East County Alpine • Campo • El Cajon Lakeside/Flinn Springs • La Mesa • Santee
Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve 9310 Fanita Pkwy., Santee 619-596-3141 www.santeelakes.com This gorgeous lakefront park has a splash pad, adventure course, playgrounds and bike rentals. The preserve also boasts cabin and boat rentals. A great spot for fishing, hiking and seasonal events.
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Motor Transport Museum 31949 Hwy. 94 619-478-2492 www.motortransportmuseum.org More than a truck museum, this collection includes more than 200 historic motor vehicles, as well as industrial machinery from the past. Open Saturdays only.
The Children’s Nature Retreat 5178 Japatul Spur 619-320-4942 www.childrensnatureretreat.org Interact with domesticated livestock and exotic wildlife at this 20-acre ranch. More than 120 animals call this retreat home, including camels, zebras, miniature horses, donkeys and more. Viejas Casino & Resort Viejas Outlet Center 5000 Willows Rd. 619-659-2070 www.viejas.com/san-diegospremier-outlets-mall Take the whole family to southern California’s largest outdoor roller rink, challenge friends to a round of Galactic Bowling, take in a movie in the park or enjoy some retail therapy at Viejas Outlet Center.
Pacific Southwest Railway Museum 750 Depot St. 619-465-7776; 619-478-9937 www.psrm.org Welcome aboard, train lovers! Get your railroad fix at this popular museum and enjoy a ride on a vintage train. Seasonal events include Bunny Train, Pumpkin Express and North Pole Limited. Open weekends. Potrero Regional Park 24800 Potrero Park Dr. 619-478-5212 Offering wilderness cabins, RV
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hookups and tent spaces, this park is great for camping and nature walks. The park’s 132 acres boast 100-year-old oak trees, shaded picnic tables, playgrounds, and an enclosed pavilion. Wisteria Candy Cottage 39961 Old Hwy. 80 619-766-4453 www.wisteriacandycottage.com This charming storefront was once the town’s one-room school. In business since 1921, the shop is famous for handmade brittle, fudge and truffles. Open Thursday-Monday.
El Cajon www.ci.el-cajon.ca.us Christian Youth Theater (CYT) 1545 Pioneer Way 619-588-0206 www.cytsandiego.org The largest youth theater program in the country, producing familyfriendly musicals throughout the county. Classes, camps and field