San Diego National Wildlife Refuge
The San Diego National Wildlife Refuge is flush with wildflowers growing along the slopes and canyons of San Miguel and McGinty Mountains, open grasslands, and river corridors.
Plan Around San Diego National Wildlife Refuge
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San Diego National Wildlife Refuge Details
The San Diego National Wildlife Refuge is flush with wildflowers growing along the slopes and canyons of San Miguel and McGinty Mountains, open grasslands, and river corridors. Oak woodlands offer a cool area for hikers, bikers, and horseback riders alike through the miles of trails. The 11,152-acre refuge restores the habitats altered by previous agricultural uses and wildfire. Many different habitat types found here provide homes for endangered and threatened species like the Quino checkerspot butterfly.
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National WildLife Refuges
Nearby Parks Around San Diego National Wildlife Refuge
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Nearby Points of Interest Around San Diego National Wildlife Refuge
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6.6 mi away
Route 125--Lemon Grove
Although it is far too short to be classified as a road trip, this 2-mile trip boasts amazing views of Mount Helix.
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San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Diverse endangered, threatened, migratory, and native species are protected in the 2,620-acre area of land and water.
13.0 mi away
Silver Strand State Beach
With 2-miles of soft, golden sand hugging both the Pacific Ocean and San Diego Bay, this park is one of Southern Californias most beloved areas.
13.3 mi away
Route 163--Cabrillo Freeway
If you have spent any time in San Diego, then you have inevitably have driven on this scenic route.
13.6 mi away
Route 75--San Diego-Coronado Bridge and Silver Strand Highway
Tick off a couple of must-see destinations in San Diego when you drive along this 13-mile route.
