Guidebook for El Cajon
Food Scene
Tropifruit Juice Bar
762 N Johnson AveYummy veggie tortas, smoothies, and fresh fruit juices.
Asian fusion food with excellent vegetarian options at reasonable prices. Located in Normal Heights/North Park, about a 15 minute-drive.
59 locals recommend
DAO Fu
3332 Adams AveAsian fusion food with excellent vegetarian options at reasonable prices. Located in Normal Heights/North Park, about a 15 minute-drive.
Sightseeing
Mount Helix
Nice 360-degree view of San Diego
In addition to the museums, international cottages, rose garden, restaurant, zoo, and various iconic sights, be sure to hike the canyons nearby and play disc golf at Morley Field.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
In addition to the museums, international cottages, rose garden, restaurant, zoo, and various iconic sights, be sure to hike the canyons nearby and play disc golf at Morley Field.
Learn the history of San Diego while shopping and eating in this charming area near downtown.
1070 locals recommend
Old Town
Learn the history of San Diego while shopping and eating in this charming area near downtown.
Not only is this a top university and should be a college tour destination, but it's beautiful too. It sits atop the La Jolla cliffs and is next to the famous Scripps Institute of Oceanography. and Birch Aquarium It also has a nice theater and a venue for concerts.
115 locals recommend
University of California San Diego
9500 Gilman DrNot only is this a top university and should be a college tour destination, but it's beautiful too. It sits atop the La Jolla cliffs and is next to the famous Scripps Institute of Oceanography. and Birch Aquarium It also has a nice theater and a venue for concerts.
Parks & Nature
One of our absolute favorite trails to hike, with various levels of difficulty. There are breathtaking views of the ocean and animals.
206 locals recommend
Torrey Pines
One of our absolute favorite trails to hike, with various levels of difficulty. There are breathtaking views of the ocean and animals.
Our favorite place to snorkel and explore tidepools. Great place to view seals and other marine life.
1327 locals recommend
La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdOur favorite place to snorkel and explore tidepools. Great place to view seals and other marine life.
Cowles Mountain
Cowles MountainHike to the top for a 360-degree view of San Diego.
Essentials
Grocery store, pharmacy, dry cleaning, restaurants, laundromat.
Fletcher Hills Town and Country Shopping Center
Grocery store, pharmacy, dry cleaning, restaurants, laundromat.
Shopping
Local mall with Target, Macy's, Barnes and Noble, Chuck E. Cheese, fitness club, pharmacy, restaurants, movie theater, and various shops.
48 locals recommend
Grossmont Center
5500 Grossmont Center DrLocal mall with Target, Macy's, Barnes and Noble, Chuck E. Cheese, fitness club, pharmacy, restaurants, movie theater, and various shops.
Drinks & Nightlife
Park and walk around to visit various restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, shopping, and more.
439 locals recommend
North Park
Park and walk around to visit various restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, shopping, and more.
Arts & Culture
Symphony Hall is the venue for various concerts, including the San Diego Symphony.
56 locals recommend
San Diego Symphony
750 B StSymphony Hall is the venue for various concerts, including the San Diego Symphony.