San Diegoisn't exactly known for attracting leaf peepers, but the fall foliage we do see is on the verge of peaking.ย
Zoom in: In San Diego, orange and red leaves are expected to display in "patchy" arrangements this week, and progressively reach their local peak during the first two weeks of November.
Just an hour east, Mount Laguna offers an easy outing to see the fall foliage โ and once you're in the car, it's just another half hour through the Cleveland National Forest to Julian to cap a fall day trip.ย
William Heise County Park and the trails at Cuyamaca Rancho State Park are great spots to see California's golden black oak trees.
How it works: Travel brand SmokyMountains.com put together 2024 foliage prediction maps of the U.S. using historical weather reports, tree species info and user data.