Top rated Nature preserves in Encinitas

Experience the best that Encinitas has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 14 places from Nature preserve category.

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Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
Nature preserve
Acres of oceanside trails for exploring or exercising while spotting occasional dolphins or bobcats.
4.80 (14.3K reviews) (~12.62 km from centre)
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Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve
Nature preserve
Large park featuring native plants, picnic areas & hiking, biking & equestrian trails.
4.70 (1.3K reviews) (~14.76 km from centre)
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Daley Ranch Park
Nature preserve
Conservation area featuring 20+ miles of trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding, plus views.
4.70 (1.2K reviews) (~27.78 km from centre)
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Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation (Discovery Center)
Environmental organization
👍👍 This place is surprisingly awesome! It's great for a quick educational stop. It has live turtoises, turtles, lizards, owls, falcons and snakes. With its gorgeous views, it's a great place for an event. We have had birthday parties for 4 year old during the day and 40 year old in the evening. Both we...
4.70 (360 reviews) (~11.53 km from centre)
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San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center
Visitor center
Large preserved wetland habitat for a huge variety of native birdlife as well as reptiles & insects.
4.70 (307 reviews) (~3.1 km from centre)
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Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation
Hiking area
Protected wetland habitat with on-site parking & wildlife-viewing opportunities.
4.70 (303 reviews) (~6.36 km from centre)
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San Diego - La Jolla Underwater Park
City park
This huge underwater park with artificial reefs & kelp beds is popular with marine life enthusiasts.
4.70 (286 reviews) (~20.66 km from centre)
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Del Mar Mesa Preserve
Park
900-acre preserve offering hiking & mountain biking trails, seasonal wetlands & scenic canyon views.
4.70 (71 reviews) (~15.22 km from centre)
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Los Penasquitos Canyon County Preserve
Nature preserve
Preserve (name means "little cliffs") with trails across 3,500+ acres of Peñasquitos & Lopez canyons.
4.60 (569 reviews) (~18.93 km from centre)
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San Elijo Lagoon and Ecological Reserve
Park
Nature reserve with 7 miles of trails plus a visitor center with exhibits overlooking the lagoon.
4.60 (354 reviews) (~4.54 km from centre)
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Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve Extension
Nature preserve
Beachside park features sandstone bluffs, a visitor's center, rare pine trees & nature trails.
4.60 (207 reviews) (~11.56 km from centre)
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Calavera Lake
Nature preserve
A warren of trails on a dormant volcano draws hikers & cyclists to this serene locale with a view.
4.60 (145 reviews) (~14.91 km from centre)
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Calavera Nature Preserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 Popular park with gorgeous volcano remains. Several access points. Northwest part of preserve is quite busy but paths available to venture out east or south. Sunset time is gorgeous
4.50 (207 reviews) (~14.57 km from centre)
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Anstine-Audubon Nature Preserve
Nature preserve
4.50 (31 reviews) (~23.03 km from centre)
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