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 The Magnolia are some notable places to visit nearby.

Shadow Mountain Ranch
Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
$207 nightly
The price is $238 total per night from Jan 9 to Jan 10
$238 total
Jan 9 - Jan 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,237 reviews)
Spotless

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

3.5 out of 5
2131 Shelter Island Dr San Diego CA
$133 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
$153 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,264 reviews)
Beautiful views from room 248! Great service throughout our stay from all the departments! Quiet, serenely quiet which we really enjoyed. Everything was clean, spacious, kept up and easy to navigate.

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

4 out of 5
1646 Front St San Diego CA
$131 nightly
The price is $152 total per night from Jan 19 to Jan 20
$152 total
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (191 reviews)
I enjoyed the stay. Staff was pleasant just upset the ice machine didn’t work and could of used more towels

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy
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! (621 reviews)
Great stay, and guy at help desk actually did help!

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026

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! (359 reviews)
Great location and amenities In building. Wish pool was heated. Apartment clean and well appointed

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

Kasa Little Italy San Diego
Coronado Beach Resort

Coronado Beach Resort

3 out of 5
1415 Orange Ave Coronado CA
Stay at this condo in Coronado. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (756 reviews)
Wonderful stay. Best room and great location. Staff were wonderful.

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

Coronado Beach Resort
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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