La Jolla Heights Natural Park — Attraction in San Diego

The is the best place to bring your visitors to see San Diego. Even on foggy days, you'll likely be above it all.

This is also a favorite spot for seeing fireworks on the Fourth of July. Parking is the greatest challenge. Be prepared to walk from neighboring streets, bring camping chairs to wait out the crowds, some light refreshments.

Also worthwhile to walk around the monument and read the plaques for our remarkable veterans. Incredible stories behind each one of them.

Finally, the best way to leave this park is to turn right into the main stream of traffic. You'll be rewarded with the spectacular views of the north shore as you wind down...

I think this place is known only to locals. It is the best view of La Jolla, Torrey Pines, UCSD and La Jolla Cove. "Not a through street" signs litter the way to the park entrance at the top of the mountain thus discouraging visitors. When you get to the top it has a San Diego park rules posted. There is also a "no trespassing" sign as well. I figured out it refers to the reservoir not the trails and you can park on the street just around the corner from...

Steep and challenging hike. From westbound Torrey Pines Rd, turn left on Exchange and turn right on Al Bahr Drive. Go under a bridge and the trail will be on the left. Trail is only a half mile long, starts about 250 feet in elevation and gets to over 600 at the top. Many side trails have incredible views. It puts you on the edge of a gated, private residential neighborhood. It's easier to use Country Club Rd. to...