El Cajon Travel Guide

 
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  • El Cajon Hall 1894
      El Cajon Hall 1894
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  • Flournoy Building 1924
      Flournoy Building 1924
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  • W.E. Lyons Building 1920
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Olaf Wieghorst Ranch Home

Olaf Wieghorst Ranch Home, El Cajon

 Yaqui Says:  This home was originally located at Sunshine and Renette when this was a rural area and when horses were allowed. He lived here since 1947 till his death. He loved his family, painting and his horses. He was a good friend of John Wayne and was even in two of his movies. He... 

Sophie's Art Gallery

Sophie's Art Gallery, El Cajon

 Yaqui Says:  This wonderful art gallery caught my eye because of the little chairs that decorate the outside wall. This is a gallery and gift shop that sells wonderful pieces of art that was created by adults with disabilities. I cannot tell you that we do not have enough facilities like... 

Utility Box Art

Utility Box Art, El Cajon

 Yaqui Says:  Many cities are starting to decorate their cities utility boxes, which adds a lot of character to the city. North Magnolia & West Park • Northwest corner • Artist: Midge Hyde • Whimsical SouthwesternNorth Magnolia • 190 North Magnolia • Artist: Lucy Murphy & Cindi Garris •... 

Arts Alley #3

Arts Alley #3, El Cajon

 Yaqui Says:  Located between Rea and Main Street are all kinds of lovely and fun paintings. Wall Mural • 120 East Main • Artist: Carlos Castrejon • Sleeping LionsWall Murals • 109 Rea • Artists: Josh Bellty & David White • Reproductions of MastersUtility Box • 109 Rea • Artist: Jack Madi... 

Arts Alley #2

Arts Alley #2, El Cajon

 Yaqui Says:  Once again the local artist painting just about everything along the alley. They even painted the dumpsters with a variety of Cats themes. The alley is located between Rea and Main Street. Although, during the day it is ok to explore, I would still take caution during the... 

Arts Alley #1

Arts Alley #1, El Cajon

 Yaqui Says:  There seems to be a wonderful trend across America with so many cities are revitalizing their old down towns. I will explore a old down town main street all day before visiting a mall. Absolutely no interest. What is very unique about El Cajon is one of the alleyways is a... 

The Olaf Wieghorst Museum

The Olaf Wieghorst Museum, El Cajon

 Yaqui Says:  Olaf Wieghorst,(1899-1988) was born in Viborg, Denmark and was one of the most prolific western artist of his day with painting or sketching hundreds of beautiful art and many of those are limited additions. He specialized in painting horses, Indian peoples, the U.S.... 

The Knox House Museum

The Knox House Museum, El Cajon

 Yaqui Says:  By 1869, this area like so many others became popular with gold miners passing thru for supplies and searching for their next dig. Amaziah Knox moved here and was hired to manage Lankershim’s wheat farm and build him a house. For his services, he was paid a wage and given... 

Olaf Wieghorst Mural

Olaf Wieghorst Mural, El Cajon

 Yaqui Says:  Painted by Artist Thom Guerra. This lovely mural was painted in honor of Olaf Wieghorst,(1899-1988) that was born in Viborg, Denmark and was one of the most prolific western artist of his day with painting or sketching hundreds of beautiful art and many of those are limited... 

Hot Rod and Antique Car Show- A mid week event

Hot Rod and Antique Car Show- A mid week event, El Cajon

 Ed_G Says:  On Wednesdays,during the warm weather months, the city of El Cajon closes down Main Street between El Cajon Blvd. and the Court House for the locals to display their pride and joy... hotrods, customized classics and restored and babied beauties. If you like the older cars... 

Shadow Mountain Community Church

Shadow Mountain Community Church, El Cajon

 807Wheaton Says:  Shadow Mountain Community Church is one of the largest churches in the San Diego - El Cajon area. The Pastor is Dr. David Jeremiah.Sunday services are: 9 Am, 10:45 AM and 6 PM.Two colleges are affliliated with Shadow Mountain. Heritage Christian College and Southern... 

Parkway Plaza Mall's Carrousel

Parkway Plaza Mall's Carrousel, El Cajon

 Ed_G Says:  Parkway Plaza is virtually a beehive of activity. An appealing attraction in it's new double decker carrousel with it's shiney brass finish and colorfully decorated figures. The figures range from the traditonal carrousel horses to leaping dolphins and tigers, to fierce... 

Jazz Arts...

Jazz Arts..., El Cajon

 edbaker6 Says:  Jazz Arts FestivalInternational Friendship FestivalMother Goose ParadeJazz Bands from everywhere great food great musicInternational foods,music,and a whole lot of fun2nd largest parade in the U.S. 

Hotels  

Restaurants  

COLD MOUNTAIN CREAMERY: So many choices !!!

COLD MOUNTAIN CREAMERY: So many choices !!!, El Cajon

 Ed_G Says:  A special treat is in store for you when you stop by Cold Mountain Creamery !! This new frozen desert eatery is just the spot to be on a hot afternoon or a warm summer evening or any other day for that matter. Owner, David, started Cold Mountain Creamery recently. It's... 

The Yogurt Mill: Mounds of Yummy yogurt flavors

The Yogurt Mill: Mounds of Yummy yogurt flavors, El Cajon

 Ed_G Says:  The Yogurt Mill has quite an interesting story behind it. It once was an Italian Restaurant built to mimick the Leaning Tower of Pisa (It really does have a lean to the building). Though the years and change of a few owners, it has become one of East County'S most popular... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Historic Buildings
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El Cajon Hall 1894
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Like so many other communities, the buildings to me are a piece of our local history. I have said this many times, but if walls could talk! It would be so interesting to see what they have to say. I see a home old or new, I see a piece of our history. So if I add old homes as tips, I just cannot help myself. Too often people do not appreciate them, but I do.

El Cajon Hall 1894, at 169 Main Street. Now it is a Bourbon Street Restaurant and upstairs is RockABetties Beauty Shop.

W.D. Hall Building, 1925- at 245 E Main St (between Avocado Ave & Ballantyne St) It is now the New York Bakery, which has lots of yummy treats and a very nice patio to sit and enjoy. (619) 334-5164 www.new-york-bakery.com

Flournoy Building 1924, at 130 E Main St now the Typewriter Co. Inc.

W.E. Lyons Building 1920 at 102 E Main St, which is The Corner Store now.

Updated Jun 27, 2010

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