Title: Things to Do in Santee in 2026 | Expedia.com

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# Things to do in Santee

## Find and book activities, attractions and tours

## Visit Santee

Types of activities

Where to stay

[Santee Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Santee.dx6678)

![Panoramic view from Mesa Trail overlooking Santee, with dry hills and distant mountains under a clear sky](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6678/8aebfa8d-d48c-4d38-9341-f295718a92f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Egret with Retracted Neck](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6678/08f21d59-d10b-4877-91ac-96e72fe91c1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Walker Preserve's View of the Mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6678/c4f0332e-acf2-41b3-b8eb-2a2f34d0f0fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Santee](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3073/47ddac67-5969-41c0-8843-96304c5986bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![0_50261](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976198162/a6828ca8-edf6-4c38-b482-8fdfe4d2d6da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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### Most popular activities in Santee

### Tours & day trips

[See all 202 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6678&location=Santee&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips)

![San Diego SEAL Tour by Land & Sea](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/169163/e5fec693-a945-4780-9f8f-a4c1ce606b1c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### San Diego SEAL Tour by Land & Sea

1h 45m

9.2/10

217 verified reviews

Free cancellation available

$56

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-diego-seal-tour-by-land-sea.a169163.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/169055/da4435da-b137-45e8-a5e0-1aaa7d695324.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

1d+

9.4/10

547 verified reviews

Free cancellation available

$57

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-diego-old-town-trolley-hop-on-hop-off-tour.a169055.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![San Diego City Lights Night Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3907955/fcb14693-9145-4497-a52e-df7bfc5ecad7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### San Diego City Lights Night Tour

1h 30m

9.4/10

36 verified reviews

Free cancellation available

$49

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-diego-city-lights-night-tour.a3907955.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![San Diego: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50485214/041d391c-7565-4d4e-86a6-6933f6e0e5b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### San Diego: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

8.4/10

5 verified reviews

$36

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-diego-museum-of-illusions-entry-ticket.a50485214.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![La Jolla: 2-Hour Kayak Tour of the 7 Caves](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4514400/c3682be2-e779-4be6-af2f-095c69fa2279.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### La Jolla: 2-Hour Kayak Tour of the 7 Caves

2h

9.2/10

205 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

$78

includes taxes & fees

per traveler\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/la-jolla-2-hour-kayak-tour-of-the-7-caves.a4514400.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![Sunset Sail Along the San Diego Skyline](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/702686/bc96b129-1956-48eb-b767-d15987ab18b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Sunset Sail Along the San Diego Skyline

2h

10/10

361 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

$109

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/small-group-sunset-sailing-experience-on-san-diego-bay.a702686.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48193768/b44264f9-db27-4b7e-bcd7-4af756e2b001.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

5h 30m

9/10

10 verified reviews

Free cancellation available

$93

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/crossing-borders-tijuana-day-trip-from-san-diego.a48193768.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![Whaley House Museum Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4963593/f960b663-f862-470b-b971-6e0af1ac090a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Whaley House Museum Day Tour

6h 30m

9.4/10

10 verified reviews

Free cancellation available

$15

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/whaley-house-museum-day-tour.a4963593.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![GPS Talking Tour Cars: Downtown & Gaslamp Loop](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4576420/ee902ddd-1190-4fdc-99db-6e9aac6523a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### GPS Talking Tour Cars: Downtown & Gaslamp Loop

1h

10/10

11 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

$98

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/gps-talking-tour-cars-downtown-gaslamp-loop.a4576420.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![San Diego Scenic Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2136755/6e276989-89ae-44f9-8579-2abc879b2299.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### San Diego Scenic Tour

4h

9.4/10

323 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

$85

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-diego-scenic-tour.a2136755.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

### History & culture

[See all 79 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6678&location=Santee&filter.categories=HistoryCulture)

![USS Midway Museum with Direct-to-Gate](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/169468/512c46cd-ffa9-43b5-a708-b12ec42fe6bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### USS Midway Museum with Direct-to-Gate

