San Diego County, California
Waterfalls Near Descanso, CA
6 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Descanso, 2 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Green Valley Falls, 3.8 miles northeast of town. Cedar Creek Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.8 stars from 123 Google reviews). Most of the falls are northwest of Descanso.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Descanso at a Glance
6 Waterfalls Near Descanso, Ranked by Distance
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Green Valley Falls
Green Valley Falls is the closest named waterfall to Descanso, 3.8 miles to the northeast in San Diego County. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Descanso.
- Rating
- 4.6 (124 Google reviews)
- Address
- San Diego County, CA 91916 (GPS 32.9000, -116.5834)
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The Falls
The Falls lies 9.1 miles southeast of Descanso in San Diego County, number 2 of 6 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Descanso. Its own nearest town is Pine Valley.
- Rating
- 3.0 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- San Diego County, CA 91906 (GPS 32.7367, -116.5422)
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Cedar Creek Falls
Cedar Creek Falls lies 12 miles northwest of Descanso in San Diego County, number 3 of 6 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Descanso. USGS notes: The falls have a vertical drop of 80 feet. Located in sec 1,T14S,R2E, San Bermardino Meridian.
- Rating
- 4.8 (123 Google reviews)
- Address
- San Diego County, CA 92065 (GPS 32.9895, -116.7303)
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Mildred Falls
Mildred Falls lies 13 miles northwest of Descanso in San Diego County, number 4 of 6 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Descanso. Its own nearest town is San Diego Country Estates.
- Rating
- 4.8 (6 Google reviews)
- Address
- San Diego County, CA 92065 (GPS 33.0142, -116.7147)
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Washtub Falls
Washtub Falls lies 24 miles northwest of Descanso in San Diego County, number 5 of 6 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Descanso. Its own nearest town is Ramona.
- Rating
- 3.5 (4 Google reviews)
- Address
- San Diego County, CA 92065 (GPS 33.1725, -116.7870)
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Maidenhair Falls
Maidenhair Falls lies 28 miles north of Descanso in San Diego County, number 6 of 6 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Descanso. Its own nearest town is Borrego Springs.
- Rating
- 4.8 (6 Google reviews)
- Address
- San Diego County, CA 92066 (GPS 33.2368, -116.4408)
Where the Waterfalls Are
Descanso sits in or near the Coast Ranges and Southern California Mountains area of California. Along the coast and in the southern mountains, falls are smaller and highly seasonal. McWay Falls in Big Sur drops onto a cove beach and is viewed from an overlook, while Alamere Falls in Point Reyes spills off a coastal bluff onto the sand. The Santa Cruz Mountains around Boulder Creek hold redwood-shaded cascades. In Southern California, Sturtevant Falls in the San Gabriel Mountains and Bonita Falls in Lytle Creek are local favorites, and Tahquitz Falls lies in a canyon above Palm Springs. Most of these creeks depend on winter storms, and many dwindle to a trickle by early summer. Read the California waterfall guide.
By direction from Descanso: 3 to the northwest, 1 to the north, 1 to the northeast, and 1 to the southeast. They are spread across San Diego County (6). The average distance is 14.9 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Descanso
Green Valley Falls (3.8 mi), The Falls (9.1 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Descanso
Cedar Creek Falls (12 mi), Mildred Falls (13 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Descanso
Washtub Falls (24 mi), Maidenhair Falls (28 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Descanso: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Descanso, CA?
6 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Descanso: 2 within 10 miles, 2 10 to 20 miles, 2 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Descanso?
Green Valley Falls in San Diego County is the closest, about 3.8 miles northeast of Descanso.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Descanso?
Cedar Creek Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.8 stars from 123 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Green Valley Falls.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Descanso in?
San Diego County (6).
How does Descanso compare with other California towns?
Descanso ranks 38th of the 86 California towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.