Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in El Cajon March 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [El Cajon Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Cajon.dx6632)[Hotels in El Cajon](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Cajon-Hotels.d6632.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to El Cajon](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-El-Cajon.d6632.Travel-Guide-Flights)[El Cajon Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-El-Cajon.d6632.Car-Hire-Guide)[El Cajon Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Cajon.d6632.Holidays-City-Breaks) # 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.co.uk/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/6632/46337877-2c35-4927-935f-fe4c92315e29.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) ![Overlooking Desert City](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6632/4a53c281-1400-4995-bded-515400cdf689.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## El Cajon Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that El Cajon has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to El Cajon, 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 El Cajon 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 El Cajon El Cajon is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in El Cajon, and make it a breeze to explore El Cajon 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 El Cajon 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 El Cajon, 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 El Cajon. #### El Cajon attractions El Cajon 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 El Cajon 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 El Cajon. Looking for things to do in El Cajon 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 El Cajon 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. Happy trails! --- - ![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 One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in El Cajon ### Tours & day trips [See all 19 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/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 £64 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-diego-brewery-tour-with-tastings-and-food-pairings.a47731223.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 £7 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/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 Zoo Ticket and App Guided Tour Package](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51532030/31cb1b1d-855a-40b4-b66b-25f04cf26c1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Diego Zoo Ticket and App Guided Tour Package 2h Free cancellation available £74 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-diego-zoo-ticket-and-app-guided-tour-package.a51532030.activity-details?&rid=6632&location=El+Cajon&swp=off) ![San Diego Chinese Food Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50018648/e57e11f5-c2a5-43fc-a6ff-21f849c6f226.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Diego Chinese Food Tour 2h 30m Free cancellation available £74 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-diego-chinese-food-crawl.a50018648.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 £29 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-diego-street-art-graffiti-tour.a46024646.activity-details?&rid=6632&location=El+Cajon&swp=off) ![San Diego Dim Sum Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48741061/33326380-5566-421a-80a7-c7e61b91b956.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Diego Dim Sum Tour 2h 30m Free cancellation available £59 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-diego-dim-sum-tour.a48741061.activity-details?&rid=6632&location=El+Cajon&swp=off) ![Luxurious and Empowering Flying Dress Photoshoot](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50685075/04fd0420-ee9c-46a0-bbc7-dfcc5404f86e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Luxurious and Empowering Flying Dress Photoshoot 1h Free cancellation available £281 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/luxurious-and-empowering-flying-dress-photoshoot.a50685075.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 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £67 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-diego-vegan-food-tour.a46955088.activity-details?&rid=6632&location=El+Cajon&swp=off) ![San Diego: Hillcrest Drag Queen 5 Bar Crawl with Shots](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52137527/9615c439-d8ca-4998-a70e-bb5a3c02d7f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Diego: Hillcrest Drag Queen 5 Bar Crawl with Shots 2h Free cancellation available £34 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-diego-hillcrest-drag-queen-5-bar-crawl-with-shots.a52137527.activity-details?&rid=6632&location=El+Cajon&swp=off) ![Balboa Park Segway Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/286353/dbef8cee-5057-4c15-87ff-98f9fed3e61a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Balboa Park Segway Tour 2h Free cancellation available £126 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/balboa-park-segway-tour.a286353.activity-details?&rid=6632&location=El+Cajon&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 6 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/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 £7 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/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 Zoo Ticket and App Guided Tour Package](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51532030/31cb1b1d-855a-40b4-b66b-25f04cf26c1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Diego Zoo Ticket and App Guided Tour Package 2h Free cancellation available £74 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-diego-zoo-ticket-and-app-guided-tour-package.a51532030.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 £141 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-famous-balboa-park-tour.a274343.