Lake Murray - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Lake Murray

Lake Murray is a reservoir in San Diego, California, owned by the City of San Diego's Public Utilities Department. the reservoir covers 171.1 acres , has a maximum water depth of 95 feet , and a shoreline of 3.2 miles. The asphalt-paved service road lining roughly two-thirds of the lake's perimeter is a popular recreation site for the Navajo community. It lies south of Cowles Mountain and is an important reporting point for aircraft inbound to land at Montgomery Field Airport.

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Cowles Mountain

Cowles Mountain

3.15km from Lake Murray

Cowles Mountain is located in Mission Trails Regional Park in the north part of San Diego and is easily one of the most popular trails in the city. The 1,593-foot summit is the highest point of the city of San Diego. The entire mountain, with marked trails, is a protected area within Mission Trails Regional Park.

Mission Trails Regional Park

Mission Trails Regional Park

3.61km from Lake Murray

Mission Trails Regional Park is one of the largest urban parks in the country, providing opportunities for recreation as well as native flora and fauna viewing.The park is also home to a 14,000-square-foot, award-winning Visitor & Interpretive Center. The park consists mostly of rugged canyons and hills, with both natural and developed recreation areas, including many beautiful flowers.

Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala

Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcalá was the first of 21 Franciscan missions established in California. The mission and the surrounding area were named for the Catholic saint Didacus of Alcalá, a Spaniard more commonly known as San Diego. The current church, built in the early 19th century, is the fifth to stand on this location. The mission site is a National Historic Landmark.

Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum

Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum

8.59km from Lake Murray

This is the only Museum in the world dedicated to United States Marine Corps aviation, with the largest and most complete collection of vintage aircraft flown by Marine pilots in the world. The museum contains exhibits and artifacts relating to the history and legacy of United States Marine Corps Aviation. The outdoor exhibits include 31 historical aircraft, multiple military vehicles and equipment.

Balboa Park

Balboa Park

11.15km from Lake Murray

1,200-acre (490 ha) urban cultural park. In addition to open space areas, natural vegetation zones, green belts, gardens, and walking paths, it contains museums, several theaters, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo.

Spanish Village Art Center

Spanish Village Art Center

11.44km from Lake Murray

A wonderful art centre located in San Diego's Balboa Park, in the U.S. state of California. Located between the Zoo and theNAT these quaint buildings and colorful courtyard were originally built in 1935. They depicted a charming old village in Spain for the second California Pacific International Exposition. Over the last 60+ years, San Diego artists have continued to preserve and enhance this historical landmark by adding to its beauty.

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San Diego County

San Diego County

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California's second-most populous county and the fifth-most populous in the United States. San Diego County has more than 70 miles (110 km) of coastline. This forms the most densely populated region of the county.

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