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ENVIRONMENT
BEST PLACE FOR A FIRST DATEH Farmer’s Table8141 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa 91942619-724-6465myfarmerstable.com
H Creative Creature Brewing Company110 N Magnolia Ave #B, El Cajon 92020619-201-8180creativecreaturebrewing.com
BEST PLACE TO WALK/JOGH Lake Murray 5540 Kiowa Dr, La Mesa 91942619-465-3474mtrp.org
H Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve & Campground 9310 Fanita Pkwy, Santee 92071619-596-3141santeelakes.com
BEST PLACE TO WALK YOUR DOGH Lake Murray 5540 Kiowa Dr, La Mesa 91942619-465-3474mtrp.org
H Harry Griffin Park9550 Milden St, La Mesa 91942619-667-1307cityoflamesa.us
BEST TEEN HANGOUTH Parkway Plaza415 Parkway Plaza, El Cajon 92020619-579-9932shoppingparkwayplaza.com
H Parkway Bowl1280 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon 92020619-448-4111parkwaybowl.com
BEST PARKH Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve & Campground 9310 Fanita Pkwy, Santee 92071619-596-3141santeelakes.com
H Harry Griffin Park9550 Milden St, La Mesa 91942619-667-1307cityoflamesa.us
BEST GOLF COURSEH Singing Hills Golf Resort at Sycuan3007 Dehesa Rd, El Cajon 92019800-457-5568singinghillsgolfresort.com
H Carlton Oaks Golf Club9200 Inwood Dr, Santee 92071619-448-4242carltonoaksgolf.com
BEST CAMPINGH Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve & Campground 9310 Fanita Parkway, Santee 92071 619-596-3141 santeelakes.com
H Lake Jennings10108 Bass Road, Lakeside 92040619-390-1623 lakejennings.com
BEST FISHINGH Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve & Campground 9310 Fanita Parkway, Santee 92071 619-596-3141 santeelakes.com
H Lake Murray 5540 Kiowa Dr, La Mesa 91942619-465-3474mtrp.org
BEST HORSE TRAILH Steele CanyonH El Monte Valley
BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN EAST COUNTYH PeopleH Centrally Located
PRETTIEST PART OF EAST COUNTYH Mt. HelixH Dehesa Valley
PEOPLE
HOME GROWN PROFESSIONAL ATHLETEH Jimmy Johnsonjimmyjohnson.com
H Greg Louganisgreglouganis.com
BEST YOUTH-PREP SPORTS TEAMH Santana High School Baseball9915 N Magnolia Ave, Santee 92071619-956-0200guhsd.net
H Helix Charter High School Football7323 University Ave, La Mesa 91942619-644-1940helixcharter.net
BEST YOUTH-PREP ATHLETEH Camryn BrownHelix High School7323 University Ave, La Mesa 91942619-644-1940helixcharter.net
BEST ELECTED OFFICIALH Senator Brian Jones38th Senate District500 Fessler St #201, El Cajon 92020619-596-3136jones.csstc.us
H Tamara OteroCajon Valley School Board750 E Main St, El Cajon 92020619-588-3000cajonvalley.net
BEST TEACHERH Jholei EvansDehesa Elementary School4612 Dehesa Rd, El Cajon 92019619-444-2161dehesasd.net
H Zac BowmanRiver Valley Charter School9707 ½ Marilla Dr, Lakeside 92040619-390-2579rivervalleyhigh.org
BEST MAIL CARRIERH Nancy ClamanEl Cajon Post Office401 W Lexington Ave, El Cajon 92020619-588-8665usps.com
H Pete JenkinsEl Cajon Post Office401 W Lexington Ave, El Cajon 92020619-588-8665 usps.com
BEST WAITER/WAITRESSH Marcia GarciaDowntown Café182 East Main St, El Cajon 92020619-440-5687downtowncafe-ec.com
H John StrubellIzzy’s Café1252 Broadway, El Cajon 92021619-447-5067
BEST BARTENDERH Mikaela Van Wulven
Riviera Supper Club7777 University Ave, La Mesa 91941619-713-6777rivierasupperclub.com
