Cowles Mountain, San Diego

Name: Cowles Mountain
Address: San Diego, United States

#71 among attractions in San Diego

Natural attraction, Park, Trail, Mountain

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Cowles Mountain is a prominent mountain located in the San Carlos neighborhood, within the city limits of San Diego. The 1,593-foot summit is the highest point of the city of San Diego. ()

Elevation: 1593 ftProminence: 991 ftCoordinates: 32°48'46"N, 117°1'55"W

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Eastern San Diego (Lake Murray)San Diego United States

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Cowles Mountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grossmont Center, Lake Murray Reservoir, Mission Trails Regional Park, North Fortuna Mountain.

2.7 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Grossmont Center, La Mesa
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1.9 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Murray Reservoir, San Diego
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1.5 miNW
Park
Mission Trails Regional Park, San Diego
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2.9 miNW
Mountain
North Fortuna Mountain, San Diego
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3.5 miSW
Park
Aztec Student Union, San Diego
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Dam
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3.2 miSW
Waterfall, Nature, Natural attraction
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3.5 miSW
Universities and schools
San Diego State Aztecs, San Diego
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3 miS
32°46'15"N • 117°2'38"W
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City
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3.4 miSW
Mission Revival Style architecture
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