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El Cajon (/ ɛ l k ə ˈ h oʊ n / el kə-HOHN, Latin American Spanish: [el kaˈxon]; Spanish: El Cajón, [6] meaning "the box") is a city in San Diego County, California, United States, 17 mi (27 km) east of downtown San Diego.
El Cajon is a city in San Diego County, California, United States, 17 mi east of downtown San Diego. The city takes its name from Rancho El Cajón, which was named for the box-like shape of the valley that surrounds the city, and the origin of the city's common nickname "the Box".
Top Things to Do in El Cajon, California: See Tripadvisor's 6,477 traveller reviews and photos of El Cajon tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in September. We have reviews of the best places to see in El Cajon.
- The top attractions to visit in El Cajon are: The Water Conservation Garden Summers Past Farms Sycuan Casino San Diego Air & Space Museum Gillespie...
- The best outdoor activities in El Cajon according to Tripadvisor travellers are: The Water Conservation Garden Hillsdale Park Cottonwood County Par...
- The most popular things to do in El Cajon with children according to Tripadvisor travellers are:The Water Conservation GardenSummers Past FarmsPark...
- Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center. Named after a regional artist most well-known for his depictions of life in the American West in the 19th century, the Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center is one of El Cajon’s premier cultural attractions.
- The Water Conservation Garden. Despite its huge population and sprawling cities, Southern California sports a notoriously dry climate that makes water conservation a hot topic.
- Sycuan Casino. Though the San Diego area is home to quite a few casinos, few of them are set in such beautiful natural surroundings as Sycuan Casino in El Cajon.
- Air Group One Commemorative Air Force Museum. Located on North Marshal Avenue in an actual hangar, the Air Group One Commemorative Air Force Museum is a must-visit attraction for history buffs and aviation lovers.
- Dive into the aviation world at San Diego Air & Space Museum Gillespie Field Annex. Thinking of fun things to do during your El Cajon visit? Why not check out San Diego Air & Space Museum Gillespie Field Annex?
- Take a break from touristy spots at Wells Park. Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. Posted by Wells Park on Monday, July 18, 2016.
- Travel back in time at Knox House Museum. Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. Posted by ECHS Knox House Museum on Wednesday, January 10, 2018.
- Bond with your loved ones at Bill Beck City Park. Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. 200+ volunteers at the ribbon cutting of the third KaBOOM!
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Top Attractions in El Cajon. See all. These rankings are informed by Tripadvisor data—we consider traveller reviews, ratings, number of page views, and user location. 1. The Water Conservation Garden. 96. Gardens. By ibhayhay. The gardens are beautifully well kept.
