El Cajon, CA

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Clustered rocks in El Cajon, California
Clustered rocks in El Cajon, California
Clustered rocks in El Cajon, California
El Cajon Mountain (El Capitan) and Lake Jennings in Lakeside, California, a popular destination for boating and fishing.
City of El Cajon, California.

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Where to stay in El Cajon

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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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Shadow Mountain Ranch

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

Shadow Mountain Ranch
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
$245 nightly
The price is $281 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$281 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,443 reviews)
everything was so good. loved the pools food and the grounds. already looking to go back..

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

3.5 out of 5
2131 Shelter Island Dr San Diego CA
$148 nightly
The price is $170 total per night from Mar 11 to Mar 12
$170 total
Mar 11 - Mar 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,453 reviews)
Beautiful place for a relaxing getaway

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4 out of 5
207 5th Ave San Diego CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$254 nightly
The price is $294 total per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
$294 total
Mar 6 - Mar 7
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,374 reviews)
Beautiful views, in the heart of gaslamp, clean and wonderful service. Will definitely return.

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
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.
Sentral Gaslamp Quarter

Sentral Gaslamp Quarter

4 out of 5
502 10th Avenue San Diego CA
Stay at this aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Petco Park and Port of San Diego ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (737 reviews)
Stayed at Sentral Gaslamp Quarter and had an amazing experience. The location is unbeatable — right in the heart of downtown and walking distance to everything in the Gaslamp. The building feels modern, secure, and very well maintained. The apartment-style room was spacious, clean, and had everything ...

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Sentral Gaslamp Quarter
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

3.5 out of 5
701 A St San Diego CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly condo in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,024 reviews)
The only issue really is house keeping came so late in the day it wasn’t worth it for them to clean because we had been out the majority of the day and came back to rest before heading back out. Also their towels and sheets need to be replaced. They were pretty dingy, they’ve been well over used. ...

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego
Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

2.5 out of 5
819 University Ave San Diego CA
Stay at this aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (310 reviews)
Very good value - very clean - everything necessary you need

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel
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.

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Reviews of El Cajon

3.5
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
78
5 - Excellent 18%
4 - Good
138
4 - Good 32%
3 - Okay
144
3 - Okay 34%
2 - Disappointing
39
2 - Disappointing 9%
1 - Terrible
30
1 - Terrible 7%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

The surrounding neighbor hood not very appealing but the casino grounds and mountain side views from the rooms re very nice.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Just feel miss lead I was thinking that the restaurants would be open as well with the pools

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

El Cajon seemed to have a small town good vibe on its surface. However, there seems to be a dark, seedy underbelly that smacks of degeneracy, despair and overall darkness that appears to have saturated parts of the community.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

The city itself is reasonably nice. The area we visit is central to the city and there are a lot of options for activities nearby. The only issue I have is the traffic and the many freeway switches required to travel the area.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Place is nice enough but we stayed on our way in to fly out and when we returned a week later. Both times we were awakened early by other guests possibly going to jobs. Don’t seem to care about how load they are.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Was only there for business.

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