Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve

Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve extends across 4,000 acres between Rancho Peñasquitos and Sorrento Hills, featuring a year-round stream, volcanic rock formations, and native vegetation.

The preserve contains the Santa Maria de Los Peñasquitos Adobe from 1823, representing the first Mexican land grant in San Diego County.

Native American settlements existed in this area for 7,000 years, leaving archaeological evidence of their presence throughout the preserve's grounds.

Visitors can access the preserve daily from sunrise to sunset through the main entrance at 12020 Black Mountain Road, with parking available for vehicles and horses.

The preserve houses over 500 plant species and 175 bird types, while a waterfall flows through volcanic rock formations near the western section.

Location: San Diego

Operator: City of San Diego

Opening Hours: sunrise-sunset

Website: https://sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/parks/osp/lospenasquitos

GPS coordinates: 32.92577,-117.18251

Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:27