy I actually prefer the extension part with the larger trees and rare Del Mar Manzanitas!
If only I could hike for a living!
Great video Chris, thanks!
Gonna put this on my to do list 💟 looks amazing!
It's a classic, you'll like it!
Perfect video!
Very pretty ❤️❤️
FYI: I went on Monday and the road he suggests to drive up was closed so you have to walk up the hill to get to the second parking lot where the main trails are. Ranger said it had been closed for a couple of weeks and will continue to be due to tree trimming.
The iPhone is solid but not sure if I'd say more accurate than the 66sr.
Just fyi, park at the beach ⛱️ 😎 and walk to the trail that takes you to all those overlooks..its free..of course, it's gotta be low tide
Thank you for posting this video. I’m planning to visit SD in Dec. Is this a 3 mi round trip hike? Do you recommend doing this trail in Dec? Thanks!
Yup, it's great in Dec - you'll have a blast
So you paid to park? If you don’t want to pay to park you have to park near the beach if you can find it. But you said to park near the visitors center so you paid?
check the guide on the website for parking info - park pass to enter and then drive up the hill to the lot by the visitor center
Hi what time did you go there? Looks like 6am in the morning?
This was shot early morning, best time to go
What time of day did you arrive to the parking lot?
as soon as the gate opened, I think it was 7am on this day