1d

9.8/10

1,497 verified reviews

Free cancellation available

$41

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/uss-midway-museum-with-direct-to-gate.a169468.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3280085/d827a858-bc57-410e-91d0-e458588fc886.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway

30d

8.6/10

29 verified reviews

Free cancellation available

$124

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-diego-explorer-pass-save-up-to-50-percent-includes-uss-midway.a3280085.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48193768/b44264f9-db27-4b7e-bcd7-4af756e2b001.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

5h 30m

9/10

10 verified reviews

Free cancellation available

$93

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/crossing-borders-tijuana-day-trip-from-san-diego.a48193768.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![Whaley House Museum Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4963593/f960b663-f862-470b-b971-6e0af1ac090a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Whaley House Museum Day Tour

6h 30m

9.4/10

10 verified reviews

Free cancellation available

$15

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/whaley-house-museum-day-tour.a4963593.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![Maritime Museum of San Diego Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/699295/d93dbe5d-d3bb-41af-9791-8db6263fc93c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Maritime Museum of San Diego Admission Ticket

2h

9.6/10

14 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

$28

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/maritime-museum-of-san-diego-admission-ticket.a699295.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![San Diego: Old Town Ghost-Themed Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44647469/514ea46e-dfcd-4c2c-87e2-c8e98b108f43.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### San Diego: Old Town Ghost-Themed Walking Tour

1h 30m

10/10

2 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

$30

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-diego-old-town-ghost-themed-walking-tour.a44647469.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter Historic True Crime Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1214664/754670da-af8f-46fb-8215-2071fb7c98f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter Historic True Crime Tour

1h 30m

9.2/10

100 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

$30

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-diegos-gaslamp-quarter-historic-true-crime-tour.a1214664.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![San Diego: Gaslamp District Food Tour with 6 Local Dishes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4583705/88fbe52f-45c0-465d-b4b6-ded10d05ebf1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### San Diego: Gaslamp District Food Tour with 6 Local Dishes

3h

9.6/10

5 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

$95

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-diego-food-tour-of-historic-gaslamp-district.a4583705.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![Sinister Shadows of San Diego Gaslamp Ghost Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48146053/3414660a-be36-4904-8f9d-b2a473b79e6c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Sinister Shadows of San Diego Gaslamp Ghost Tours

1h

9.8/10

10 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

$27

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-diego-gaslamp-quarter-ghosts-and-crime-walking-tour.a48146053.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![Haunted San Diego: The Only Ghost Tour with Exclusive Entry](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4831788/05bbd2ed-7841-4d1a-bd79-b854fd4f56ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Haunted San Diego: The Only Ghost Tour with Exclusive Entry

1h 55m

9.4/10

164 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

$58

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/haunted-san-diego-the-only-ghost-tour-with-exclusive-entry.a4831788.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

### Private & custom tours

[See all 65 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6678&location=Santee&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours)

![Gaslamp Adventure Walking: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47481153/85c45785-e1f7-4c8f-a951-5946c0f8de7a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Gaslamp Adventure Walking: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

3h

Free cancellation available

$5

includes taxes & fees

per traveler\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/gaslamp-adventure-walking-personalized-self-guided-app-tour.a47481153.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![Essential San Diego 5 Self Guided Walking Tours Bundle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51172998/7780f174-63af-46f1-99a1-6025f9353087.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Essential San Diego 5 Self Guided Walking Tours Bundle

8h

Free cancellation available

$30

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/essential-san-diego-5-self-guided-walking-tours-bundle.a51172998.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![Solana Beach: E-Bike Tour to Torrey Pines or North Coast](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48225588/c455119d-56cc-47ca-9af9-1a08bf072b1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Solana Beach: E-Bike Tour to Torrey Pines or North Coast

