- Our list of the best things to do in Santee, California, features the top 371 nearby activities — including 163 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Santee, 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 23 things to do within the city of Santee, CA , followed by 348 popular activities in nearby cities, including La Mesa, La Jolla, San Diego, Escondido, Poway, Coronado, Ramona, Chula Vista, El Cajon, Encinitas, Del Mar, San Marcos, Spring Valley, National City, Imperial Beach, Carlsbad, Julian, Oceanside, Palm Springs and Temecula
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41.8 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.
42.9 Miles
A 1.5 mile trek, the Elephant Trees Trail will take you on a self-guided walk up to view a rarely seen Elephant tree. Depending on the time of year there is plenty of flora and fauna to discover as well.
42.9 Miles
Located in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Sandstone Canyon is situated at the end of a number of washes that are vehicle accessible. Narrow slots in sandstone formations and desert vegetation enrich this 15 mile desert canyon hike.
43.4 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.
43.4 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.
43.5 Miles
40%
5 votes
38420 Dos Cameos Drive, Fallbrook, CA 92028
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Founded in 1990, the Emerald Forest Bird Gardens is a bird care facility located on 40 acres of scenic land. Toucans, parrots, and other softbills are among the birds that call the gardens home.
43.8 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.
44.1 Miles
Granite Mountain area includes a few old gold mines that you can explore. Great paths for 4x vehicles.
44.1 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.
44.7 Miles
With rows of grape vines, roses, and spruce trees, the Casa Tiene Vista Vineyard allows wine lovers to sample their wine in a peaceful, beautiful environment. The vineyard offers many varieties for tasting including Merlots, Cabernets, and dessert wines.