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 £337 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/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 £164 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-balboa-park-segway-tour.a286397.activity-details?&rid=6632&location=El+Cajon&swp=off) ![Balboa Park Private Photography Session in San Diego California](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48904358/00bafaa4-5ea3-496f-bc40-78f5d55dad0f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Balboa Park Private Photography Session in San Diego California 1h Free cancellation available £165 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/balboa-park-private-photography-session-in-san-diego-california.a48904358.activity-details?&rid=6632&location=El+Cajon&swp=off) ### Attractions [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/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 1,744 verified reviews Free cancellation available £58 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/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 £93 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/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 £112 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/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 | 26 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 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): £8 | | 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)[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)[San Diego: Hillcrest Drag Queen 5 Bar Crawl with Shots](/things-to-do/san-diego-hillcrest-drag-queen-5-bar-crawl-with-shots.a52137527.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [San Diego's North Park Tour](/things-to-do/san-diego-street-art-graffiti-tour.a46024646.activity-details)[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)[San Diego: Hillcrest Drag Queen 5 Bar Crawl with Shots](/things-to-do/san-diego-hillcrest-drag-queen-5-bar-crawl-with-shots.a52137527.activity-details)[San Diego: Brewery Tour with Tastings and Food Pairings](/things-to-do/san-diego-brewery-tour-with-tastings-and-food-pairings.a47731223.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)[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)[San Diego Vegan Food Tour](/things-to-do/san-diego-vegan-food-tour.a46955088.activity-details) | ## What to do in El Cajon --- ### Popular places to visit #### Sycuan Casino 3/5(1 review) Why not try your luck with a visit to Sycuan Casino during your travels in El Cajon? Visit the casinos and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sycuan-Casino-El-Cajon.d553248621532638457.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 savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Singing-Hills-Country-Club-Willow-Glen-Course-El-Cajon.d553248621532638456.Attraction) #### The Magnolia You can make plans for a show at The Magnolia during your stay in El Cajon. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area or seek out the golf courses. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Magnolia-El-Cajon.d553248635996998464.Attraction) #### Grossmont College Explore the campus of Grossmont College during your stay in El Cajon. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Grossmont-College-El-Cajon.d553248621558033908.Attraction) #### Cuyamaca College Enjoy the student vibe at Cuyamaca College during your stay in Rancho San Diego. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cuyamaca-College-El-Cajon.d553248635996998466.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.co.uk/Shadow-Mountain-Community-Church-El-Cajon.d553248635996998467.Attraction) #### Parkway Plaza During your trip to El Cajon, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Parkway Plaza. Attend a sporting event while in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Parkway-Plaza-El-Cajon.d553248621582419825.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.co.uk/Superior-Court-East-County-Division-El-Cajon.d553248635996998468.Attraction) #### The Water Conservation Garden Explore the great outdoors at The Water Conservation Garden, a lovely green space in Rancho San Diego. Attend a sporting event while in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Water-Conservation-Garden-El-Cajon.d553248621532638446.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 When in Fletcher Hills, you can plan a visit to Parkway Plaza and The Magnolia, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/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 Though Shadow Mountain Ranch may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Singing Hills Country Club - Willow Glen Course and The Magnolia. [](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Cajon-Shadow-Mountain-Ranch.dx553248635976470118) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/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 ![Panoramic view of New Melones Lake, a reservoir on the foothills of Sierra Mountains; California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177691/6ea9c7a2-1f95-4e5f-b998-08acca46051d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lakeside ![MARCH 15, 2019 - LAKE ELSINORE, CA, USA - "Super Bloom" California Poppies in Walker Canyon outside of Lake Elsinore, Riverside County, CA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177858/ddb44d73-7045-4224-a706-f39c6f2c574b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Spring Valley ## 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.co.uk/things-to-do/san-diego-zoo.a169456.activity-details) > - [San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway](https://expedia.co.uk/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.co.uk/things-to-do/san-diego-street-art-graffiti-tour.a46024646.activity-details) > - [Small Group Hike Through San Diego's Heart and Soul](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/small-group-hike-through-san-diegos-heart-and-soul.a48904640.activity-details) > - [San Diego Vegan Food Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/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 when you book in 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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