Things to do
Things to do in Poway
Its own city, "the city in the country," with horse trails, Lake Poway and a strong school district.
Things to do
Mount Woodson Trail and Potato Chip RockTrail
The steep climb from Lake Poway gains serious elevation to the granite flake known as Potato Chip Rock; start early, as lines for photos form on weekends and summer heat is intense.
Lake PowayPark
The 35-acre reservoir, opened in 1972, has a 2.75-mile loop trail, year-round fishing, boat rentals, picnic areas and a bronze statue of Tony Gwynn.
Iron Mountain TrailTrail
One of the county's most popular summit hikes, starting at SR-67 and Poway Road on the city's eastern edge.
Blue Sky Ecological ReserveTrail
A shaded, mostly gentle trail through oak and riparian woodland that connects to Lake Poway and Lake Ramona.
Old Poway ParkFamily
A historic-style park with the Poway-Midland Railroad's weekend train rides, restored buildings and the Hamburger Factory.
14134 Midland Rd
Poway Center for the Performing ArtsArts
A city-run theater next to Poway High School that hosts touring shows, concerts and local productions.
Kumeyaay-Ipai Interpretive Center at PauwaiMuseum
A city-run site preserving a Kumeyaay village area with rock features and native plant exhibits.
Goodan Ranch Sycamore Canyon PreserveTrail
County open space on Poway's southern edge with ridgeline trails and a small ranch-history center.
Poway Community ParkSports
The city's main sports park with fields, a swim center and the Poway Valley Riders equestrian area nearby.
Eat & drink
The Hamburger FactoryBurgers and diner
Located in Old Poway Park for more than 40 years, it is the city's signature family restaurant.
Brigantine PowaySeafood
The local branch of the San Diego seafood group, with a busy oyster bar and happy hour.
Harney PowaySushi
A highly rated sushi spot with more than 30 specialty rolls.
Rosina's Italian RestaurantItalian
A family-run trattoria known for homemade pastas.
Chin's SzechwanChinese
Part of a long-running local chain serving the Poway-RB area.
Annual events
Poway DaysSeptember
The city's signature community celebration, traditionally including a parade and a rodeo.
Game at the LakeSpring
An annual softball game between Poway High and Rancho Bernardo High held at Lake Poway since 1997.
Lake Poway youth fishing derbyAnnually
A fishing derby for kids that has run for more than 25 years.