What to do in East County, CA

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East County

East County Attractions

Let Expedia help you to experience the best that East County has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to East County, 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 to East County 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.

Places of interest in East County

East County is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in East County, and make it a breeze to explore East County and 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 East County to make sure that you enjoy your holiday 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 to East County, 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 in East County.

East County attractions

East County 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 in East County to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of East County.

Looking for things to do in East County 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 of East County or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to East County attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails!


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Mid-City

While you're in Mid-City, take in top sights like Viejas Arena or Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SDSU Transit Center Station or Alvarado Station.

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Otay Ranch

When in Otay Ranch, you can plan a visit to Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center and Sky Zone San Diego Indoor Trampoline Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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San Carlos

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While visiting San Carlos, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Trails Regional Park and Cowles Mountain.

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Del Cerro

While there might not be top attractions in Del Cerro, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater and Viejas Arena.

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Mount Helix

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Mount Helix and surrounding area, you can visit Mount Helix Park and The Magnolia.

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Bay Terraces

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bay Terraces and surrounding area, you can visit Bonita Golf Club and Chula Vista Center.

Bay Terraces

Day trip destinations from East County