Crest Canyon Del Mar, California Hike

Crest Canyon is smack in the middle of Del Mar, far enough from the coast you can't really see the ocean, there are a couple places to park on Durango Drive or right on Del Mar Heights is the very start.  It is all street parking with no lot, but it doesn't seem like it would ever get crowded enough to be an issue.  Try 2250 Del Mar Heights Rd, San Diego, CA 92130 for directions.

It is mostly desert scrub with a good view of the surrounding neighborhoods at times.  It is a good place to bring kids as the hike is short and just adventurous enough to keep them interested.

It was a struggle, but I managed to get to 2.5 miles round trip, the north end of the hike was fenced off with temporary fencing, so I assume it will open up in the next few months. But you could not link up with the river park.  Hiking San Diego County has a write up.

Sand Dollar, La Jolla, CA

Sand dollar collected at the La Jolla Shores beach, San Diego, CA.  They break easily, try going on a big surf day after high tide to find them washed up on shore.

Sand dollar, La Jolla, CA

Sand dollar collected at the La Jolla Shores beach, San Diego, CA.  They break easily, try going on a big surf day after high tide to find them washed up on shore.

Scripps Pier, San Diego, CA

Scripps Pier is a popular photo shot at the La Jolla Shores beach in San Diego, CA.  You need special permission to go on the pier, so most just hang out underneath. 

San dollars, La Jolla, CA

Sand dollars collected at the La Jolla Shores beach, San Diego, CA.  They break easily, try going on a big surf day after high tide to find them washed up on shore.

Safari Park Postman Butterfly

A Postman Butterfly (Heliconius melpomene) (not completely sure about this), this image was taken on April 5, 2016 at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park Butterfly Jungle with an Olympus TG-4 Waterproof Digital Camera.  The Butterfly Jungle is a yearly event that lasts about a month, it usually has a 2 hour wait unless you get there when the park opens.

San Diego Zoo Safari Park Zebra Longwing Butterfly

A Zebra Longwing Butterfly (Heliconius charitonius), this image was taken on April 5, 2016 at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park Butterfly Jungle with an Olympus TG-4 Waterproof Digital Camera.  The Butterfly Jungle is a yearly event that lasts about a month, it usually has a 2 hour wait unless you get there when the park opens.

Safari Park Butterfly

A Postman Butterfly (Heliconius melpomene) (not completely sure about this), this image was taken on April 5, 2016 at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park Butterfly Jungle with an Olympus TG-4 Waterproof Digital Camera.  The Butterfly Jungle is a yearly event that lasts about a month, it usually has a 2 hour wait unless you get there when the park opens.

San Diego Zoo Safari Park Postman Butterfly

A Postman Butterfly (Heliconius melpomene) (not completely sure about this), this image was taken on April 5, 2016 at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park Butterfly Jungle with an Olympus TG-4 Waterproof Digital Camera.  The Butterfly Jungle is a yearly event that lasts about a month, it usually has a 2 hour wait unless you get there when the park opens.

San Diego Zoo Safari Park Orange Julia Butterfly

An Orange Julia Butterfly (Dryas iulia) (not completely sure about this), this image was taken on April 5, 2016 at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park Butterfly Jungle with an Olympus TG-4 Waterproof Digital Camera.  The Butterfly Jungle is a yearly event that lasts about a month, it usually has a 2 hour wait unless you get there when the park opens.

Safari Park Giant Owl Butterfly

A Giant Owl Butterfly (Caligo memnon), this image was taken on April 5, 2016 at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park Butterfly Jungle with an Olympus TG-4 Waterproof Digital Camera.  The Butterfly Jungle is a yearly event that lasts about a month, it usually has a 2 hour wait unless you get there when the park opens.

Safari Park Zebra Longwing Butterfly

A Zebra Longwing Butterfly (Heliconius charitonius), this image was taken on April 5, 2016 at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park Butterfly Jungle with an Olympus TG-4 Waterproof Digital Camera.  The Butterfly Jungle is a yearly event that lasts about a month, it usually has a 2 hour wait unless you get there when the park opens.

Safari Park Orange Julia Butterfly

An Orange Julia Butterfly (Dryas iulia) (not completely certain about this), this image was taken on April 5, 2016 at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park Butterfly Jungle with an Olympus TG-4 Waterproof Digital Camera.  The Butterfly Jungle is a yearly event that lasts about a month, it usually has a 2 hour wait unless you get there when the park opens.

Safari Park Rusty-Tipped Page Butterfly

A Rusty-Tipped Page Butterfly (siproeta epaphus), this image was taken on April 5, 2016 at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park Butterfly Jungle with an Olympus TG-4 Waterproof Digital Camera.  The Butterfly Jungle is a yearly event that lasts about a month, it usually has a 2 hour wait unless you get there when the park opens.

La Jolla Shores Sargo

A La Jolla Shores Sargo, taken while snorkeling near the Marine Room with a Panasonic DMC-TS6A LUMIX Camera.

La Jolla Shores Kelp Bass

A La Jolla Shores, CA Kelp Bass hides in the sea grass, taken while snorkeling on October 23, 2015 with an Olympus TG-4 Waterproof Digital Camera.

La Jolla Shores, CA lobster

A La Jolla Shores, CA spiny lobster taken while snorkeling on October 23, 2015 with an Olympus TG-4 Waterproof Digital Camera.

La Jolla Shores Senorita

A La Jolla Shores Senorita taken while snorkeling on October 23, 2015 with an Olympus TG-4 Waterproof Digital Camera.

La Jolla Shores Kelp Bass

A school of La Jolla Shores kelp bass taken while snorkeling on October 23, 2015 with an Olympus TG-4 Waterproof Digital Camera.  You can't fish in La Jolla Shores, but these fish are popular targets, 12" is the legal limit.

La Jolla Shores Kelp Bass

A La Jolla Shores kelp bass with some sort of parasite taken while snorkeling by the Marine Room on October 23, 2015 with an Olympus TG-4 Waterproof Digital Camera.