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Because you’ll save on your room, you can enjoy more of the attractions in El Cajon. San Diego Zoo, Mission Bay, and Petco Park are some of the popular places you can visit in the larger area.

When you stay at a motel, you’re likely to find an outdoor pool and free parking. With a stay at a motel, you’ll often have access to your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace after World War II with the appeal of road trip vacations, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego: Stay within a 20-minute drive of San Diego State University and Balboa Park. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego: Laundry facilities along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. It’s located within a 20-minute drive of San Diego State University and Balboa Park.

Expedia has 7 inexpensive motels in El Cajon.

In this family-friendly area, you can check out the shops and enjoy the cafes while you’re sightseeing. People visiting El Cajon speak highly of its restaurants. Favorite places in and around El Cajon include San Diego Zoo, Mission Bay, and Petco Park. Enjoy nature with a stop at Lake Jennings and The Water Conservation Garden. Attractions the whole family can enjoy include Boomers El Cajon and P2K Range.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in El Cajon to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually August and September with an average temp of 72°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 56°F. Average annual precipitation for El Cajon is 13 inches.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around El Cajon to help you navigate your stay: Fly into San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field), which is located 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from the city center. Otherwise, look for flights into San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) away. Take advantage of metro transit at El Cajon Transit Center Station, Arnele Avenue Station, and Gillespie Field Station.