El Salto Falls
California · height not recorded · Last verified 2026-05-15
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El Salto Falls is a waterfall in California. Height has not been officially recorded. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Salto Falls (this page) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Los Penasquitos Waterfall | 19 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Gavilan Mountain Waterfall | 19 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Tenaja Falls | 27 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Washtub Falls | 30 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Lower Adobe Falls | 31 mi | — | — | — | — |
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How far is El Salto Falls from a major city?
El Salto Falls is 3 miles from Oceanside (about 4 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
33.1794, -117.2998
Sources and live status
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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