- 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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Monitored by lifeguards during the day, Buccaneer Beach provides visitors with opportunities for surfing, swimming, sunbathing, and body boarding. The beach also has a playground, picnic area, volleyball courts, and a basketball court.
35.8 Miles
88%
17 votes
1820 Oceanside Blvd, 2 nd Floor, Oceanside, CA 92054
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If you or your little ones like watching Thomas the Tank and other model trains whizzing round the track, and would love to hear more about their history, then you definitely want to visit the North County Model Railroad society.
35.8 Miles
Quail Haven Farm is an equestrian facility that offers lessons and training in hunter / jumper riding for all ages and experience levels. The farm features both horses and ponies.
35.8 Miles
At Regency Show Stables, visitors can receive personalized instruction from an experienced horse trainer to learn how to care for and ride horses. The stables are home to horses suitable for riders of all skill levels.
35.9 Miles
Arcadian Ascents is a rock climbing area in Oceanside. There are courses for every level of climber.
36.1 Miles
64%
33 votes
660 South El Camino Real, Oceanside, CA 92054
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The Emerald Isle Golf Course provides an 18-hole, par 56 playing area that is designed around two natural lakes. The business offers access to a chipping and putting range, a driving range, and a pro shop.
36.5 Miles
A Catholic parish community in Oceanside, California, Mission San Luis Rey cuts a striking silhouette against the surrounding hills. The church building contains elements of traditional Spanish, Mexican and Byzantine architecture. The mission holds weekly retreats and maintains a daily Mass schedule.
36.5 Miles
71%
72 votes
2905 San Luis Rey Road, Oceanside, CA 92058
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San Diego Humane Society & SPCA Dog Park offers two sections for dogs to play in, depending on the activity level of the dog. The park is covered with turf instead of grass and has a hill for the dogs.
36.6 Miles
The SoCal Surf School offers private, three-pack private, 'Get Grouped' and mini-camp surfing lessons. The business teaches aspiring surfers how to read the waves, follow proper surf etiquette, and 'pop up.'
36.6 Miles
Oceanside's Carmike Cinemas is a branch of the Carmike Cinemas movie theater franchise. It screens first-run Hollywood movies in theaters with digital video and sound, and offers a variety of promotions and specials.