If you happen to be in San Diego or in the area and want to go for a day hike, here is a short overview of possible destinations. Surroundings: Starting from the small stripe of coastal bluffs most of the immediate hinterland has sparse vegetation, mostly brushland. Only in valleys waterholes may sometimes be found with trees....

Reached the Paso Picacho campground at 4pm. Left $8 in an envelop at the entrance for parking in the day use area. Found the Lookout Road after walking through the campground, and followed it up to the top. On the way down, I took the Conejos Trail to Azalea Springs and back to the campground. The trail junctions were all well...