- 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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Formerly a movie theater, Fallbrook's Mission Theatre is now a performing arts venue that hosts a variety of live musical and theatrical productions. The theater offers dance and drama classes, as well.
44.1 Miles
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11 votes
5452 5th Street, Fallbrook, CA 92028
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With produce stands set up all over the region, Temecula Valley Strawberry Farms grows a variety of seasonal strawberries at its farm. Visitors can take a tour of the farm and take a basket to pick their own strawberries.
44.9 Miles
Opened in 2005, the Roadrunner Ridge Winery is a locally owned and operated business focusing on high quality wine production. The winery offers tasting of their wines in private as well as group settings.
45.0 Miles
Despite its somewhat unsettling name, Hellhole Canyon is actually a quite scenic hiking destination. A six mile round trip hike, the trail through Hellhole Canyon culminates at a 24 foot waterfall, an anomaly in this desert setting.
45.4 Miles
98%
589 votes
200 Palm Canyon Dr, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is a great place to explore the desert and all the amazing rock formations. The park has many interesting hiking trails and a visitor center with its informative exhibits and helpful staff. Camping is available at the parking with RVs, hook-ups or tents.
45.6 Miles
Granite Mountain area includes a few old gold mines that you can explore. Great paths for 4x vehicles.
45.6 Miles
The Yaqui Well is a scenic desert site that features a well-marked trail and nearby camp grounds. The site is a popular destination for bird watching, and is purportedly home to the legendary Ghost Dancers.
46.4 Miles
75%
12 votes
1112 Tilting T Drive, Borrego Springs, CA
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Borrego Springs Resort and Country Club has something for everyone. The athletes can play a round in their golf course while others can relax in their spa.
46.4 Miles
Coyote Canyon has a lot of trails for hikers and off-roaders. It is unique in that it includes some water features, in the middle of the desert.
46.4 Miles
The largest casino in California, Pechanga Casino is home to more than 3000 slot and video machines and hundreds of table games which include blackjack, Three-Card Poker, Mystery Card Roulette and more. There is also a separate High Limit Gaming Area which features a lounge and a cash cage.