- 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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33.9 Miles
Tourists and locals come to Carlsbad Village to eat, shop, play and relax. This region of Carlsbad, California, set among stunningly beautiful scenery, has something for everyone and every occasion.
33.9 Miles
At New Village Arts Theatre, visitors can attend a wide variety of performances each season, from comedy to musicals. The theater features a gallery containing the artwork of local artists.
33.9 Miles
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480 votes
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COASTER
195 S Tremont St, Oceanside Transit Center, Oceanside, CA 92054
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The COASTER commuter train takes riders throughout San Diego County, making eight stops between Oceanside and downtown San Diego, making it an ideal way to get to Chargers games. The entire train ride takes around an hour to complete.
34.0 Miles
For a reasonable price you can have a 2 hour surfing lesson with Whitlock Surfing Experience. The price also includes a day's rental of a wetsuit and board, plus you can book in groups and enjoy a discount.
34.3 Miles
Vista Sports Park features a variety of well-maintained, state of the art sports fields, including football fields, soccer fields, and little league baseball fields. The park also has a walking track that circles it.
34.4 Miles
Passing through a eucalyptus grove, Hosp Grove Trails are part of Carlsbad's city trails system. Bring a picnic, and hike the unpaved trail up 100 feet for views of the Pacific Ocean and Buena Vista Lagoon.
34.4 Miles
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49 votes
2040 North Santa Fe Road, Vista, CA 92084
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A glimpse into the mechanical past, the Antique Gas & Steam Museum in Vista, California provides over 50 acres of engine related exhibits. Visitors can view these working engines while learning there applications to history.
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31 votes
2202 South Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054
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At the Buena Visit Audubon Society & Nature Center, travelers can take a short walk in the lagoon area and study displays in the nature center. The location contains stuffed birds.
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The Mattucci Winery is a family-owned winery that produces ultra small lots that spend 2 to 15 years in oak barrels. The winery ferments the wines with multiple yeasts in separate lots using extended maceration.
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Guajome Count Park has a lot to offer. Besides its scenic beauty and a network of easy hiking trails, the park also has a beautiful lake, well-maintained campsites equipped with restroom and shower facilities and a sandy beach nearby.