# Penasquitos Creek Waterfall > Waterfall at the trail's end offers gorgeous views and cool water. Trails run through a diverse canyon with wildflowers and wildlife, blending nature with nearby suburbs. Hiking is scenic and moderately challenging, suitable for beginners to intermediate levels. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/PenasquitosCreekWaterfall - Address: Penasquitos Creek Falls, San Diego, California, United States - Phone: +18584847504 - Website: https://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/parks/osp/lospenasquitos - Google rating: 4.7 (1031 reviews) ## What it is good for - Nice View — 10/10 - Fun Activities — 10/10 - Scenic Views — 10/10 - Kid Friendly — 8/10 ## What people say - "The waterfall views from the hike are amazing and worth it." - "I found the hike to be unexpected and fun." - "It's a great place to walk to with kids." ## Good to know - The hike to Penasquitos Creek Waterfall is about 4 miles each way. - Bring water and snacks, especially for kids during the hike. - It costs $3 to enter, paid in cash into an envelope. - Be cautious of wildlife like cougars and coyotes while hiking. - Dogs are allowed on the trails, making it a pet-friendly area. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.