- 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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10960 Wheatlands Ave, Suite 101, Santee, CA 92071
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The BNS Brewing & Distilling Company is a brewery that brews beer and distills gin, whiskey, bourbon, and BNS vodka. The company also has a tasting room that sells merchandise including hats and hoodies.
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Showing films on two screens, the Santee Drive-In offers a classic movie experience. The drive-in lot also hosts a swap meet on weekends, a tradition that is a favorite of the locals.
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Organizing group ceramics classes, Get Centered Clay Studio has equipment like pottery wheels, clay extruders, and firing tools for visitors to use when creating their pottery. The studio also has a gallery featuring the work of local ceramics artists.
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The goal of the La Mesa Historical Society is to promote, educate, and collect the history of La Mesa and the its area of historical influence. The society offers tours of the Historic Home annually.
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Santee Drive-In Theatre offers a traditional movie going experience seven days a week, year round. The theatre shows films on two big screens and offers FM radio broadcast sound and a full service snack bar.
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Open on Saturdays and Sundays from early morning until early afternoon, the Santee Drive-In Swap Meet features a wide variety of sellers each week. The facility also shows drive-in movies.
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A multipurpose community park, Town Center Community Park features sports fields including soccer and baseball, a system of hiking and running trails, and an outdoor stage that hosts a variety of concerts.
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O'Dunn Fine Art is a fine art gallery that includes 20th century paintings as well as contemporary paintings. The gallery features artists such as Wade Cline, John Titus Krempel, and Teri Gortmaker.
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Taka Sports is a sporting goods and apparel retailer that also operates a variety of athletic leagues, including kickball, baseball, soccer, and others. The store features a full line of sports equipment.
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Situated on 7.7 acres, Collier Park features a lighted tennis court used for group Pickleball sessions. The park also offers a children's playground, picnic tables, barbeque grills, trees and open grass fields suitable for picnics and other recreational activities.