Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in El Cajon February 2026 | Expedia.ca [El Cajon Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/El-Cajon.dx6632)[Hotels in El Cajon](https://expedia.ca/El-Cajon-Hotels.d6632.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to El Cajon](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-El-Cajon.d6632.Travel-Guide-Flights)[El Cajon Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-El-Cajon.d6632.Car-Rental-Guide)[El Cajon Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/El-Cajon.d6632.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in El Cajon, CA ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit El Cajon Types of activities Where to stay [El Cajon travel guide](https://expedia.ca/El-Cajon.dx6632) ![Clustered rocks in El Cajon, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6632/0858dde6-97e0-4f56-bae7-9c0907030bfa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Clustered rocks in El Cajon, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6632/0858dde6-97e0-4f56-bae7-9c0907030bfa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![El Cajon Mountain (El Capitan) and Lake Jennings in Lakeside, California, a popular destination for boating and fishing. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6632/1014bd5f-2608-4030-b888-cbc0db0cf26f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![City of El Cajon, California.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6632/71979497-0e07-44f3-94ad-2ca8808e5e5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Small group tours through the Taylor Guitar Factory make this a great experience. Talk to the designers, watch the craftsmanship go into each piece and then feel free to play a little tune (no Stairway allowed!!) at the end of the tour. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6632/3a1d1863-fd8e-488a-8ab6-f5171d870971.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## El Cajon Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that El Cajon has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours El Cajon is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in El Cajon to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### El Cajon Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of El Cajon. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to El Cajon attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in El Cajon ### Tours & day trips [See all 18 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6632&location=El+Cajon&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![San Diego: Brewery Tour with Tastings and Food Pairings](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47731223/6dfb872c-c3f8-4b70-8d3f-622fc3d89596.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Diego: Brewery Tour with Tastings and Food Pairings 3h 10/10 3 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $116 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-diego-brewery-tour-with-tastings-and-food-pairings.a47731223.activity-details?&rid=6632&location=El+Cajon&swp=off) ![San Diego's North Park Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46024646/4ecacda0-9be2-48e2-9f47-743a55721af2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Diego's North Park Tour 1h 30m 10/10 9 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $53 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-diego-street-art-graffiti-tour.a46024646.activity-details?&rid=6632&location=El+Cajon&swp=off) ![Small Group Hike Through San Diego's Heart and Soul](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48904640/1a3eecae-0826-4b64-877f-ce35faf721be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Small Group Hike Through San Diego's Heart and Soul 3h Free cancellation available CA $88 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/small-group-hike-through-san-diegos-heart-and-soul.a48904640.activity-details?&rid=6632&location=El+Cajon&swp=off) ![San Diego Chinese Food Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50018648/5d52580e-4069-4473-9322-9eed6bc30a9b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Diego Chinese Food Tour 2h 30m Free cancellation available CA $135 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-diego-chinese-food-tour.a50018648.activity-details?&rid=6632&location=El+Cajon&swp=off) ![The Story of San Diego's Balboa Park A Walk Down El Prado](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50765406/29627586-fbe6-4250-b477-4d39b32c0f5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The Story of San Diego's Balboa Park A Walk Down El Prado 2h 30m Free cancellation available CA $14 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-story-of-san-diegos-balboa-park-a-walk-down-el-prado.a50765406.activity-details?&rid=6632&location=El+Cajon&swp=off) ![Self Guided Scavenger Hunt San Diego Arts and Museums](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50653396/a7ceba4b-fc99-447c-a853-9ca69aee9009.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Self Guided Scavenger Hunt San Diego Arts and Museums 1h 30m Free cancellation available CA $21 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/self-guided-scavenger-hunt-san-diego-arts-and-museums.a50653396.activity-details?&rid=6632&location=El+Cajon&swp=off) ![Guided Meditation and Mountain Hike Tour in San Diego](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49280594/0d4f92b6-74ee-4e6e-8045-86c0cdf6c68e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Guided Meditation and Mountain Hike Tour in San Diego 2h 10/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $94 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/guided-meditation-hike-and-nature-walk-in-san-diego.a49280594.activity-details?