Best Outdoor Activities in El Cajon

We've collected top 10 mentioned outdoor activities in El Cajon from other articles such as Local Adventurer » Travel Adventures in Las Vegas + World Wide, TripSavvy, Grande Colonial.

Best Outdoor Activities in El Cajon

La Jolla Cove
La Jolla Cove
4.8 (1188 ratings)4.5 (12342 ratings)
Popular with divers, this quaint beach houses permanent lifeguard stations, picnic tables & showers.
San Diego, CA 92037, USA
BeachOutdoor ActivitiesParks
Windansea Beach
Windansea Beach
4.8 (201 ratings)4.5 (543 ratings)
This beach has been popular with surfers for decades & features an iconic palm-covered surf shack.
San Diego, CA 92037, USA
BeachOutdoor Activities
Amistad Park
Amistad Park
4.5 (8658 ratings)4 (17 ratings)
Sizable park featuring a manmade lake with boat rides, an open-air theater & areas for exercising.
Blvd. Alberto Limón Padilla 600, Mesa de Otay, 22510 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico
ParkOutdoor ActivitiesGardensZoos
Children's Pool Beach
Children's Pool Beach
4.7 (172 ratings)4.5 (1225 ratings)
Picturesque oceanfront setting with a small cove beach known for views of adult seals & pups.
Village of La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
BeachOutdoor Activities
Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
Top things to do in San Diego, USA
"Built in the 1930s, La Jolla’s Children’s Pool was created as a family beach space, but since then it's been descended on by herds of seals and sea lions. Despite the pinnipeds' particularly pungent odor, tourists come in droves to see them larking around, swimming, fighting and mating. Visitors can get extremely close via a concrete platform surrounding the cove, and the seals don't seem to mind – but there's strictly no touching, feeding or selfies to be taken with the seals."
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
4.2 (3885 ratings)4 (36 ratings)
Classic nautical-themed quarters in a casual waterside hotel with 3 outdoor pools & fine dining.
1380 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
HotelOutdoor ActivitiesIndoor lodgingMeeting planning serviceWedding venueJogging Paths & Tracks
Mentioned by La Jolla Mom
18 Best Hotel Pools in San Diego (2021) - Water Slides, Day Passes, More
"Location: Harbor Island (across the Street from the San Diego Airport)Water slide: NoAdults only pool: No. This pool is on the list for people who need a San Diego airport hotel but would like a pool, too. Guests may watch yachts meander through the harbor and enjoy water views from the pool at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina."
Saigon Trailhead
Saigon Trailhead
4.7 (11 ratings)4.5 (63 ratings)
Saigon Trail, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Hiking areaOutdoor ActivitiesHiking Trails
Mentioned by Local Adventurer » Travel Adventures in Las Vegas + World Wide
Most Popular Instagram Spots in San Diego ➳ Local Adventurer
"This hike will take you through unique rock structures, and at the end, you can enjoy the sunset from the beach (a sometimes nude one). Don’t forget to check out the Mushroom House too while you’re there. More: Photo Guide to Hiking the Ho Chi Minh Trail"
Barona Creek Golf Club
Barona Creek Golf Club
4.4 (143 ratings)4.5 (23 ratings)
Golf course at Barona Resort where rolling hills provide terrain for all skills & ability levels.
1932 Wildcat Canyon Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040, USA
Golf clubOutdoor ActivitiesGolf Courses
La Jolla Shores Park
La Jolla Shores Park
4.7 (5516 ratings)4.5 (2606 ratings)
2-block space steps away from the sand & waves offers grassy area & playgrounds.
8300 Camino Del Oro, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
ParkOutdoor ActivitiesBeaches

