- Our list of the best things to do in Santee, California, features the top 371 nearby activities — including 163 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Santee, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Entertainment & Shows, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 23 things to do within the city of Santee, CA , followed by 348 popular activities in nearby cities, including La Mesa, La Jolla, San Diego, Escondido, Poway, Coronado, Ramona, Chula Vista, El Cajon, Encinitas, Del Mar, San Marcos, Spring Valley, National City, Imperial Beach, Carlsbad, Julian, Oceanside, Palm Springs and Temecula
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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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            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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            Founded in 2010, Off Broadway Live is a live acting theater located within a comfortable cabaret-seating setting.  During the shows, actors Bob Schulze & Steve Rolf sing and act to provide guests with a memorable and enjoyable night-out.        
    
    
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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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            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.        
    
    
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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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            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.