H Jake YeatmanCreative Creature Brewing Company110 N Magnolia Ave #B, El Cajon 92020619-201-8180creativecreaturebrewing.com
MEDICAL DOCTORH Dr. James MalinakSharp Medical Group5111 Garfield St. Suite A, La Mesa 91941619-460-4050sharp.com
H Dr. Joyce LldesaScripps Health278 Town Center Pkwy, Santee 92071619-713-7880scripps.org
BEST DENTISTH Dr. Curtis Howard, DDS9950 Campo Rd. #102 Spring Valley 91977619-463-2097drcurtishoward.com
H Dr. Michael Maude, DDS2638 Navajo Rd, El Cajon 92020619-463-9917drmaude.com
BEST CHIROPRACTORH Dr. Jeanne Grant, DC8954 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee 92071619-562-6860
H Dr. Kenneth D. Brinegar, DC8760 Cuyamaca St. #303, Santee 92071619-258-1011brinegarchiropractic.com
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BEST INSURANCE AGENTH James FreadState Farm9923 Channel Rd, Lakeside 92040619-938-1600agentjames.bizH Peggy BuffoAztec and Barron7560 University Ave #A, La Mesa 91942619-667-2677
BEST MASSAGE THERAPISTH April CollinsSantee Massage10201 Mission Gorge Rd Suite ASantee 92071858-395-2451ahhhinspiringmassage.massagetherapy.com
H Caroline HootmanSimply Spa9470 Cuyamaca St #120, Santee 92071619-258-5810simplyspasantee.com
BEST MANICURIST/PEDICURISTH Monica PhanCutie-cle Nails & Spa8790 Cuyamaca St, Santee 92071cutie-cle-nails-spa.business.site
H Nancy YoungShear Illusions8380 Center Dr suite D, La Mesa 91942619-698-8745salonshearillusions.com
BEST JEWELERH Tim WilliamsH. Tim Williams Jewelry9640 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee 92071619-448-4367htimwilliamsjewelers.com
H Ramona BommerDiamond Creations by Ramona751 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon 92019619-593-8503diamondcreationsbyramona.com
BEST VETERINARIANH Dr. Gary L. Simpson, D.V.M.Spring Valley Veterinary Clinic9973 Campo Rd, Spring Valley 91977619-660-1114drgary.com
H Dr. Scott Jacobs, D.V.M.Fletcher Hills Animal Hospital9160 Fletcher Pkwy, La Mesa 91942619-463-6604fletcherhillsanimalhospital.com
BEST LAWYERH Garrison KlueckLaw & Mediation Firm of Klueck & Hoppes, APC7777 Alvarado Rd #413La Mesa 91942619-448-6500familylawsandiego.com
H Jim Miller JrLaw Offices of JP Miller JR181 Rea Ave #101, EL Cajon 92020619-590-0383jpmillerlaw.com
BEST REAL ESTATE AGENTH Mike AndersonCompass Real Estate Services8693 La Mesa Blvd Suite B, La Mesa 91942619-390-9793compass.com
H Mark RevettaCompass Real Estate Services9461 Grossmont Summit Dr. Ste. DLa Mesa 91941619-390-9793compass.com
SHOPPING
BEST DEPARTMENT STOREH Macy’sGrossmont Center5500 Grossmont Center DrLa Mesa 91942619-465-1121macys.com
H TargetMultiple locations serving East Countytarget.com
BEST SHOPPING MALLH Parkway Plaza415 Parkway Plaza, El Cajon 92020619-579-9932shoppingparkwayplaza.com
H Grossmont Center5500 Grossmont Center DrLa Mesa 91942619-465-2900 grossmontcenter.com
BEST ART GALLERYH St. Madeleine Sophie’s Art Gallery
140 E Main St, El Cajon 92020 619-593-2205stmsc.org
H Olaf Wieghorst Museum131 Rea Ave, El Cajon 92020619-590-3431wieghorstmuseum.org
BEST BIKE SHOPH Inky’s Bike Shop1018 Broadway, El Cajon 92021619- 442-0564inkysbikes.myshopify.com
BEST FURNITURE STOREH Jerome’s Furniture333 N Johnson, El Cajon 92020858-924-1874jeromes.com
H Mor Furniture880 Arnele Ave, El Cajon 92020619-588-4233morfurniture.com
BEST JEWELRY STOREH Diamonds Ltd. Fine Jewelers2812 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon 92020619-698-3583diamondsltd.com
