When you need a break from the city, just head to this delightful natural oasis in Southern California for a dose of peace and quiet. From picturesque hikes with incredibly scenic views to an abundance of nature at every turn, you’ll be surrounded by pure natural beauty at this peaceful farm preserve.

Tucked inside a beautiful stretch of farm land in San Diego County you'll find the picturesque Santa Ysabel Open Space Preserve.
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This 3,800 acre preserve is the perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts. You'll find an abundance of trails -- 18.5 miles to be exact -- for hiking and biking.
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Gather the whole family and head out on the trail -- this is one outdoors adventure no one will want to miss.
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With East and West access points, you can enter the preserve from the town of Julian or the town of Santa Ysabel.
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The Julian entrance is located at 500 Farmer Road. To reach the Santa Ysabel entrance just head to 29510 Hwy. 78.
You'll find an abundance of peace and quiet no matter where you roam inside Santa Ysabel Preserve.
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You'll encounter rolling hills, blue sky, and even the Santa Ysabel Creek -- what more could you ask for in a nature preserve?
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Take a trek toward the hills and get lost in nature.
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Along the hillside you never know what you might see. Maybe some friendly cows just taking a moment to graze in the grass.
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You'll also find plenty of shady trees where you can sit back and relax and take in the beautiful surroundings all around you.
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No matter what trail you take, you will be treated to quiet surroundings with a scenic setting that will make you feel completely at peace.
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Doesn’t this look like a perfect day out in nature? The Santa Ysabel Nature Preserve is open 7 days per week from 8am to sunset.

For more outdoorsy destinations to explore in Southern California, take a look at these 11 gorgeous hikes in SoCal that are all under 3 miles.

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