East County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

East County
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Where to stay in East County

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Mount Helix

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Mount Helix and surrounding area, you can visit Mount Helix Park and The Magnolia.

Mount Helix
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Fletcher Hills

When in Fletcher Hills, you can plan a visit to Parkway Plaza and The Magnolia, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Fletcher Hills
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Windsor Hills

While there might not be top attractions in Windsor Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater and Viejas Arena.

Windsor Hills
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Carlton Hills

Restaurants and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Carlton Hills. A stop by Santee Lakes is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Carlton Hills
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Shadow Mountain Ranch

Though Shadow Mountain Ranch may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Singing Hills Country Club - Willow Glen Course and The Magnolia.

Shadow Mountain Ranch
Heritage Inn La Mesa

Heritage Inn La Mesa

2 out of 5
7851 Fletcher Pkwy La Mesa CA
Fully refundable
The price is ฿1,830 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
฿1,830
฿2,019 total
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in La Mesa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.8/10 (1,179 reviews)
Check in was fast and easy, staff were friendly. Room was very outdated but clean. Not many outlets in the room and no usb ports for charging. But it worked for exactly what we needed. The beds were comfortable and clean.

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

Heritage Inn La Mesa
Sycuan Casino Resort

Sycuan Casino Resort

4 out of 5
5469 Casino Way El Cajon CA
Stay at this spa hotel in El Cajon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,630 reviews)
The stay here at Sycuan was fabulous. The staff are very nice and friendly

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

Sycuan Casino Resort
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

2 out of 5
550 Montrose Court El Cajon CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,100 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
฿2,100
฿2,314 total
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in El Cajon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,441 reviews)
Was good for just one night of rest after working non stop for about 2 months.

Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - 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.
Sentral Gaslamp Quarter

Sentral Gaslamp Quarter

4 out of 5
502 10th Avenue San Diego CA
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Petco Park and Port of San Diego are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (567 reviews)
Room was perfect, except a dresser for clothes would have been nice. Staff is was courteous and friendly, but perhaps too over observant?

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

Sentral Gaslamp Quarter
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

4 out of 5
3075 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad CA
Stay at this beach condo in Carlsbad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,574 reviews)
Room was very clean. Staff is al ways pleasant and helpful!

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

3.5 out of 5
1091 Pinehurst Ln Palm Desert CA
Stay at this golf condo in Palm Desert. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 7 outdoor pools and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,223 reviews)
Clean room, great amenities, courteous staff

Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
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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