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 Never take shortcuts across trail switchbacks. This practice may save you some traveling distance, but it breaks down the trail tread and hastens erosion.

 Collecting minerals, plants, animals, and historic or prehistoric artifacts without a special permit is generally prohibited in most jurisdictions. That means common things too, such as pinecones, wildflowers, and lizards. These should be left for all visitors to enjoy—and for the lizards to continue enjoying in their own habitats.

 Take note of the signs and information kiosks at the beginning of each walk or hike, and heed all rules and precautions.

COASTAL NORTH COUNTY

Coastal North County’s signature feature is a 20-mile-long, nearly unbroken strand of beaches and shoreline communities. From north to south, they are Oceanside, Carlsbad, Leucadia, Encinitas, Cardiff, Solana Beach, and Del Mar. Compared to the more densely populated core of San Diego to the south, life is a bit slower in these towns. Here, surfing culture has thrived for decades.