Things to do in El Cajon
What should a visitor do in El Cajon? This list is built by readers, one pick at a time. Add the place you would take a friend.
Plan around the weather
The best months to be outside are January to June and October to November. Month-by-month weather.
Parks and sights near El Cajon
The best-known parks, museums, zoos and landmarks within about 35 miles. Tap Been or Want to add them to your city passport.
- Petco Park 15 miles
- San Diego State University 9 miles
- University of California-San Diego 19 miles
- Southwestern College 12 miles
- San Diego Mesa College 14 miles
- Grossmont College 5 miles
- National University 12 miles
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Local favorites
Where people who live in El Cajon actually eat, drink, shop and spend Saturdays. Nominated by residents. Businesses cannot pay to appear or move up.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best-known places to visit near El Cajon?
Petco Park (place, 15 miles), San Diego Zoo (zoo, 14 miles), San Diego State University (place, 9 miles), University of California-San Diego (place, 19 miles) and The University of Arizona Global Campus (place, 13 miles) are among the parks and sights people know best within about 35 miles.
When is the best time to visit El Cajon?
For comfortable weather, go in January to June and October to November, when highs stay between 62°F and 86°F with modest rain (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
More about El Cajon: city profile, weather by month, ask a local.
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