- 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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From the merchant: Public Skate! Brand new ice rink in Poway California. Official practice facility of the San Diego Gulls!
3.2 Miles
Nearly 8 miles in length, the Mount Woodson Trail offers views of Lake Poway, waterfalls and wildlife with access to Potato Chip Rock which provides a top-down view. The trail can be used for hiking and dog walking.
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Guests can see life as it once was in the early 20th century at Old Poway Park. This destination features multiple historic buildings, train rides, a heritage museum and a park that if often used for picnics.
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The Solid Rock Gym is a rock climbing facility features a large arched wall face, a bouldering section, a crack tower, and numerous top ropes. The facility also has a dedicated fitness area.
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The Maderas Golf Club offers an 18-hole course that boasts three lakes, five waterfalls and over forty acres of native wildflowers. Commonly used for weddings and business meetings, there is also an on site clubhouse that features a restaurant and catering services.
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A popular location for hiking in Poway, Iron Mountain is favorited by locals and their dogs. The mountain offers a moderate hiking trail with a steep incline that takes to you to the summit.
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Enjoyed by both adults and children, the Poway-Midland Railroad is a railway that takes guests through Old Poway Park. Guests board a vintage train that rides along antique railing equipment that offers a traditional locomotive experience.
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Lake Poway Park, 14644 Lake Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064
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Situated at the top of Mount Woodson, Potato Chip Rock is a thin rock formation in the shape of a potato chip. Hikers often use this rock as a place to relax after the challenging hike up the mountain.
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Originally founded as a recreational site in 1972, Lake Poway Park focuses mostly on water-based activities in the lake like boating and fishing. The surrounding mountain areas in the park also feature hiking trails, picnic tables, and an archery range.
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The PowPAC Community Theatre is a non-profit community arts center in Poway, California. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and A Steet Car Named Desire are just two of the many plays that have been performed by the theatre's company.
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Twin Peaks Trail offers a short, easy hike to the residents of Poway. The trail is set in a desert landscape and features tall trees, mountain views and a bridge.