Welcome to Tierra Del Sol

Southern California’s Largest Not-for-profit Family Oriented 4×4 Clubs

Tierra Del Sol Four Wheel Drive Club of San Diego is a group of like minded off road enthusiasts, comprised of 50 family members. Our love of the outdoors is enhanced by our vehicles which allows us to travel the most beautiful and remote locations Southern California has to offer. Some may say we are an eating club with a four wheel drive problem!

Tierra Del Sol, or TDS started in the late 50’s and became an official club in 1962. In 1963 the very first Tierra Del Sol Desert Safari was held. Over these many years, our Desert Safari has provided endless stories, unique experiences and amazing memories for thousands of our participants. For more than 60 years our small club has been honored and excited to be able to produce such a wholesome event.

TDS’s recipe for success is hard work, cooperation, dedication and fellow club members that turn into family. With that family comes the usual, fun, camaraderie, passionate discussion, dysfunction, but hey! We put the fun in disfunction! And a whole lot of love!
why join us

TDS has Something for Everyone

SCENIC TRAILS

Casual rides along the coast, main roads or easy dirt trails, with plenty of eye candy.

HARDCORE TRAILS

Beyond stock vehicles and novice drivers required on these ultra-crazy rides.

CAMPING TRIPS

Family & friends gather round the fire for fun camp-outs, with driving trails close by.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

We also take part in bettering our local trails and other areas with cleanup runs and community outreach projects.

meet the members

Join us for a club meeting to learn more about what we do, and where we go…

We are glad to welcome visitors at our general club meetings. Come join us in person at the Elks Lodge in Lakeside, CA every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm.

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Tierra Del Sol is one of Southern California’s largest not-for-profit family oriented 4×4 clubs. TDS offers 4-wheeling, camping, and other events suitable for the entire family. From scenic trails appropriate for stock and novice drivers, to ultra-crazy, hardcore trails for the very experienced, TDS has something for everyone.
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Recent TDS & Off-road Events

Valley of the Moon clean-up Sat 3/29

Join TDS members for our Annual Clean-Up in Valley of the Moons. We’ll also be joined by San Diego Off-Road…

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TDS March 2026 – coming back 100% in the Training Area

We look forward to seeing you next year at the 63rd TDS Desert Safari. Coming 2026 March back to the…

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TDS March 2025 Red Earth Trail – far back area

Check out some footage from the trail runs during our 62nd TDS Desert Safari. This is the Red Earth Trail,…

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