Highlights include beautiful views, birdwatching opportunities, and a unique slot canyon. Challenges are steep climbs and potential crowding. Reviewers recommend going early and wearing good shoes. Begin by parking at the end of Solana Hill Drive. The trail heads down towards San Elijo Lagoon.
DURATION:
Approx. 2 Hours
Tour Description
Discover one of North County’s most breathtaking natural treasures, a place where sunlit sandstone walls, coastal wetlands, and winding trails create an unforgettable outdoor experience. This immersive adventure invites guests to explore the stunning San Elijo Lagoon and the iconic slot canyons of Annie’s Canyon, all just minutes from the Pacific Ocean.
Your journey begins with a calming stretch and warm up, followed by a guided hike through an extraordinary ecosystem filled with native wildlife, panoramic viewpoints, and photo opportunities that feel straight out of a nature magazine.
The highlight of the experience is Annie’s Canyon itself, a narrow sandstone passage sculpted over thousands of years, offering a thrilling yet accessible path through towering canyon walls before opening to sweeping coastal vistas.
Along the way, your expert guide shares fascinating insights about local history, geology, and conservation. This is a quintessential San Diego adventure, combining beauty, serenity, and just the right amount of excitement.
Tour Details
PRICE:
$149.00 per guest.
TOUR LOCATION:
San Elijo Lagoon, San Diego, California
WHEN:
Offered daily and hourly, upon request.
WEATHER:
This experience takes place in most weather conditions.
MEETING LOCATION:
The Lodge at Torrey Pines.
TOUR DURATION:
Approx. 2 Hours
WHO:
Private Tour.
# OF GUESTS:
Any group size can be accommodated for this tour.
2 guest minimum.
WHAT TO WEAR:
Comfortable, layered clothing (for example a short sleeve shirt under a long sleeve shirt) and fitness shoes. Bring or wear a sweater, jacket or sweatshirt. ABSOLUTELY NO FLIP FLOPS to be worn while hiking (they may be carried in a backpack for use before/after the hike).
WHAT TO BRING:
Be ready for an awesome tour.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
No cancellations or refunds within 7 days of your tour date.
San Elijo Lagoon Hiking Tour Includes:
- A knowledgeable and friendly naturalist guide
- San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve
- Coastal wetland and wildlife viewing areas
- Birdwatching and native habitat zones
- Scenic lagoon overlooks and photo viewpoints
- Interpretive trail system through the wetlands
- Annie’s Canyon slot canyon
- Narrow sandstone canyon passageways
- Elevated canyon overlook with sweeping coastal views
- Native plant and coastal sage scrub ecosystems
- Local geology and erosion formations
- Guided stretching and warm up at the trailhead
- Historical and conservation insights from your guide
- Ocean breeze and Pacific coastline vistas
- Wildlife including birds, lizards, and wetland species
- *Please note not all trails and areas are included, but they will be discussed and or pointed out.
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