2h

9/10

7 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

$90

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/solana-beach-e-bike-tour-to-torrey-pines-or-north-coast.a48225588.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![GPS Talking GoCar 1HR Tour: Downtown & Gaslamp](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1386584/efd4ff8d-00bb-4bff-b0b3-8f5de8df8706.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### GPS Talking GoCar 1HR Tour: Downtown & Gaslamp

1h

10/10

2 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

$104

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/gps-talking-gocar-1hr-tour-downtown-gaslamp.a1386584.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![Discover San Diego’s Little Italy on a Self-Guided Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50212421/8d18335e-f6bb-459c-941a-23f5e28b37b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Discover San Diego’s Little Italy on a Self-Guided Audio Tour

1h

Free cancellation available

$10

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/discover-san-diegos-little-italy-on-a-self-guided-audio-tour.a50212421.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![The Story of San Diego's Balboa Park A Walk Down El Prado](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50765406/29627586-fbe6-4250-b477-4d39b32c0f5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### The Story of San Diego's Balboa Park A Walk Down El Prado

2h 30m

Free cancellation available

$10

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/the-story-of-san-diegos-balboa-park-a-walk-down-el-prado.a50765406.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![Luxury GPS Talking Tour Car: Balboa & Downtown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44645595/229d53d6-b9ef-488d-80b6-0269dec37007.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Luxury GPS Talking Tour Car: Balboa & Downtown

Free cancellation available

$224

includes taxes & fees

per traveler\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/luxury-gps-talking-tour-car-balboa-downtown.a44645595.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![Experience San Diego Motorcycle Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50240270/e8a1f020-c92e-4091-b02d-136de7815aaf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Experience San Diego Motorcycle Adventure

2h

Free cancellation available

$65

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/experience-san-diego-motorcycle-adventure.a50240270.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![San Diego Zoo Ticket and App Guided Tour Package](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51532030/31cb1b1d-855a-40b4-b66b-25f04cf26c1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### San Diego Zoo Ticket and App Guided Tour Package

2h

Free cancellation available

$99

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-diego-zoo-ticket-and-app-guided-tour-package.a51532030.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![Bay Fishing Charter](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49011653/93c82059-c3fe-499d-816f-abb293a5eea8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Bay Fishing Charter

4h

Free cancellation available

$1,200

includes taxes & fees

per traveler\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/bay-fishing-charter.a49011653.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

### Food, drink & nightlife

[See all 48 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6678&location=Santee&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife)

![City Cruises San Diego: Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/249262/6430755c-aaf5-4339-9000-11447afc253b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### City Cruises San Diego: Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise

2h

9/10

24 verified reviews

$135

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/city-cruises-san-diego-premier-bottomless-mimosa-brunch-cruise.a249262.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![Dinner & Dancing Harbor Cruise in San Diego](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/280479/eea75f25-38a9-46f6-9196-e04983ac7a83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Dinner & Dancing Harbor Cruise in San Diego

3h

8.8/10

64 verified reviews

Free cancellation available

$126

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/dinner-dancing-harbor-cruise-in-san-diego.a280479.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![Champagne Brunch Buffet](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/280447/b740d5f3-c5af-4c61-8b6a-1d3da3655cd1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Champagne Brunch Buffet

2h

9.2/10

31 verified reviews

Free cancellation available

$126

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/champagne-brunch-buffet.a280447.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![City Cruises San Diego: Premier Dinner Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/169195/1f8fc7b6-f3da-4106-884a-1f1f26fcf6c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### City Cruises San Diego: Premier Dinner Cruise

3h

9/10

141 verified reviews

$108

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/city-cruises-san-diego-premier-dinner-cruise.a169195.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![City Cruises San Diego: Signature Dinner Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49411393/a05a4ec8-8bd3-42a2-ab92-ac7c0f4e7748.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### City Cruises San Diego: Signature Dinner Cruise

