Activities and Things to Do in East County San Diego
A different world unfolds as you head east from San Diego's coast. From the mountains to the deserts, San Diego's East County rugged landscape provides a scenic backdrop as you discover wilderness activities, relaxing desert resorts, and charming historic towns.
5 to Try in San Diego's East County
- The Great Outdoors
Hike, mountain bike, rock climb, fish, camp, or meditate with nature in Cleveland National Forest and the 640,000-acre Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. During the spring, Anza-Borrego explodes with color when wildflowers come in full bloom. Cowles Mountain in Mission Trails Regional Park provides great hiking trails with gorgeous 360 degree views of San Diego County. Backpack along the Pacific Crest Trail, winding through the Mt. Laguna Recreational Area and Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. Fish at Lake Jennings, Lake Cuyamaca, Lake Morena, Santee Lakes or Lake Murray. Want an eagle view of the area? Try hang gliding and paragliding over Horse Canyon near Buckman Springs, or skysail over panoramic views of Warner Springs
- Historic Highways
Put the top down and head for the open road on California highways 80 and 94. Explore San Diego's roadside history at the Motorsport Museum and Pacific Southwest Railway Museum. Tap into your animal instincts at the California Wolf Center in Julian, or the Lions, Tigers & Bears Animal Preserve and the Sky Hunters Raptor Preserve in Alpine, just off of Highway 80
- Wilderness Relaxation
Discover the rich tannins of Southern California wines in San Diego's East County. Enjoy wine tasting tours in Julian, Ramona, Warner Springs or Campo. If you're looking to relief aches and pains, or just relax and unwind, soak in therapeutic mineral hot springs found in Jacumba, Agua Caliente or Warner Springs. East County also offers world-class golf courses that blend beautifully into East County's diverse landscape of majestic mountains, rolling foothills, sparkling lakes and expansive desert
- Kitchy Fun
Discover the kitchy charm of East County communities! Hunt for treasure as you explore Antique shops in La Mesa Village or rustic Ramona. Pose for pictures at the World's Largest Lemon in Lemon Grove or a sculpture of the legendary Rancheti bigfoot in Ranchita. Put on your cowboy boots and giddy up at the Lakeside and Ramona Rodeos, or go horseback riding and horse camping in the backcountry. Spend a day in Julian exploring a gold mines and sampling their famous apple pies
- Deuce it Wild
Head to one of East County's many casinos, offering Las Vegas-style gaming along with fine and family dining, relaxing spa treatments, world-class golf, outlet-mall shopping and headliner entertainment
Find even more to do in East County using the list below:
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Air Group One-CAF
The CAF is a volunteer organization dedicated to preserving the history of the people and planes of World War II and the promotion of aviation.
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Barona Casino
San Diego’s loosest casino, where there are more winners, more often!
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Bear Arts Foundation
An arts service organization dedicated to encouraging, nurturing and supporting new work of diverse voices in the American theater.
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Carlton Oaks Golf Club
Carlton Oaks, the only public Dye Design golf course in San Diego, offers meandering creeks, more than 400 matured trees and majestic lakes.
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CYT San Diego
CCT produces Broadway style musical theater in various locations around the county, while (CYT) is an after-school theater arts program for ages 4-18.
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