5 TRAILS · BLUFFS TO SLOT CANYONS
Hiking trails in Solana Beach
Every hiking trail in town, from a half-mile lagoon loop to the slot canyon everyone asks about.
Annie's Canyon Trail
A twisting sandstone slot canyon with lagoon views — short, steep, unforgettable.
2.2 mi round trip · moderate
Coastal Rail Trail
Paved path alongside the tracks — the town's jogging and cruiser-bike artery.
1.7 mi · flat · paved
Gemma Parks Loop
A short, flat interpretive loop along San Elijo Lagoon's southern edge — big odds of spotting egrets and osprey for very little effort.
~0.5 mi loop · easy · no bikes
Harbaugh Seaside Trail
A 3-acre blufftop overlook with native landscaping and the best free sunset bench in town.
0.5 mi loop · easy · dogs on leash
San Dieguito River Trail
Flat lagoon-side walking at the Coast to Crest Trail's western end — osprey platforms, wide water views.
2.5 mi · easy · birding