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Sunrise Scenic Byway
You do not have to embark on a multi-day road trip to enjoy the sights of Southern California.
Plan Around Sunrise Scenic Byway
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Sunrise Scenic Byway Details
You do not have to embark on a multi-day road trip to enjoy the sights of Southern California. This route is only 24-miles long and can take less than an hour to drive. It travels between the Cuyamaca Reservoir and the Laguna Junction, boasting spectacular views of mountains, meadows, and the Anza-Borrego Desert.
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Nearby Parks Around Sunrise Scenic Byway
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Sunrise Scenic Byway
Use nearby POIs to quickly expand your options beyond Sunrise Scenic Byway while the map context is still fresh.
9.6 mi away
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
Sitting 5,000-feet in elevation along the Peninsular Range, this park provides a unique environment for many different types of conifers and broadleaf trees, many of which cannot be found anywhere else in Southern California.
13.0 mi away
Cleveland National Forest
Names can be deceiving, as the Cleveland National Forest is nowhere near Cleveland--it's actually northeast of San Diego.
15.2 mi away
Three Sisters Waterfall
Although it requires a 2-mile trek through the Cuyamaca Foothills, this collection of small waterfalls have large, open pools where you can go swimming.
15.5 mi away
Pacific Crest Trail
Stretching the entire length of the west coast, this astonishing 2,653-mile trail starts at the Canadian border and travels all the way to Campo, California next to Mexico.
17.7 mi away
Cedar Creek Falls + Devils Punchbowl
This is one of the more unique places to go swimming in San Diego.
