Waterfalls around San Diego at a glance
There are 15 named waterfalls within 50 miles of downtown San Diego. The nearest is Africa Rocks Waterfall, about 1.6 mi NNE in a straight line. Most of the falls around the city lie to the east: 9 of the 15. All of them are in California.
Distances here are straight lines from the city centre. Roads bend around ridges and rivers, so a fall 20 miles out can take an hour to reach. Search your own street or tap Find falls near me above to measure from where you are.
How far you have to drive
| Within | Named waterfalls |
|---|---|
| 10 miles of San Diego | 3 |
| 25 miles of San Diego | 4 |
| 50 miles of San Diego | 15 |
The 15 nearest waterfalls to San Diego
| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Rocks Waterfall | 1.6 mi NNE | not recorded | California |
| Lower Adobe Falls | 6.9 mi NE | not recorded | California |
| Adobe Falls | 6.9 mi NE | not recorded | California |
| Los Penasquitos Waterfall | 15 mi N | not recorded | California |
| Cedar Creek Falls | 31 mi NE | not recorded | San Diego County, California |
| Three Sisters Waterfalls | 33 mi ENE | not recorded | California |
| El Salto Falls | 33 mi NNW | not recorded | California |
| Mildred Falls | 33 mi NE | not recorded | San Diego County, California |
| Green Valley Falls | 36 mi ENE | not recorded | San Diego County, California |
| The Falls | 36 mi E | not recorded | San Diego County, California |
| Washtub Falls | 38 mi NE | not recorded | San Diego County, California |
| Cottonwood Creek | 40 mi E | not recorded | California |
| Kitchen Creek Falls | 40 mi E | not recorded | California |
| Upper Barker Valley Falls | 47 mi NNE | not recorded | California |
| Lower Barker Valley Falls | 47 mi NNE | not recorded | California |
Before you go
The map shows where falls are, not whether a trail reaches them or the land is open. Check the land manager for closures, fees and parking, and stay on the trail near the water. See waterfall safety, waterfall hikes near me and the best time to see waterfalls.
Waterfalls near other cities: Los Angeles.