Cabrillo National Monument
- San Diego
Park including Old Point Loma Lighthouse and a statue and museum commemorating Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo's exploration of the California coast. Includes history, map, and calendar.
www.nps.gov/cabr
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
- Descanso
Offers beautiful pine and oak forests, broad meadows, and little streams that are a special delight in the generally dry Southern California landscape. Headquartered in Descanso.
www.cuyamaca.statepark.org
Palomar Mountain State Park
- Palomar Mountain
Features spectacular views of the Pacific, camping, picnicking, hiking, and fishing in Doane Pond.
www.palomar.statepark.org
Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area
- Borrego Springs
Offers enthusiasts over 40,000 acres of desert area for off-road exploration and recreation.
www.ohv.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=1217