Our 63rd annual TDS Desert Safari of 2026 came and went, and was a BIG Success in our books! We…
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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!
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 Lakeside Elks Lodge in Lakeside, CA every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm.
Check out our Calendar for more events.
recent activities
Check out some of our recent club activities
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.
testimonials
Safe, fun and
exciting
“We went to their last open day, everyone had a great time - lots of activities to do. the 3 year old with us did the abseiling!”
John Doe
Design
"In the grounds of the Centre is our recreational tree climbing, ropes course, zipwire and team challenge area."
Mrs Jane
Marketing
"With four adventure centres across the UK there is somewhere not too far from you. Each has its own personality"
Mss Anna
CEO
