- TripBuzz found 256 things to do with kids in or near El Cajon, California, including 239 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, San Diego, Poway and Chula Vista.
- From Play Town to Canyon Raceway, the El Cajon area offers 90 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Movie Theaters, Amusement Parks (All Ages) and Amusement Parks (Kids).
- Known as the 'Big Box,' El Cajon is nestled in the mountains. This settling in the valleys of San Diego County, California is located near San Diego and La Mesa. This largely populated area provides a warm climate for citizens and visitors. The famed San Diego Trolley runs through the city and the many adventures that El Cajon has to offer.
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Offering equestrian services, Bright Valley Farms provides visitors with riding lessons in both the traditional English and Western styles of horseback riding. The farm offers birthday party packages that include a group horseback ride.
3.6 Miles
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Corner of University Avenue & Memorial Drive, La Mesa, CA 91941
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MacArthur Park is a 22.22-acre recreational park that has a use capacity of 3,000 people and parking for 290 cars. The park includes a community center, a recreation center, and picnic areas.
3.6 Miles
With three productions per season, Young Actors Theatre features the talent of local actors in performing arts events like musicals and plays. The theater also hosts premiers and TV viewing parties.
3.7 Miles
Showing films on two screens, the Santee Drive-In offers a classic movie experience. The drive-in lot also hosts a swap meet on weekends, a tradition that is a favorite of the locals.
3.7 Miles
Organizing group ceramics classes, Get Centered Clay Studio has equipment like pottery wheels, clay extruders, and firing tools for visitors to use when creating their pottery. The studio also has a gallery featuring the work of local ceramics artists.
3.7 Miles
The goal of the La Mesa Historical Society is to promote, educate, and collect the history of La Mesa and the its area of historical influence. The society offers tours of the Historic Home annually.
3.7 Miles
Santee Drive-In Theatre offers a traditional movie going experience seven days a week, year round. The theatre shows films on two big screens and offers FM radio broadcast sound and a full service snack bar.
3.7 Miles
Open on Saturdays and Sundays from early morning until early afternoon, the Santee Drive-In Swap Meet features a wide variety of sellers each week. The facility also shows drive-in movies.
3.7 Miles
A multipurpose community park, Town Center Community Park features sports fields including soccer and baseball, a system of hiking and running trails, and an outdoor stage that hosts a variety of concerts.
3.8 Miles
Taka Sports is a sporting goods and apparel retailer that also operates a variety of athletic leagues, including kickball, baseball, soccer, and others. The store features a full line of sports equipment.