THE 30 BEST Things to Do in El Cajon, CA
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The Water Conservation Garden, Summers Past Farms, Department Stores, History Museums. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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4WD Toursfromper group (up to 5)₹39,065
Private and Luxuryfromper adult (price varies by group size)₹48,528
Fun & Gamesfromper adult₹900
Fun & Gamesfromper group (up to 10)₹1,737
Sightseeing Cruisesfromper adult₹3,039
On the Waterfromper adult₹7,379
Half-day Toursfromper adult₹6,338
Sightseeing Cruisesfromper adult₹3,026
Food & Drinkfromper adult₹7,727
Trolley Toursfromper adult₹4,688
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Casino with diverse gaming options including video poker and craps amid a vibrant pool scene, complemented by a restaurant with scenic views and a variety of wildlife.
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- my82pinkSan Diego, CAFree admission second Friday of every month. Suggested donation of $5 per person.
Parking lot at the main entrance is limited. People started to parallel along the curve but there are additional parking in rear.
We spent a total of one hour following the dirt path to hit every station. Each area relates to landscaping and gardening. Such as compost, vegetation, irrigation, retaining walls, types of grass, plant size, pot size, etc.
If you have kids, it’ll take more than an hour because they will enjoy the children dirt play area and games. This place is very educational and has pretty flowers blooming everywhere.
We enjoyed the butterfly pavilion and saw caterpillars. Also saw turtles eating.
Pets are allowed. You may bring food and drinks for a picnic. Plenty of shade and tables. They do not sell food.
On this particular event day, there were vendors with informational booths and hands on activities for the kiddos.
Cookies and drinks were being offered based on donation.
There’s an amphitheater and gazebos. You also get free admission to Heritage of the Americas Museum. It’s a short walk across the street by the amphitheater.Written 15 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - BecstickChula Vista, CAIf you’re looking for a fun activity for little ones or seniors, this is a great place to go. We visited on a Sunday during early pumpkin season and were delighted to find a comfortable garden experience with little surprises hidden in corners and plenty of shade and seating. We started with the pumpkin patch and had plenty of photo ops from benches, hay, tractor, old doors, etc. Our granddaughter loved looking for the fairy gardens sprinkled around. There was a sandbox and playhouse near where the adults could sit and enjoy a coffee. And the shop - packed with goodies. Will definitely be back before Christmas. One tip - slow down after passing Grand Ole BBQ on Olde Hwy 80. Both drivers missed the sign to the gardens and had to make Uturns. Parking is free. Admission is free. So be sure to make a purchase in the shop or cafe to keep the owners in business.Written 10 October 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Leslee ZSauraha, NepalIt's a great local museum. They have many interesting artifacts and the docents are eager to show you around and tell you interesting facts about each item.Written 24 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Angelica SSan Diego, CAThe room was fine, but the restaurants were not the best. My husband and I went to Rank and File. We ordered fries, 1 chili bowl, 1 glass of Zinfandel (small pour), 1 Guinness, 1 spice life and a strawberry lemonade. Price 83.08. HHHMMMMMM not worth it.
The waitress was nice and did her best to be efficient..but they appeared to be short staffed. Skip this restaurant.Written 26 December 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - C DCentral Arizona, AZA lot of different types of airplanes and helicopters. The rocket had my grandchildren just drop jawed.Written 7 March 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Debra ESan Diego, CAThe Air and Space Museum is a captivating exploration of humanity's journey beyond Earth's boundaries. From iconic aircraft to historic space artifacts, the museum seamlessly blends education with awe-inspiring exhibits. Visitors are treated to a vivid timeline of aviation and space exploration milestones. The engaging displays and interactive features make it an enthralling experience for all ages. With a wealth of information and a visually stunning collection, the Air and Space Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone fascinated by the wonders of flight and the cosmos.Written 11 December 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- LoveSummerRoadTripsMonterey Park, CAI was pleasantly surprised. This museum was amazing to us. The garden was really nice to walk through. Kathy was awesome, giving us a tour of the museum and giving us so much information. There was even an art class in session. I say stop by and learn. You’ll be surprised and who you will find.Written 17 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- MichelleUtahA big mall. A nice food court. Bathrooms could be better. This mall pretty much has everything you need.Written 25 October 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- CHris HSan Diego, CASan Diego is loaded with great breweries. Burning Beard is tucked away in an industrial area of El Cajon. Burning Beard brew two of my favorite hazy ipa’s in the whole county. The brewery has a small patik for fido and has a small rustic vibe, with a great jukebox and fast, friendly service.Written 12 February 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- David MillerBeaumont, CAWhen the Sprouts Farmers Market expanded their store a few months ago they added the Oumi Sushi outlet in their Meat & Butcher Department . I use to travel all the way over to the Santee Sprouts Farmers Market, especially on Wednesday's to take advantage of their $5.00 Sushi Rolls Specials. On Wednesday's their Sushi Rolls are all $5.00 each, which is from $2.00 to $5.00 cheaper per roll, depending on which Sushi Rolls you buy, than the regular Sushi Rolls price, all other days of the week. Oumi Sushi Chefs hand make the fresh Sushi Rolls right in front of you. They also supply you with Soy Sauce, Chop Sticks, and Napkins. They have 15 different types of Sushi Rolls they make, and also have 7 different Party Platters they can make for you. Nice addition to the New Sprouts Farmers Market. Check it out !Written 30 June 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JoeNathan9249Saint Paul, MNOur 3 generation family - ages 11 - 75 - LOVED visiting this place. It's family owned, it's a hidden gem. You get to not only look at but actually PET very friendly alpacas. You get to see families - including mothers and babies.
You also get to see how their fleece is turned into various commercial projects. And if you're so inclined (and we definitely were), you get to look at and buy wonderful yarn, sweater and stuff alpaca toys.
This place is located on a hillside high above El Cajon. Make sure you get the exact address and use GPS to find it.
The family that owns this place is super friendly. This was a major highlight of a week in the San Diego effort. We VERY strongly recommend this to families and to anyone interested in these super friendly animals.Written 1 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Falcone FamilySan Diego, CATicket prices are so high nowadays that we go during the mornings for $8.25, or Summer children's schedule for $1.00 on Wednesday and Thursdays. The staff is always courteous and helpful. The concession stand is expensive but, it's to be expected. There must be a new manager because the changes they made to recoup money loss is not going to be effective. They just removed the rope line barriers for waiting in a single line, and I can see the mess that'll be on the busy days to wait in line for your tickets. There's 3 ticket booths open and one 'made up' line to wait, well, there's no rope barrier and no one is going respect it, and they shouldn't have to neither; because 3 ticket booths open, MEANS there's 3 SEPARATE lines! Every open ticket booth should be their own line or the barriers should be put back up before there's a fight......:/ And, I can see it happening soon. They took the movie titles off the signs at the entrance of the auditoriums, so now it's just, a number. They must think that way, there won't be unwanted visitors. OOO' and, now they're collecting tickets from customers right after the entrance of the glass doors and for those that go there often know what a back up it'll be on the weekends, actually it was backed up when we went on Wednesday morning. Lol....Good one.Written 14 June 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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