&rid=6632&location=El+Cajon&swp=off) ![Balboa Park: San Diego's Cultural Oasis with Self-Guided Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44928509/27c6ee68-9f6a-4e0a-8dac-a66bff476914.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Balboa Park: San Diego's Cultural Oasis with Self-Guided Audio Tour 1h CA $15 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/balboa-park-san-diegos-cultural-oasis-with-self-guided-audio-tour.a44928509.activity-details?&rid=6632&location=El+Cajon&swp=off) ![San Diego Vegan Food Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46955088/e802c91d-e6f8-496b-ae17-99283764e39f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Diego Vegan Food Tour 2h 10/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $122 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-diego-vegan-food-tour.a46955088.activity-details?&rid=6632&location=El+Cajon&swp=off) ![North Park Beerucation Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5111020/b8c7e039-849b-4815-b544-f5b56ceecaa8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### North Park Beerucation Tour 3h 9.8/10 28 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $116 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/north-park-beerucation-tour.a5111020.activity-details?&rid=6632&location=El+Cajon&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6632&location=El+Cajon&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![The Story of San Diego's Balboa Park A Walk Down El Prado](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50765406/29627586-fbe6-4250-b477-4d39b32c0f5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The Story of San Diego's Balboa Park A Walk Down El Prado 2h 30m Free cancellation available CA $14 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-story-of-san-diegos-balboa-park-a-walk-down-el-prado.a50765406.activity-details?&rid=6632&location=El+Cajon&swp=off) ![San Diego Off Road Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1278237/bc6d5408-fcf2-4bdb-a3a4-664d64c0b5f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Diego Off Road Tours 4h 10/10 12 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $615 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-diego-4x4-border-wilderness.a1278237.activity-details?&rid=6632&location=El+Cajon&swp=off) ![Private Balboa Park Segway Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/286397/999d5199-aada-47bc-a829-0e10db91992c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Balboa Park Segway Tour 2h Free cancellation available CA $299 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-balboa-park-segway-tour.a286397.activity-details?&rid=6632&location=El+Cajon&swp=off) ![Private Famous Balboa Park Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/274343/4354f0e8-1c66-4712-b354-4378705ea995.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Famous Balboa Park Tour 2h Free cancellation available CA $258 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-famous-balboa-park-tour.a274343.activity-details?&rid=6632&location=El+Cajon&swp=off) ### Attractions [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6632&location=El+Cajon&filter.categories=Attractions) ![San Diego Zoo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/169456/c1c87986-9826-4c52-beb6-a4222d26a5d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Diego Zoo 8h 9.4/10 1,719 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $107 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-diego-zoo.a169456.activity-details?&rid=6632&location=El+Cajon&swp=off) ![San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3280085/d827a858-bc57-410e-91d0-e458588fc886.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway 30d 8.6/10 29 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $170 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-diego-explorer-pass-save-up-to-50-percent-includes-uss-midway.a3280085.activity-details?&rid=6632&location=El+Cajon&swp=off) ![Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2577278/93c6f1b9-c248-4ba7-8671-3957f08aa84c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience 1h 10/10 3 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $171 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/two-flight-indoor-skydiving-experience.a2577278.activity-details?&rid=6632&location=El+Cajon&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in El Cajon | Number of things to do | 21 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [The Story of San Diego's Balboa Park A Walk Down El Prado](/things-to-do/the-story-of-san-diegos-balboa-park-a-walk-down-el-prado.a50765406.activity-details): CA $14 | | Top 5 things to do | [San Diego Zoo](/things-to-do/san-diego-zoo.a169456.activity-details)[San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway](/things-to-do/san-diego-explorer-pass-save-up-to-50-percent-includes-uss-midway.a3280085.activity-details)[San Diego's North Park Tour](/things-to-do/san-diego-street-art-graffiti-tour.a46024646.activity-details)[Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience](/things-to-do/two-flight-indoor-skydiving-experience.a2577278.activity-details)[Self Guided Scavenger Hunt San Diego Arts and Museums](/things-to-do/self-guided-scavenger-hunt-san-diego-arts-and-museums.a50653396.