H Diamond Creations by Ramona 751 Jamacha Road, El Cajon 92019619-593-8503diamondcreationsbyramona.com
BEST MUSIC STOREH Guitar CenterGrossmont Center8825 Murry Dr, La Mesa 91942619-668-8400guitarcenter.com
BEST PET STOREH Petco Multiple locations serving East Countypetco.com
H PetsmartTwo locations serving East Countypetsmart.com
BEST SPORTING/OUTDOOR STOREH Al’s Sport Shop9250 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee 92071619-562-4263alssportshop.com
H Dick’s Sporting Goods565 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon 92020619-447-0191dickssportinggoods.com
BEST GUN SHOPH Turner’s Outdoors 844 Jackman St, El Cajon 92020619-444-3700turners.com
BEST NURSERY/GARDEN SHOPH Armstrong Garden Centers 1755 E. Main St. El Cajon 92021 619-442-9281 armstronggarden.com
H Kniffing’s Nurseries14940 Oak Creek Rd, El Cajon 92021619-561-0611kniffingsnursery.com
BEST ANTIQUE SHOPH La Mesa Antique Mall4710 Palm Ave, La Mesa 91941619-462-2211
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BEST THRIFT STOREH GoodwillMultiple locations serving East Countysdgoodwill.org
H Thrift Korral8693 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa 91941619-828-0095sharp.com
BEST AUTO REPAIRH Toyota Certified Center of Santee8871 Fanita Dr, Santee 92071619-270-3039toyotacertifiedcenterofsantee.com
H Lloyd’s Collision & Paint CenterTwo locations serving East Countylloydscollision.com
BEST AUTO DEALERH Toyota El Cajon965 Arnele Ave, El Cajon 92020619-270-3000toyotaofelcajon.com
H Carl Burger Dodge8355 Hercules St, La Mesa 91942619-485-1485carlburger.com
BEST MOTORCYCLE DEALERH El Cajon Harley-Davidson621 El Cajon Blvd, El Cajon 92020619-444-1123elcajonharley.com
BEST TIRE STOREH Discount Tire Multiple locations serving East Countydiscounttire.com
H Costco Tire CenterMultiple locations serving East Countycostco.com
BEST HAIR SALONH Feather and Fringe Salon8749 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa 91942619-303-1010
H Hot Rodz & Bettie’s Hair Garage9610 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee 92071619-749-7630hotrodzandbettieshairgarage.com
BEST BARBER SHOPH Village Station Barber Shop5943 Severin Dr, La Mesa 91942619-463-1188
H Kevin’s Barber Shop9662 Winter Gardens Blvd #BLakeside 92040619-390-1180
BEST HEALTH CLUBH Chuze FitnessMultiple locations serving East Countychuzefitness.com
H 24 Hour FitnessMultiple locations serving East County24hourfitness.com
BEST DRY CLEANERH Heartland Cleaners999 E. Washington Ave, El Cajon 92020619-401-0069heartland-cleaners.com
H Lakeside Cleaners12108 Woodside Ave, Lakeside 92040619-561-8717
BEST PLUMBERH Mark MedfordMedford’s Plumbing and Drain Cleaning11447 Rocky Lane, Lakeside 92020619-708-6691
H Anderson’s Plumbing1830 John Towers Ave, El Cajon 92020619-866-4996andersonplumingheatingandair.com
BEST FLORISTH Jasmine Creek Florist 753 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon 92019619-588-2377 jasminecreekflorist.com
H Allen’s Flowers & Plants107 Jamacha Road, El Cajon 92019619-579-6720allensflowers.com
BEST ECO-FRIENDLY BUSINESSH Toyota Of El Cajon965 Arnele Ave, El Cajon 92020619-270-3000toyotaofelcajon.com
H Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve9310 Fanita Pkwy, Santee 92071619-596-3141santeelakes.com
BEST NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONH St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center 2119 East Madison AvenueEl Cajon 92019619-442-5129 stmsc.org
