Best Nature and Wildlife Areas in Cowles Mountain

"Located in the southwest corner of San Diego, the Tijuana Estuary is a wetlands area with beach, dune, mudflat, salt marsh, riparian, coastal sage scrub, and upland habitats that are free to explore. Start at the Visitor Center to learn about the trails, flora and fauna (many are rare or endangered), and various things to do during your visit. Kids can earn junior rangers here and they offer a variety of environmental education resources online."

"At the southernmost tip of San Diego is one of the most serene places that few people know about. Where the Tijuana River meets the sea is where you’ll find the Tijuana Slough with over 2,000 acres of wetlands. Over 370 bird species have been observed there with 5 of them being endangered species that are regularly seen."

"Way down in sometimes-forgotten Imperial Beach is found a favorite landscape for many people in San Diego. This Tijuana Estuary is connected to some couple of parks. You are going to find amazing places such as Tijuana River County Open Space Reserve and Border Field State Park."

"Los Peñasquitos (“little cliffs”) is a great beginners’ trail for those who want to enjoy mountain-feel views without having to hire an expedition crew. There are two approaches (east and west), and the trailheads offer a trek of either 6.5, or 5.5 miles, respectively. The terrain is gradual and level, but the trails are surrounded by the sort of views that gave the area its name: scenic rocky outcroppings, and stony formations that ripple with rubble."

"Modeled after a San Francisco supper club, this award-winning upscale dining room offers steaks and seafood. Fresh ingredients, quality recipes, talented chefs and delightful presentation combine for the ideal dining experience. Try signature items like their griddle jumbo lump crab cakes and dill-crusted salmon."

"Located in the historic Gaslamp neighborhood, Lionfish offers a seafood-centric menu with an emphasis on sustainable, local ingredients. Chef JoJo Ruiz is a homegrown San Diegan who studied under Michelin-starred and celebrity chefs. His dishes are works of art, visually and gastronomically."

"Try the “impossible” sandwiches and salads with a cold beer at Stone Brewing. The kitchen serves up traditional pub fare, like bangers and mash or Bavarian pretzels. Customers love the Ruination and Amber Wave Oatmeal IPA, just to name a couple of the preferred brews available."

"A post shared by L'air du Temps (@lairdutemps_fontainebleau) on Feb 12, 2020 at 6:09am PST. Every Sunday, the Westgate Hotel puts on a fabulous brunch in the Fontainebleau Room, and you need to check it out. You’ll find more serving stations than you can hope to visit in one brunch visit, including charcuterie and cheese, salad, seafood and eggs benedict stations."

"Today's purchases included tamales of course and a preppa pig breakfast torta no doubt. Then I chose a gansito donut,..."

"Let me start by saying I've only been here on Sundays around 12pm and I've only ever had their donuts. The donuts are pretty good, definitely a..."