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [San Diego's North Park Tour](/things-to-do/san-diego-street-art-graffiti-tour.a46024646.activity-details)[Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience](/things-to-do/two-flight-indoor-skydiving-experience.a2577278.activity-details)[Self Guided Scavenger Hunt San Diego Arts and Museums](/things-to-do/self-guided-scavenger-hunt-san-diego-arts-and-museums.a50653396.activity-details)[San Diego Vegan Food Tour](/things-to-do/san-diego-vegan-food-tour.a46955088.activity-details)[Small Group Hike Through San Diego's Heart and Soul](/things-to-do/small-group-hike-through-san-diegos-heart-and-soul.a48904640.activity-details) | | With kids | [San Diego Zoo](/things-to-do/san-diego-zoo.a169456.activity-details)[San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway](/things-to-do/san-diego-explorer-pass-save-up-to-50-percent-includes-uss-midway.a3280085.activity-details)[San Diego's North Park Tour](/things-to-do/san-diego-street-art-graffiti-tour.a46024646.activity-details)[Self Guided Scavenger Hunt San Diego Arts and Museums](/things-to-do/self-guided-scavenger-hunt-san-diego-arts-and-museums.a50653396.activity-details)[San Diego Vegan Food Tour](/things-to-do/san-diego-vegan-food-tour.a46955088.activity-details) | ## What to do in El Cajon --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in El Cajon #### Sycuan Casino Why not try your luck with a visit to Sycuan Casino during your travels in El Cajon? Check out the casinos and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Sycuan-Casino-El-Cajon.d553248621532638457.Vacation-Attraction) #### Singing Hills Country Club - Willow Glen Course Enjoy a round of golf in El Cajon at Singing Hills Country Club - Willow Glen Course. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Singing-Hills-Country-Club-Willow-Glen-Course-El-Cajon.d553248621532638456.Vacation-Attraction) #### The Magnolia You can make plans for a show at The Magnolia during your trip to El Cajon. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area, or seek out the golf courses. [](https://expedia.ca/The-Magnolia-El-Cajon.d553248635996998464.Vacation-Attraction) #### Shadow Mountain Community Church After visiting Shadow Mountain Community Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in El Cajon. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area, or seek out the golf courses. [](https://expedia.ca/Shadow-Mountain-Community-Church-El-Cajon.d553248635996998467.Vacation-Attraction) #### Boomers El Cajon You can take time to visit Boomers El Cajon during your travels to El Cajon. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Boomers-El-Cajon-El-Cajon.d6128451.Vacation-Attraction) #### Grossmont College Walk around the campus at Grossmont College as part of your travels around El Cajon. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.ca/Grossmont-College-El-Cajon.d553248621558033908.Vacation-Attraction) #### Cuyamaca College Explore the campus of Cuyamaca College during your stay in Rancho San Diego. [](https://expedia.ca/Cuyamaca-College-El-Cajon.d553248635996998466.Vacation-Attraction) #### Superior Court East County Division After visiting Superior Court East County Division, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in El Cajon. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area, or seek out the golf courses. [](https://expedia.ca/Superior-Court-East-County-Division-El-Cajon.d553248635996998468.Vacation-Attraction) #### Parkway Plaza During your trip to El Cajon, you can enjoy retail therapy at Parkway Plaza. Attend a sporting event while in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Parkway-Plaza-El-Cajon.d553248621582419825.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of El Cajon ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Fletcher Hills While Fletcher Hills might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like The Magnolia and Mission Trails Regional Park. [](https://expedia.ca/El-Cajon-Fletcher-Hills.dx553248635976480882) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Shadow Mountain Ranch While Shadow Mountain Ranch isn't home to many top sights, Singing Hills Country Club - Willow Glen Course and The Magnolia are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.ca/El-Cajon-Shadow-Mountain-Ranch.dx553248635976470118) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from El Cajon ![Ocean Beach showing general coastal views and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177689/b598726d-dc13-43d2-832c-8faa62c70ceb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### San Diego ![Southern California Nature Landscape Series, a wooden bridge through the forest to the mountain at San Diego National Wildlife Refuge in Jamul, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046987/a2230a93-3196-46cf-b0a1-bcf5c4dcb2e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Jamul ![🕸🕷](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975849568/00bc9483-3c7d-4656-b047-194d4185cda7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Rancho San Diego ## Frequently asked questions ### Is El Cajon worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in El Cajon? ### What is the top tourist attraction in El Cajon? ### Is three days enough to stay in El Cajon? ### Is El Cajon a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in El Cajon with kids? > - [San Diego Zoo](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-diego-zoo.a169456.activity-details) > - [San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-diego-explorer-pass-save-up-to-50-percent-includes-uss-midway.a3280085.activity-details) > - [San Diego's North Park Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-diego-street-art-graffiti-tour.a46024646.activity-details) > - [Self Guided Scavenger Hunt San Diego Arts and Museums](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/self-guided-scavenger-hunt-san-diego-arts-and-museums.a50653396.activity-details) > - [San Diego Vegan Food Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-diego-vegan-food-tour.a46955088.activity-details) ### What to do in El Cajon for adults? ### Are there free things to do in El Cajon? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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