- The list below includes 233 free or cheap things to do in or near El Cajon, California, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Bowling and Go Karts.
- From The Water Conservation Garden to Wells Park Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in El Cajon and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, La Jolla, Chula Vista and Poway.
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Long-running, family-owned Italian restaurant serves up specialty lasagna, house-made pastas, and sandwiches on freshly baked bread
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Upon reaching the top of Mount Helix Park, visitors will be able to overlook the city as well as the ocean. The park is a popular spot for weddings, driving tours, hiking and yoga.
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Recognized as one of San Diego's premier landmark parks for it's city views is Mt. Helix Park. The park offers star gazing events, picnic areas, walking trails and is dog friendly.
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Briercrest Park is a 3 acre park that offers a range of recreational activities. They have tables, benches, children's swings, a large sandbox, climbing structures, musical instruments and an herb garden.
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Home to the Junior Seau Sports Complex, La Mesita Park features baseball, football and soccer fields along with tennis courts. The park also offers picnic areas, a children's playground, a skate park and paved walking paths.
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The La Mesita Dallas Park Skate Park is a park popular among local skateboarders and other skaters. The park features a large flat area, a quarter pipe, numerous ledges, and a pyramid corner hip.
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As a micro brewery, Manzanita Brewing Company offers visitors a tasting room where they can sample a wide selection of brews, from IPA to pale ale. In addition to year round ales, the brewery offers seasonal ales like pumpkin ale.
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Located on just 1.3 acres, Sky Ranch Park is a small community park within a quiet residential area. Amenities at the park include barbecue grills, playground equipment, a covered shelter, and a picnic area.
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Designed to make visitors feel like they are in a horror movie, Savage House is a themed haunted house attraction with live actors. The house also has a separate museum featuring memorabilia and props from horror movies.
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5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
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Featuring the latest movie releases, Reading Cinemas Grossmont Center 10 offers family entertainment. Special events like movie classics or children's film may be offered along with a variety of concessions.
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Deputy Lonnie G Brewer Park is a 5 acre park with an extensive lawn area, picnic tables and barbecues. The grassy areas make a suitable athletic field for soccer, baseball, flag football and other activities.