Beautiful Views
Lake Drive trail includes plant communities of Diegan coastal sage scrub, southern maritime chaparral, and maritime succulent scrub.
Ready for amazing new hiking in San Diego County?
Then enjoy traveling this fresh trail!
Lake Drive Trail
TRAIL STATUS: CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE (updated 5.19.22)
Repairs to the trail and storm drain pipes are underway as a result of heavy rainfall. For your safety, please remain off of the trails until maintenance is complete.
DIFFICULTY: Easy
DISTANCE (ROUND-TRIP): 1.3 miles (to hilltop overlook and back)
TIME: 40 min
HOURS: Sunrise to sunset
RESTROOMS: No
PETS/ANIMALS: Leashed dogs welcome
ENTRANCE: Near the intersection of Sea Village Way + Lake Dr (Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA) See map
CLOSEST PUBLIC TRANSIT: Highway 101 + Chesterfield (Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA) See map
PARKING: On-street, please park along Sea Village Way.
TERRAIN: Uneven terrain, narrow trail, includes inclines + declines.
Lake Drive trail includes plant communities of Diegan coastal sage scrub, southern maritime chaparral, and maritime succulent scrub.
Ready for amazing new hiking in San Diego County?
Then enjoy traveling this fresh trail!