- Our list of the best things to do in Poway, California, features the top 426 nearby activities — including 188 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Poway, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Sports & Fitness, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 25 things to do within the city of Poway, CA , followed by 401 popular activities in nearby cities, including La Mesa, La Jolla, Escondido, Carlsbad, San Diego, Coronado, Ramona, Santee, Encinitas, Vista, El Cajon, San Marcos, Chula Vista, Del Mar, Spring Valley, National City, Oceanside, Palm Springs and Temecula
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41.5 Miles
Despite its somewhat unsettling name, Hellhole Canyon is actually a quite scenic hiking destination. A six mile round trip hike, the trail through Hellhole Canyon culminates at a 24 foot waterfall, an anomaly in this desert setting.
41.6 Miles
60%
5 votes
Corner of Murrieta Hot Springs Rd & Whitewood Road, Murrieta, CA 92562
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Firefighters Park offers a variety of recreational activities including two half basketball courts that are slanted. There is a sand volleyball court, an open field that is often used for pee-wee football and freeze-tag along with a mini-water park.
41.8 Miles
98%
589 votes
200 Palm Canyon Dr, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is a great place to explore the desert and all the amazing rock formations. The park has many interesting hiking trails and a visitor center with its informative exhibits and helpful staff. Camping is available at the parking with RVs, hook-ups or tents.
42.0 Miles
Granite Mountain area includes a few old gold mines that you can explore. Great paths for 4x vehicles.
42.0 Miles
At Tenaja Falls, travelers can go day hiking or horse riding through a scenic location. The half-hour trail offers views of the waterfall, but hikers should be wary of the nearby poison oak.
42.1 Miles
The Yaqui Well is a scenic desert site that features a well-marked trail and nearby camp grounds. The site is a popular destination for bird watching, and is purportedly home to the legendary Ghost Dancers.
42.2 Miles
Offering a tour for wine aficionados, Taste of Temecula takes visitors through the streets of Temecula to sample the local wines. The tour consists of visiting several wineries and restaurants in the area.
42.3 Miles
The Mulligan Family Fun Center offers guests the chance to play in an arcade and a play area. The location also provides go karting, laser tagging, and rock wall climbing opportunities.
42.5 Miles
96%
188 votes
39400 Clinton Keith Road, Murrieta, CA
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At Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, visitors can go walking, hiking, biking, and horseback riding. The location offers interpretive trail walks, outreach programs, interpretive programs, and views of historic adobe buildings.
42.6 Miles
75%
8 votes
39555 Great South Stage Route of 1849, Julian, CA 92036
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With a camping site and walking trails, Agua Caliente County Park offers activities for everyone to enjoy. Located in Julian, park visitors can also take advantage of the community pools and spa.