2h 30m

8/10

3 verified reviews

$108

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-diego-signature-dinner-cruise.a49411393.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![Sunday Dinner on the Bay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/280495/1b322ed5-379e-438e-94bf-41c3f7a2e7ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Sunday Dinner on the Bay

3h

9.6/10

31 verified reviews

Free cancellation available

$126

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sunday-dinner-on-the-bay.a280495.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![San Diego Bay: 2.5 hour Catamaran Sailing Cruise with Drinks](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49912383/1780cf7d-a3f4-4f8b-87d6-2e6d13bd211c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### San Diego Bay: 2.5 hour Catamaran Sailing Cruise with Drinks

2h 30m

10/10

10 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

$119

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-diego-bay-2-5-hour-pure-catamaran-sailing-cruise.a49912383.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![Taste of Little Italy in San Diego](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4458949/561ae118-83e9-4a41-8908-2c8ba26aac56.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Taste of Little Italy in San Diego

3h 30m

10/10

311 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

$93

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/taste-of-little-italy-in-san-diego.a4458949.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![San Diego: Gaslamp District Food Tour with 6 Local Dishes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4583705/88fbe52f-45c0-465d-b4b6-ded10d05ebf1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### San Diego: Gaslamp District Food Tour with 6 Local Dishes

3h

9.6/10

5 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

$95

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-diego-food-tour-of-historic-gaslamp-district.a4583705.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![San Diego: Old Town Tales, Tacos, and Tequila Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4865785/59b8fd14-dc93-4f65-a061-743653f7d5f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### San Diego: Old Town Tales, Tacos, and Tequila Walking Tour

2h 30m

10/10

13 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

$85

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-diego-old-town-tales-tacos-and-tequila-walking-tour.a4865785.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

### Water activities

[See all 19 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6678&location=Santee&filter.categories=Wateractivities)

![La Jolla: 2-Hour Kayak Tour of the 7 Caves](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4514400/c3682be2-e779-4be6-af2f-095c69fa2279.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### La Jolla: 2-Hour Kayak Tour of the 7 Caves

2h

9.2/10

205 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

$78

includes taxes & fees

per traveler\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/la-jolla-2-hour-kayak-tour-of-the-7-caves.a4514400.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![Patriot Jet Boat Sightseeing Ride on San Diego Bay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/280459/91527301-db8d-4139-bb7f-8254227fca28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Patriot Jet Boat Sightseeing Ride on San Diego Bay

30m

9.6/10

84 verified reviews

Free cancellation available

$45

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/patriot-jet-boat-sightseeing-ride-on-san-diego-bay.a280459.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![San Diego: Sunset and Day Sailing Excursion with Drinks](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46007794/1bbb41d8-6bbb-4963-860f-890e64b1d2b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### San Diego: Sunset and Day Sailing Excursion with Drinks

2h 30m

10/10

19 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

$119

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-diego-sunset-and-day-sailing-excursion-with-drinks.a46007794.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![2.5-Hour Small-Group Catamaran Sail with Drinks](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5126373/7c9e0cce-58fd-4276-90a0-77b956d4cacd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### 2.5-Hour Small-Group Catamaran Sail with Drinks

2h 30m

9.8/10

67 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

$119

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/2-5-hours-of-fun-catamaran-sunset-sail.a5126373.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![La Jolla: 2.5-Hour Kayak and Snorkel Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45932725/8fa845b2-8987-42e2-be54-da16039d1893.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### La Jolla: 2.5-Hour Kayak and Snorkel Tour

2h 30m

8.4/10

45 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

$129

includes taxes & fees

per traveler\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/la-jolla-2-5-hour-kayak-and-snorkel-tour.a45932725.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![San Diego: Whale and Dolphin Watching Speedboat Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49249911/ef0619dc-5598-4f75-a204-7e8a4fd49d37.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### San Diego: Whale and Dolphin Watching Speedboat Tour

3h

Free cancellation available

$188

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-diego-whale-and-dolphin-watching-speedboat-tour.a49249911.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![San Diego Ocean Safari: 6-Hour Snorkel Adventure!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49250934/78a35451-727e-4ae4-b8b9-e19a33740577.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### San Diego Ocean Safari: 6-Hour Snorkel Adventure!

