- Our list of the best things to do in El Cajon, California, features the top 327 nearby activities — including 142 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- El Cajon, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Entertainment & Shows, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 20 things to do within the city of El Cajon, CA , followed by 307 popular activities in nearby cities, including La Mesa, La Jolla, San Diego, Coronado, Ramona, Poway, Chula Vista, Santee, Escondido, Del Mar, Spring Valley, National City, Imperial Beach, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Palm Springs and Temecula
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Located on 32 acres, Alga Norte Community Park features baseball and soccer fields, basketball courts, a dog park and an aquatic center. The park also provides shaded picnic areas, barbecue grills, a skate park and paved walking paths.
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Surrounded by cliffs, Grandview Beach is a local surfing spot with opportunities for volleyball, picnics, and body boarding. It has a wooden overlook where visitors can take in views of the ocean and beach below.
28.3 Miles
Situated on 19 acres, Sunset Park - San Marcos features open green space along with facilities for volleyball, basketball, soccer and football. The park also provides a dog park, picnic areas, children's playgrounds, walking trails and an amphitheater.
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Behind the KQ Campground on Highway 79, Julian, CA 92036
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California Wolf Center is a preserve and institution which has the purpose of returning the grey wolves in the Californian territory. It is the home of several packs of wolves, mostly from the Mexican grey subspecies.
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An equestrian facility, Julian Stables offers instructional trail rides for kids ages 5 and up as well as for adults. The facility offers riding packages by the hour, and all rides feature stunning scenery.
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Julian Historical Society has its headquarters in an old school on top of a hill, on Fourth street in Julian, California. The small museum is home to a few history exhibits and lots of history photographs.
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There's a lot to see around the Julian Town Hall. This town was a major part of the California Gold Rush, and they also make delicious apple pies and juices.
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Slides, gold panning and trains with a 1 mile-long track make the Smith Ranch - Julian Train & Gold Mine popular among the children.
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Historically significant for its gold rush in the 1800s, the Cuyamaca Mountains now provide hiking opportunities for visitors, with trails for many experience and age levels.
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With Historical Tours of Julian, visitors can explore various areas of the town while learning about it's Wild West history. During the tours, visitors will stop at the cemetery, gold discovery sites, and pioneer museums.