The Area
Lake Henshaw is a beautiful lake with many activities for the entire family. But there are also lots of great sights and opportunities in the surrounding area.

• Only 1.5 hours from downtown San Diego

• The Historic town of Julian is a beautiful 17 mile drive, and has great shopping for unique items and gifts

• There are loop drives to Borrego for the Spring wildflowers and the store has free maps

• Palomar Mountain Observatory and State Park

• Cuyamaca State Park is nearby

• 5 casinos within a 35 minute drive

• 40 minutes from the San Diego Wild Animal Park

• Great hiking trails all around

• A water park and Go Kart track 10 minutes away

• Big Weekend live bands at the lake

• Great birdwatching is all around and guides are available (reservation required)

• Less than an hour from Temecula wine tasting