Free cancellation available

$550

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-diego-ocean-safari-full-day-snorkel-adventure.a49250934.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![Solana Beach: Full Day Surf Board Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44649046/51aa6ea2-e6b0-4ba7-94a7-19e0f50a5364.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Solana Beach: Full Day Surf Board Rental

1d

Free cancellation available

$35

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/solana-beach-full-day-surf-board-rental.a44649046.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![Solana Beach: Private Surf Lesson with Board and Wetsuit](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48257123/c1d56d7c-fa9d-409d-b31f-1cbc5d14a571.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Solana Beach: Private Surf Lesson with Board and Wetsuit

2h

10/10

12 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

$120

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/solana-beach-private-surf-lesson-with-board-and-wetsuit.a48257123.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

![San Diego: Blue Shark Offshore Snorkel Adventure!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49250693/31934bde-3fa0-4a40-8020-30b52a1dc75d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### San Diego: Blue Shark Offshore Snorkel Adventure!

8/10

1 verified review

Free cancellation available

$740

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-diego-blue-shark-offshore-snorkel-adventure.a49250693.activity-details?&rid=6678&location=Santee&swp=off)

## Recommended things to do in Santee

| Number of things to do          | 279                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
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| Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Gaslamp Adventure Walking: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour](/things-to-do/gaslamp-adventure-walking-personalized-self-guided-app-tour.a47481153.activity-details): $5                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| Top 5 things to do              | [San Diego Zoo](/things-to-do/san-diego-zoo.a169456.activity-details)[USS Midway Museum with Direct-to-Gate](/things-to-do/uss-midway-museum-with-direct-to-gate.a169468.activity-details)[San Diego: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/san-diego-museum-of-illusions-entry-ticket.a50485214.activity-details)[San Diego's City Harbor Sightseeing Cruise](/things-to-do/san-diegos-city-harbor-sightseeing-cruise.a280451.activity-details)[San Diego SEAL Tour by Land & Sea](/things-to-do/san-diego-seal-tour-by-land-sea.a169163.activity-details)                                             |
| Under $25                       | [San Diego: Luggage Storage in Marina](/things-to-do/san-diego-luggage-storage-in-marina.a48212655.activity-details)[San Diego: Luggage Storage close to Ocean Beach](/things-to-do/san-diego-luggage-storage-close-to-ocean-beach.a48153089.activity-details)[San Diego: Luggage Storage in Pacific Beach](/things-to-do/san-diego-luggage-storage-in-pacific-beach.a47694980.activity-details)[Whaley House Museum Day Tour](/things-to-do/whaley-house-museum-day-tour.a4963593.activity-details)[San Diego Gaslamp Nightlife Tour](/things-to-do/san-diego-gaslamp-nightlife-tour.a52127508.activity-details) |
| With kids                       | [San Diego Zoo](/things-to-do/san-diego-zoo.a169456.activity-details)[San Diego: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/san-diego-museum-of-illusions-entry-ticket.a50485214.activity-details)[San Diego's City Harbor Sightseeing Cruise](/things-to-do/san-diegos-city-harbor-sightseeing-cruise.a280451.activity-details)[San Diego SEAL Tour by Land & Sea](/things-to-do/san-diego-seal-tour-by-land-sea.a169163.activity-details)[Whale Watching Cruise](/things-to-do/whale-watching-cruise.a280469.activity-details)                                                                             |

## What to do in Santee

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### Discover the most popular places to visit in Santee

![Misty Reflection of the Pier at Santee Lakes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532638447/212d4b51-fa2d-4556-ac32-d2f2940c5764.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Santee Lakes

4/5(9 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Santee Lakes during your travels in Santee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Santee-Lakes-Santee.d553248621532638447.Vacation-Attraction)

![SanDiego_MissionTrailsRegionalPark_6068531_007](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6068531/0d74dd4a-60b9-408e-9872-1495a2eab589.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Mission Trails Regional Park

5/5(1 review)

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Mission Trails Regional Park, a lovely green space in Santee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Mission-Trails-Regional-Park-San-Carlos.d6068531.Vacation-Attraction)

![0_50261](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976198162/a6828ca8-edf6-4c38-b482-8fdfe4d2d6da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Lake Miramar

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Miramar during your travels in San Diego. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. 

