El Cajon, CA

Travel Guide

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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, Shadow Mountain Community Church and Singing Hills Country Club - Willow Glen Course are some notable places to visit nearby.

Shadow Mountain Ranch
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
4 out of 5
333 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA
The price is SAR 730 per night from Jun 13 to Jun 14
SAR 730
SAR 1,000 total
13 Jun - 14 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,685 reviews)
"One of my favorite place to stay, relax and work."

Reviewed on 6 June 2025

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
4 out of 5
1 Market Pl, San Diego, CA
The price is SAR 728 per night from Jun 12 to Jun 13
SAR 728
SAR 1,049 total
12 Jun - 13 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 6 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,781 reviews)
"Beautiful room we stayed in. Gentlemen that helped us at check-in was amazing!"

Reviewed on 6 June 2025

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
San Diego Marriott La Jolla
San Diego Marriott La Jolla
4 out of 5
4240 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA
The price is SAR 687 per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
SAR 687
SAR 790 total
16 Jun - 17 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,825 reviews)
"The parking was frustrating and expensive."

Reviewed on 3 June 2025

San Diego Marriott La Jolla
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.
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, laundry facilities, and housekeeping. Popular attractions San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (168 reviews)
Excellent Staff
"The staff here is exceptional. I had a minor problem with a crazy family member (by marriage) and the staff handled it with discretion. I really appreciate that type of customer service its invaluable."

Reviewed on 5 June 2025

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel
Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel
Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel
2.5 out of 5
1736 State St, San Diego, CA
Stay at this aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Port of San Diego and USS Midway Museum ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"The staff was incredible. The place is very well located - a nice walk to the Convention Center [25min] and close to the shoreline [5min]. Clean and at a reasonable price. The only missing items in the room are a microwave oven and a small desk with a chair."

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel
Kasa Little Italy San Diego
Kasa Little Italy San Diego
4.5 out of 5
1331 Columbia St, San Diego, CA
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Port of San Diego ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (210 reviews)
"After going back-and-forth about a number of hotels, boy am I glad that we picked this one. The property is fantastic and having a two bedroom condo with living room and kitchen and two bathrooms is so much nicer than just being in one hotel room. We would stay here again in an instant"

Reviewed on 5 June 2025

Kasa Little Italy 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.

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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.