Food scene
URBN El Cajon
110 Magnolia AvenueGood Pizza, even better beer selection!
Ali Baba Family Restaurant
421 E Main StBiggest and most established middle eastern restaurant in El Cajon.
Funky Burgers and Fries
101 W Washington AveBurgers and Craft Beer.
Thai Time
762 N Johnson AveWhere I get my vegetarian Thai fix. The owner is very friendly!
Sightseeing
Mt. Helix Park
4901 Mt Helix DrBest views of east county accessible by car.
Easy to moderate 3 mile round trip hike...or six miles if you want to include Pyle’s Peak. I call the two-peak combo, CowPy :)
23 locals recommend
Cowles Mountain Coffee
7290 Navajo RdEasy to moderate 3 mile round trip hike...or six miles if you want to include Pyle’s Peak. I call the two-peak combo, CowPy :)
The Water Conservation Garden
12122 Cuyamaca College Dr WFun, free little eco-garden in town.
Try Your Luck
Sycuan Casino
5469 Casino WayThis potato chip is meant for hiking!
Steep, strenuous, great views and of course, an instagram-worthy location shoot!
Potato Chip Rock
Because I love potato chips!