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Best hikes in San Onofre State Beach.

The 20 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park San Onofre State Beach
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months April, November, December

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Blue Chair
    1.5 mi
  2. 02
    Peaceful Valley
    1.1 mi
  3. 03
    Peaceful Valley
    1.1 mi
  4. 04
    Holeshot
    1.0 mi
  5. 05
    Butche's
    0.9 mi
  6. 06
    Ancestor's Trail
    0.9 mi
  7. 07
    California Coastal Trail
    0.8 mi
  8. 08
    Panhe Nature Trail
    0.8 mi
  9. 09
    Bottoms Up
    0.8 mi
  10. 10
    04's
    0.7 mi
  11. 11
    No Tools
    0.7 mi
  12. 12
    Butche's
    0.7 mi
  13. 13
    Ancestor's Trail
    0.6 mi
  14. 14
    California Coastal Trail
    0.5 mi
  15. 15
    California Coastal Trail
    0.5 mi
  16. 16
    Lost Beach Trail
    0.5 mi
  17. 17
    Phil's
    0.5 mi
  18. 18
    Ancestor's Trail
    0.4 mi
  19. 19
    Upper Power Plant
    0.4 mi
  20. 20
    Ancestor's Trail
    0.3 mi

When to go. Best months to visit San Onofre State Beach: April, November, December. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.