El Cajon, CA

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El Cajon
El Cajon
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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 Sycuan Casino are some notable places to visit nearby.

Shadow Mountain Ranch
Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
1500 Orange Ave Coronado CA
$419 nightly
The price is $465 total per night from Nov 25 to Nov 26
$465 total
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Coronado. Enjoy free WiFi, 6 restaurants, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
Room was nice, walkability was great. On site amenities made the stay easy traveling with a toddler.

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025

Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld

3 out of 5
3888 Greenwood St San Diego CA
$111 nightly
The price is $128 total per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
$128 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Mission Bay and Port of ...
9/10 Wonderful! (331 reviews)
Room was clean and nice. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. The few breakfast was food to!

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld
Hilton San Diego Mission Valley

Hilton San Diego Mission Valley

4 out of 5
901 Camino Del Rio S San Diego CA
$114 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
$131 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,190 reviews)
Clean room kind staff easy to get too parking was expensive

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025

Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
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 hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Petco Park and Port of San Diego are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (556 reviews)
This hotel is SUPER convenient to the Gaslamp area and Petco Park stadium. Hotel also has a great view and is very quiet, you can't hear the traffic downstairs. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Definitely will stay here again!

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025

Sentral Gaslamp Quarter
Kasa Little Italy San Diego

Kasa Little Italy San Diego

4.5 out of 5
1331 Columbia St San Diego CA
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Port of San Diego ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (344 reviews)
Room was spotless. Staff were in constant communication with us to make sure all was well. When we needed a refill of shampoo, a staff member was there within 3 minutes. Literally, 3 minutes. Very friendly as well. I would definite recommend Kasa and intend on coming back in the future.

Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025

Kasa Little Italy 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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (259 reviews)
Overall good place.

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025

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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