Aug 22 – Hike at San Elijo Lagoon and Annie’s Slot Canyon, Solana Beach

Hike at San Elijo Lagoon and Annie’s Slot Canyon, Solana Beach

9:30 AM, Saturday, August 22, 2026

Meet near 825 Santa Inez;  GPS: 33.00740, -117.25948

Come along for a fun hike to Annie’s Slot Canyon and around the San Elijo Lagoon on the newly constructed trail system. We start at a less-used trailhead with no big hills to walk to get to Annie’s Canyon and go through that, then walk the short Gemma trails near the lagoon, then continue around the lagoon. We’ll stop at the northside nature center for a bit, then finish up back to the cars. This would be a 4.5 mile round trip in 2.5-3 Hours.

A shorter hike can be done for a 2 mile round trip in about 1.5 Hours for just Annie’s Canyon and the southside Gemma trails of the lagoon and go back. Dogs on leash are ok.  No port-a-potties available except at the Nature Center.

The trailhead and street parking are on the south side of the lagoon and just east of Hwy 5 on Santa Inez and Santa Florencia, near the Hwy bridge.

Directions:  Find your way to Hwy 5 towards Solana Beach. Exit off Hwy 5 at Lomas Santa Fe Dr. Go 1 block east from Hwy 5 and turn left, north, onto Santa Helena. (Wells Fargo Bank is at that corner). (Northbound Hwy 5 exit goes straight across into Santa Helena). Follow to the stop sign, then left onto Santa Rosita going uphill. Follow up to Santa Florencia and left turn going north. Follow S.Florencia to the first left on Santa Inez and park along the street.

Note: Shortest way from Escondido area only:, Go W. Valley Pkwy to Del Dios Rd into Rancho Santa Fe. Through town, then take Linea Del Cielo, which becomes Lomas Santa Fe Dr on the way to Hwy 5.

What to bring:  Water, sun hat, sunscreen, binoculars, shoes for dusty trail. Expectations of fun!

Info Contact: Text/call  Vinnie R.  858-231-7722