East County, CA

Travel Guide
East County
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Photo by Val Layne
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Photo by Michele Butts
Photo by Michele Butts
Photo by Michele Butts
Photo by Michele Butts

Where to stay in East County

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Mount Helix

While there might not be top attractions in Mount Helix, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mount Helix Park and The Magnolia.

Mount Helix
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Fletcher Hills

While Fletcher Hills might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Parkway Plaza and The Magnolia.

Fletcher Hills
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Windsor Hills

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Windsor Hills and surrounding area, you can visit Viejas Arena and The Magnolia.

Windsor Hills
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Carlton Hills

Visitors to Carlton Hills like its restaurants and shopping, and Santee Lakes is a sight worth a stop.

Carlton Hills
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Shadow Mountain Ranch

While Shadow Mountain Ranch isn't home to many top sights, Shadow Mountain Community Church and Singing Hills Country Club - Willow Glen Course are some notable places to visit nearby.

Shadow Mountain Ranch
Sycuan Casino Resort
Sycuan Casino Resort
4 out of 5
5469 Casino Way, El Cajon, CA
The price is AED 237 per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
AED 237
AED 300 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in El Cajon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,104 reviews)
Clean and super kind receptionists
"Clean, very kind and helpful receptionists, gave us a room on the floor we wanted with a nice view since we had an upgrade option"

Reviewed on 20 January 2025

Sycuan Casino Resort
Heritage Inn La Mesa
Heritage Inn La Mesa
2 out of 5
7851 Fletcher Pkwy, La Mesa, CA
The price is AED 242 per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
AED 242
AED 267 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Stay at this hotel in La Mesa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
6/10 (1,006 reviews)
"Would be nice if it offered breakfast or microwave in the room"

Reviewed on 17 January 2025

Heritage Inn La Mesa
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego
2 out of 5
550 Montrose Court, I-8 at Magnolia Avenue Southbound, El Cajon, CA
The price is AED 241 per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
AED 241
AED 266 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Stay at this motel in El Cajon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,055 reviews)
"Good stay over all."

Reviewed on 13 January 2025

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Jamul's Jewel: 9 ACRES,Hilltop,Heated Salt Pool,Spa,City & Mtn. Views,B-Ball Court,Grill,Horseshoes
Jamul's Jewel: 9 ACRES,Hilltop,Heated Salt Pool,Spa,City & Mtn. Views,B-Ball Court,Grill,Horseshoes
Jamul
Book a stay at this golf villa in Jamul. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Sycuan Casino and Jamul Casino are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
Definitely coming back
"Such an amazing place to stay with family and friends for a get together with nothing to worry about it’s so out the way it’s perfect"

Reviewed on 11 January 2025

Jamul's Jewel: 9 ACRES,Hilltop,Heated Salt Pool,Spa,City & Mtn. Views,B-Ball Court,Grill,Horseshoes
Sleeps 40+ NEW Luxury Private Resort with Pool Golf Arcade Spa Playground Poker
Sleeps 40+ NEW Luxury Private Resort with Pool Golf Arcade Spa Playground Poker
Lakeside
Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Lakeside. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a water park. Popular attractions Lake Jennings and Lakeside Baseball ...
10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Kids Paradise
"Alvin was amazing as usual!!! The absolute best host out there!!! This was our second stay in one of his beautiful homes. This home is perfect for large groups. Inside is really spacious and the outside is a kids paradise. I highly recommend that you consider this wonderful home!!!!"

Reviewed on 27 November 2024

Sleeps 40+ NEW Luxury Private Resort with Pool Golf Arcade Spa Playground Poker
Luxurious Estate Home-Sumptuous Views - Resort Like!!!
Luxurious Estate Home-Sumptuous Views - Resort Like!!!
La Mesa
Stay at this vacation home in La Mesa. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Mount Helix Park and The Magnolia are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (85 reviews)
Wonderful stay
"Loved this townhouse. Very clean, spacious and great views. Jeffrey was super responsive and helpful. The cable had some issues and he quickly involved the cable company to resolve it. Thank you, we would stay here again!"

Reviewed on 1 December 2024

Luxurious Estate Home-Sumptuous Views - Resort Like!!!
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Sycuan Casino

4/5(73 reviews)

Why not try your luck with a visit to Sycuan Casino during your travels in El Cajon? Check out the casinos and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Sycuan Casino

Barona Casino

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Why not try your luck with a visit to Barona Casino during your travels in Lakeside? Discover the area's casinos, or seek out its golf courses.

Barona Casino

Jamul Casino

Why not try your luck with a visit to Jamul Casino during your visit to Jamul? Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

Jamul Casino

The Magnolia

You can make plans for a show at The Magnolia during your trip to El Cajon. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area, or seek out the golf courses.

The Magnolia

Singing Hills Country Club - Willow Glen Course

3/5(1 review)

Enjoy a round of golf in El Cajon at Singing Hills Country Club - Willow Glen Course. While in this romantic area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Singing Hills Country Club - Willow Glen Course

Sharp Grossmont Hospital

Though Sharp Grossmont Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of San Diego while you are here.

Sharp Grossmont Hospital