- 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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Theatregoers can enjoy a show under the stars with a visit to the Moonlight Amphitheatre in Vista, California. Visitors can enjoy a picnic dinner while watching these professional outdoor plays for a full entertainment experience.
32.3 Miles
Alta Vista Gardens is a botanical garden featuring several rare plant species. The idea behind Alta Vista Gardens is to combine art with the natural beauty of the garden, with artwork by local artists integrated throughout.
32.4 Miles
Families can enjoy a water filled adventure with a day trip to The Wave Waterpark in Vista, California. With a variety of slides, pools, and play areas, as well as concessions and cabanas, there is something for everyone.
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A small-scale venue with large entertainment, Broadway Theatre in Vista, California is the perfect place to enjoy the wonders of the theatre. Visitors are guaranteed a friendly experience with a wonderful view.
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Moonlight Amphitheatre stages spectacular theatrical productions outdoors, with both traditional or lawn seating available. Anyone who chooses to sit on the lawn can request a lawn chair or bring blankets and have a picnic.
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At 85 acres, Brengle Terrace Park has the space for many activities including courts for tennis, basketball and volleyball, baseball fields, and areas for bocce ball, horseshoes and disc golf. The playground is also quite large.
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Three lagoons covering more than 1000 acres and including hiking trails, nature preserves, and uncrowded water recreation areas. In Carlsbad Lagoon there are all kind of watersports activities
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At the Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve, visitors can access hiking trails and take in scenic views of the highly populated area. The location contains over 45 species of mammals and 150 of birds.
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Once a simple movie theatre, the Avo Playhouse was refurbished into a full, live-action theatre nearly 20 years ago. It is available for rental for meetings and lectures as well as full Broadway-class events.
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The Vista Entertainment Center is largely centered around its 40 bowling lanes. In addition to open and league bowling, the facility also features a sports bar, dance club, arcade, and offers private rooms for groups and parties.