🌊 Waterfalls Near San Diego
Discover 40+ stunning waterfalls, springs, and water features within 50km of San Diego, CA
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Top Waterfalls Near San Diego
Palm Canyon Trail
Waterfall 1.8km away
Bea Evanson Fountain
Fountain 2.2km away
Africa Rocks Aviary
Waterfall 2.6km away
Tecolote Canyon Natural Park and Nature Center
Waterfall 7.4km away
Sweetwater River
Waterfall 9.2km awayChollas 8-002 Dam
Dam 9.3km away
SDSU Alvarado Canyon Ecological Area
Waterfall 10.9km awayAlvarado Creeek Weir
Weir 11.1km awayEarl Thomas Reservoir 8-015 Dam
Dam 13.1km awaySweetwater Main 2020 Dam
Dam 14.5km awayWillow Tree Dam
Dam 17.9km away
Sweetwater River Trail
Waterfall 20.7km awayMore Water Features Near San Diego
The Water Conservation Garden
Waterfall 20.9km awayLopez-Penasquitos canyon confluence
Waterfall 21.6km awayMiramar Dam
Dam 22.6km awayUpper Otay 8-008 Dam
Dam 22.7km awayPenasquitos Creek Waterfall
Waterfall 23.5km awayPenasquitos Creek Crossing
Waterfall 24.7km awayLos Penasquitos Canyon County Preserve
Waterfall 24.8km awaySavage Dam
Dam 24.9km awayOtay Open Space Preserve
Waterfall 28.5km awayChet Harritt Dam
Dam 29.5km awaySan Vicente Dam
Dam 31.1km awayFairbanks 836 Dam
Dam 32.0km awayUpper 4 S 842 Dam
Dam 32.1km awayBlossom Valley Reservoir 1060 Dam
Dam 32.9km awayLake Loveland Dam
Dam 35.2km awayPoway 1078 Dam
Dam 35.6km awaySweetwater Falls Dam
Dam 35.6km awaySan Dieguito 1075 Dam
Dam 36.2km awayExploring Waterfalls Near San Diego
San Diego offers incredible access to natural water features, from dramatic waterfalls to serene springs. Whether you're looking for an easy day trip or an adventurous hike, you'll find stunning spots within 50km.
Best Time to Visit
Spring (March-May) typically offers the best waterfall viewing, with snowmelt creating powerful flows. Summer provides warmer hiking weather, while fall offers beautiful foliage around the falls.
Getting There
Most waterfalls near San Diego are accessible by car. Use the Cascadology app for turn-by-turn directions and offline maps.