Best Nature and Wildlife Areas in Dehesa

"Located in the southwest corner of San Diego, the Tijuana Estuary is a wetlands area with beach, dune, mudflat, salt marsh, riparian, coastal sage scrub, and upland habitats that are free to explore. Start at the Visitor Center to learn about the trails, flora and fauna (many are rare or endangered), and various things to do during your visit. Kids can earn junior rangers here and they offer a variety of environmental education resources online."

"At the southernmost tip of San Diego is one of the most serene places that few people know about. Where the Tijuana River meets the sea is where you’ll find the Tijuana Slough with over 2,000 acres of wetlands. Over 370 bird species have been observed there with 5 of them being endangered species that are regularly seen."

"Way down in sometimes-forgotten Imperial Beach is found a favorite landscape for many people in San Diego. This Tijuana Estuary is connected to some couple of parks. You are going to find amazing places such as Tijuana River County Open Space Reserve and Border Field State Park."

"Los Peñasquitos (“little cliffs”) is a great beginners’ trail for those who want to enjoy mountain-feel views without having to hire an expedition crew. There are two approaches (east and west), and the trailheads offer a trek of either 6.5, or 5.5 miles, respectively. The terrain is gradual and level, but the trails are surrounded by the sort of views that gave the area its name: scenic rocky outcroppings, and stony formations that ripple with rubble."

"The buzz: Michelin-starred Chef Back and Executive Chef James Jung bring modern Japanese cuisine to the Gaslamp Quarter.The food: Expect contemporary Japanese fare with Nikkei and Korean influences, including warm and cold shared plates, like rock shrimp tempura with spicy aioli and cabbage slaw. For something a bit different, try the Akira Back Pizza topped with tuna, yellowtail, serrano, red onion, beets, tomato, micro cilantro, and ponzu mayo, or diverse sushi offerings, a signature mystery box called Nazo 9, plus a curated selection of the chef’s sushi and sashimi specials with limited availability. Signature sips include the largest selection of top-tier Japanese whiskies in the city, Akira Back’s very own sake, and a host of hand-crafted cocktails.The cost: Shared plates run $5-22, sushi, sashimi and entrees are $5-32, cocktails and sake flights are $13-22.How to book: Make reservations for indoor or rooftop dining online."

"956 Broadway Cir, San Diego, CA(619) 231-6771Reserve a Table at Dobson’s Here$$$ | Historic | Reservations Recommended. Dobson’s Bar and Restaurant is an institution. Right in the heart of downtown, next to Horton Plaza, Dobson’s has been open since the early 80s."

"One of the most historic dining spots in San Diego, Dobson's is a prime spot downtown for some cheap local eats. Around the corner from the famous Balboa Theater, this colorful and..."

"My family and I stayed in the gaslamp district recently and were dissappointed with the many tourist trap restaurant settings..."

"A genuine San Diego institution, Chicken Pie Shop in North Park has been serving cheap, tasty comfort food forever. I think some servers and customers have been here forever."

"Draft Republic is a great place for beer-loving moms and dads who need a place where their kids can have fun too. They have the largest beer selection, awesome food and happy hour options, as well as arcade games, ping pong tables and a huge tv screen. View this post on Instagram"