Top Best Sushi Places & Restaurants in El Cajon

MARKET Restaurant + Bar
MARKET Restaurant + Bar
4.8 (356 ratings)
Upscale, earth tone-hued space for California fare with a local, seasonal focus & some fixed menus.
3702 Via De La Valle, Del Mar, CA 92014, USA
Bar & grillCalifornian restaurantRestaurantSeafood restaurantSushi restaurant
Mentioned by JustLuxe
Best Restaurants in San Diego
"With shades of orange, red, and avocado, even the hues of the walls at Market are enough to inspire hunger. Follow this introduction up by rendezvousing with the super-fresh sushi menu.[Learn more]"
Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine – San Diego
Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine – San Diego
4.4 (451 ratings)
Upscale choice for small plates, sushi & coastal cuisine served in a sophisticated two-story space.
435 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Seafood restaurantAmerican restaurantSushi restaurant
Mentioned by coronadoinn.com
Foodie Paradise - San Diego’s Most Delicious and Photogenic Restaurants
"Located in the historic Gaslamp neighborhood, Lionfish offers a seafood-centric menu with an emphasis on sustainable, local ingredients. Chef JoJo Ruiz is a homegrown San Diegan who studied under Michelin-starred and celebrity chefs. His dishes are works of art, visually and gastronomically."
Mentioned by AFAR Media
The Best Restaurants in San Diego
"Restaurants in San Diego’s touristy Gaslamp Quarter haven't had to try very hard in the past, but the 2017 opening of the swanky Pendry Hotel infused the neighborhood with new culinary energy. Of the hotel's six drinking and dining venues..."
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
4.5 (2493 ratings)
Conveyor belt sushi establishment with a selection of hot Japanese dishes & desserts.
4609 Convoy St STE F, San Diego, CA 92111, USA
Conveyor belt sushi restaurantJapanese restaurantRestaurantSushi restaurant
Mentioned by La Jolla Mom
12 Incredibly Kid-Friendly Restaurants in San Diego (2021
"Sushi might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a family restaurant. However, if you were to ask my daughter and her friends what their favorite spot is right now they would say Kura. It’s a gamified revolving sushi restaurant where the more plates you empty, the happier the “ninja” is."
Mentioned by The TwentySomething Traveler
10 of the Best Sushi Restaurants in San Diego with Outdoor Seating
"What to know: Prior to the pandemic, wait times were very long for Kura. Now, lines are very short if any as they have a large outdoor dining area!. Also, spaces between tables actually allow for a 6 foot distance between parties."

Best Takeout Food Restaurants in El Cajon

Boomerang's Gourmet Burger Joint
Boomerang's Gourmet Burger Joint
4.6 (434 ratings)
Custom, farm-fresh Angus burgers, inventive sides & adult iced teas in a spare, sports-bar setting.
4577 Clairemont Dr, San Diego, CA 92117, USA
Hamburger restaurantAmerican restaurantTakeout RestaurantRestaurantSports bar
Subway
Subway
3.9 (233 ratings)
Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
1111 Sixth Ave Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Sandwich shopCatererFast food restaurantTakeout RestaurantRestaurant
Wood Ranch
Wood Ranch
4.4 (1301 ratings)
Lively, family-friendly regional chain known for its BBQ, burgers & happy-hour deals at the bar.
Hazard Center, 7510 Hazard Center Dr #215, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
Barbecue restaurantBarBar & grillCatererFamily restaurantTakeout Restaurant

Best Diners in El Cajon

Denny's
Denny's
4.1 (1760 ratings)
Casual diner chain dishing up classic American comfort fare, including all-day breakfast favorites.
2445 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104, USA
DinerAmerican restaurantBreakfast restaurant
Studio Diner
Studio Diner
4.4 (2112 ratings)
On a TV studio lot, this spot serves up American classics anytime amid 1940s-era movie decor.
4701 Ruffin Rd, San Diego, CA 92123, USA
DinerAmerican restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by 10Best
Beat Cold Weather with These Hearty Eats in San Diego
"Studio Diner is open late-night (round-the-clock from Thursday through Sunday and until midnight during the rest of the week) and set on a working studio lot in the Kearny Mesa business district. The menu features a wide array of great selections, made from only the freshest and highest quality ingredients. Try the turkey Reuben sandwich, T-bone steak and eggs, patty melt or other hearty fare but be sure to save room for Yo Mama's apple pie or decadent carrot cake."
Mentioned by Spoon University
The Best San Diego Restaurants Seen on Diner's, Drive-Ins and Dives
"You'll feel like you've gone back in time in this classic movie-themed diner-style restaurant when you walk into Studio Diner. Their menu consists of American classics and even an "East Coast Specials Menu.". So if you find yourself vacationing in SD (or if you already live here) and can't decide what to eat, take some advice from Guy Fieri himself and try out one of these San Diego restaurants."
Mentioned by TripSavvy
Best Diners in San Diego
"OK, now we're talking genuine diner: all steel and chrome and bay windows. Studio Diner is a true roadside diner, located off the beaten path on the grounds of the Stu Segall studios (Veronica Mars). Refurbished with a movie studio theme, Studio Diner is sleek and slightly upscale, featuring comfort food tweaked ever so slightly, in a delicious way."
The Waffle Spot
The Waffle Spot
4.4 (1442 ratings)
Long-running diner at the King's Inn serving breakfast fare amid playful murals.
1333 Hotel Cir S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
RestaurantBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantDinerLunch restaurant

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near El Cajon

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Loftium | Perfectly Located Private 1BR Guest Suite!
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$132 /night*
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4.8 (16 reviews)
Cute! New construction, large apartment, near downtown!
Guest Suite · 2 Guests · 3 Bedrooms
$533 /night*
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Rodeway Inn National City San Diego South
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$93.49 /night
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