[](https://expedia.com/Lake-Miramar-San-Diego.d553248635976198162.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Sportsplex USA Santee

Explore the great outdoors at Sportsplex USA Santee, a lovely green space in Santee. Visit the shops in this relaxing area, or simply enjoy its restaurants. 

[](https://expedia.com/Sportsplex-USA-Santee-Santee.d553248635996998057.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Carlton Oaks Country Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Santee at Carlton Oaks Country Club. Attend a sporting event while in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants. 

[](https://expedia.com/Carlton-Oaks-Country-Club-Santee.d553248621555594954.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Lakeside Baseball Park

Explore the great outdoors at Lakeside Baseball Park, a lovely green space in Santee. Discover the shops in this family-friendly area, or seek out its golf courses. 

[](https://expedia.com/Lakeside-Baseball-Park-Santee.d553248635996998463.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Santee Boulders

Explore the great outdoors at Santee Boulders, a lovely green space in Santee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Santee-Boulders-Santee.d553248621532638448.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Creation and Earth History Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Creation and Earth History Museum during your trip to Santee. Attend a sporting event while in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants. 

[](https://expedia.com/Creation-And-Earth-History-Museum-Santee.d553248621532638454.Vacation-Attraction)

#### San Diego Christian College

Explore the campus of San Diego Christian College as part of your travels around Santee. Visit the shops in this relaxing area, or simply enjoy its restaurants. 

[](https://expedia.com/San-Diego-Christian-College-Santee.d553248635996998250.Vacation-Attraction)

### Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Santee

![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Carlton Hills

 Visitors to Carlton Hills like its restaurants and shopping, and Santee Lakes is a sight worth a stop. 

[](https://expedia.com/Santee-Carlton-Hills.dx177695)

[See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Santee.dx6678.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP..Neighborhoods)

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## Popular day trips from Santee

![Ocean Beach showing general coastal views and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177689/b598726d-dc13-43d2-832c-8faa62c70ceb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### San Diego

![Clustered rocks in El Cajon, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6632/0858dde6-97e0-4f56-bae7-9c0907030bfa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### El Cajon

![Wide Scenic Panoramic Landscape View of Lake Hodges and San Diego County North Inland from summit of Bernardo Mountain Peak in Poway California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7566/841ca5b0-6901-4283-9595-e2c68452af27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Poway

![Panoramic view of New Melones Lake, a reservoir on the foothills of Sierra Mountains; California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177691/6ea9c7a2-1f95-4e5f-b998-08acca46051d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Lakeside

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Santee worth visiting?

### How do I spend a day in Santee?

### What is the top tourist attraction in Santee?

### Is three days enough to stay in Santee?

### Is Santee a walkable city?

### What are some activities to do in Santee with kids?

> - [San Diego Zoo](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/san-diego-zoo.a169456.activity-details)
> - [San Diego: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/san-diego-museum-of-illusions-entry-ticket.a50485214.activity-details)
> - [San Diego's City Harbor Sightseeing Cruise](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/san-diegos-city-harbor-sightseeing-cruise.a280451.activity-details)
> - [San Diego SEAL Tour by Land & Sea](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/san-diego-seal-tour-by-land-sea.a169163.activity-details)
> - [Whale Watching Cruise](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/whale-watching-cruise.a280469.activity-details)

### What to do in Santee for adults?

### Are there free things to do in Santee?