The Best Hiking in Oceanside
Looking for the best hiking in Oceanside? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Oceanside. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top hiking spots in and near Oceanside
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Oceanside, California
Bike or Skate the Strand
4.01 mi / 0 ft gainOceanside's iconic Strand is a 1 mile long ocean-front road that is perfect for cycling, walking, and running. At various points it is one way or pedestrian only, and is a must-do for any visitors to Oceanside.From the north The Strand begins at Breakwater Way and heads south underneath The Ocean...Read more -
Oceanside, California
Guajome Regional Park Trail
4.48 mi / 233 ft gainGuajome Regional Park Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Vista, California.Read more -
Carlsbad, California
Calavera Lake and Cerro de la Calavera Loop
2.78 mi / 630 ft gainCalavera Lake and Cerro de la Calavera Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Carlsbad, California.Read more -
Carlsbad, California
Hike and Fish at Lake Calavera
4.06.24 miLake Calavera Preserve is located in Carlsbad, CA and is home to one of North America's smallest volcanoes. It is the end peak of each trail and is what's known as a "volcanic plug" (cool hardened lava). The northern face of Mount Calavera is that of columnar joints- columns of molded lava. Geolo...Read more -
Oceanside, California
Calavera Lake Loop
1.88 mi / 187 ft gainCalavera Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Carlsbad, California.Read more -
Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad Sea Wall Trail
1.41 mi / 10 ft gainCarlsbad Sea Wall Trail is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Carlsbad, California.Read more -
Oceanside, California
Lake Calavera via Oak Riparian Park
3.96 mi / 489 ft gainLake Calavera via Oak Riparian Park is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Oceanside, California.Read more -
Vista, California
Buena Vista Park Loop
1.28 mi / 135 ft gainBuena Vista Park Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Yosemite Valley, California.Read more -
Vista, California
Agua Hedionda Trail
2.4 mi / 59 ft gainAgua Hedionda Trail is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Vista, California.Read more -
Carlsbad, California
South Carlsbad State Beach
3.83 mi / 23 ft gainSouth Carlsbad State Beach is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Carlsbad, California.Read more -
Fallbrook, California
Heller's Bend Preserve
1.12 mi / 289 ft gainHeller's Bend Preserve is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Fallbrook, California.Read more -
Carlsbad, California
Batiquitos Lagoon Trail
3.34 mi / 59 ft gainBatiquitos Lagoon Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Carlsbad, California.Read more -
Carlsbad, California
Rancho Canada Del Oro via Serpentine Loop Trail
3.8 mi / 839 ft gainRancho Canada Del Oro via Serpentine Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near San Jose, CaliforniaRead more -
Fallbrook, California
Los Jilgueros Preserve Trail
1.25 mi / 72 ft gainLos Jilgueros Preserve Trail is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Fallbrook, California.Read more -
Encinitas, California
Beacon's Beach Walk
0.22 mi / 26 ft gainBeacon's Beach Walk is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to see wildlife located near Encinitas, California.Read more -
Murrieta, California
Encinitas Ranch Golf Course Trail
0.62 mi / 39 ft gainEncinitas Ranch Golf Course Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Encinitas, California.Read more