14 mi · ~30 min
Sweeping lakeside bends on Del Dios Highway between Rancho Santa Fe and Escondido.
Start
Rancho Santa Fe Village, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
33.0203, -117.2039
End
Lake Hodges Overlook, Escondido, CA
33.0666, -117.1174
Along the way
Coffee
Caffe Positano — Rancho Santa Fe
Village espresso before the run.
🕘 Daily 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Viewpoint
Del Dios Highway Lake Overlook
Pull-out with the classic Lake Hodges water view.
Restroom
Hernandez Hideaway / Del Dios Community Park
Restrooms and shaded parking mid-route.
Food
Kotija Jr Taco Shop — Escondido
Local favorite, consistently high Yelp ratings.
🕘 Daily 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Guardrail pull-off looking down the length of Lake Hodges.
