- TripBuzz found 292 things to do with kids in or near Santee, California, including 271 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, San Diego, Poway and Chula Vista.
- From Urban Jungle Fun Park to Santee Skate Park, the Santee area offers 91 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Movie Theaters, Rock Climbing and Amusement Parks (Kids).
- A suburban city of San Diego, Santee has much to offer visitors looking for recreation near the ocean. Just eighteen miles from the sandy shores of the Pacific, travelers can enjoy a mix of the arts, sports and relaxation while in town. The city is home to many golf courses, a sportsplex, a rock climbing venue, nearby campsites and is the host of a Bluegrass Music Festival each year.
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            10,000 square feet of exhibits display evidence suggesting a young Earth inhabited by an intelligent Creator’s designs        
    
    
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            An entertainment center, Urban Jungle Fun Park features trampoline dodgeball and open jumping along with a miniature skyscraper, an obstacle course and a climbing wall. It also offers a snack bar, high-definition televisions, video games and a play structure.        
    
    
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            The Santee Skate Park is a public skating facility that can be used for in-line skating, skateboarding, scootering, and biking. The facility spans a total distance of 6,800-sqft and has a grinding rail and a half pyramid.        
    
    
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            The Santee Lakes are a popular spot for get-togethers and family picnics. The lakes offer a relaxing view and quiet surroundings and are also known for good fishing, hiking trails and bird watching.        
    
    
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            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.        
    
    
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                9310 Fanita Parkway, Santee, CA 92071
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            Spanning 190 acres, the Santee Lakes Regional Park & Campground features seven man-made lakes filled with all recycled water. Activities offered include hiking, fishing, camping, bird watching, boating, and picnicking.        
    
    
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                10946 Woodside Avenue North, Santee, CA 92071
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            The Creation and Earth History Museum is an unique collaboration of science and Christianity. The museum presents exhibits that look into the creation of the world through Biblical eyes while explaining scientific findings discovered on Earth.        
    
    
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            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.        
    
    
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            The Santee Boulders are a popular location among local rock climbers who enjoy boulder climbing.  The boulders are known for their thin mantels and faces and are commonly climbed during the mild winter months.        
    
    
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            Along with ample open green space, Shadow Hill Park features picnic tables, barbecue grills, a covered gazebo, a basketball court, tennis courts, and a system of trails for hiking and biking.        
    
    
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            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.