H Second Saturday East County7777 Alvarado Rd 2nd FloorLa Mesa 91942619-784-5512secondsaturdayeast.com
BEST REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERH Daryl PriestPriest Development Corporation124 W Main St #240, El Cajon 92020619-444-4476priesthomes.com
H Hamann Construction1000 Pioneer Way, El Cajon 92020
619-440-7424hamannco.com
BEST REAL ESTATE AGENCYH Compass Real EstateMultiple offices serving East Countycompass.com
H Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage9332 Fuerte Dr, La Mesa 91941619-460-6600coldwellbankerhomes.com
BEST HOSPITALH Sharp Grossmont Hospital 5555 Grossmont Center DriveLa Mesa 91942619-740-6000sharp.com
BEST WIRELESS PROVIDERH VerizonMultiple locations serving East Countyverizonwireless.com
H AT&TMultiple locations serving East County att.com
FOOD
BEST AMERICAN RESTAURANTH Funky Fries and BurgersTwo locations serving East Countyfunkyfriesandburgers.com
H In-N-Out BurgerTwo locations serving East County800-786-1000in-n-out.com
BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANTH Marieta’sMulitple locations serving East Countymarietas.net
H Por FavorTwo locations serving East Countyporfavorrestaurants.com
BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT/NON-CHAINH La Palapa 12169 Woodside Ave #A, Lakeside 92040619-561-8106H Hacienda Casa Blanca 700 N Johnson Ave, El Cajon 92020
619-442-9827haciendacasablanca.biz
BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANTH Marechiaro’s Italian Restaurant 14120 Olde Hwy 80, El Cajon 92021619-561-6580marechiarositalian.com
H Filippi’s Pizza Grotto 10767 Woodside Ave, Santee 92071619-562-7878realcheesepizza.com
BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT/NON-CHAINH Mamma Rosa’s1773 E Main St, El Cajon 92021619-442-0231mammarosaelcajon.com
H Antica Trattoria5654 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa 91942619-463-9919anticatrattoria.com
BEST DELIH Antonelli’s Deli1354 N Magnolia Ave, Santee 92020619-440-8460antonellisdeli.com
H SubwayMultiple locations serving East Countysubway.com
BEST STEAK HOUSEH Black Angus Steakhouse1000 Graves Avenue, El Cajon 92021619- 440-5055 blackangus.com
H Bull & Bourbon Steakhouse5469 Casino Way, El Cajon 92019619-659-3374bullandbourbon.com
BEST BBQ RESTAURANTH Phil’s BBQ Two locations serving East Countyphilsbbq.net
H The Wrangler Family Barbecue901 El Cajon Blvd, El Cajon 92020
619-442-1170thewranglerfamilybarbecue.com
BEST CHINESE RESTAURANTH Kip’s Café1190 N 2nd St, El Cajon 92021619-442-1211kipscafe.com
H China Panda1788 E Main St, El Cajon 92021619-588-8098
BEST JAPANESE RESTAURANTH Okawa Steak House & Sushi 9720 Mission Gorge Rd Ste ASantee 92071619-258-9988okawasantee.com
H Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill8555 Fletcher Pkwy #106La Mesa 91942619-589-0071banbusushi.com
BEST THAI RESTAURANTH Sab-E-Lee 9159 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee 92071619-328-1568santeesabelee.wixsite.com
H Thai Time762 N Johnson Ave, El Cajon 92020619-447-2819thaisandiego.com
BEST INDIAN RESTAURANTH Himalayan Cuisine 7918 El Cajon Boulevard #PLa Mesa 91942619-461-2503himalayancuisineone.com
H Taste of Himalayas1784 E Main St, El Cajon 92021619-401-9100tasteofthehimalayassandiego.com
BEST MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANTH Daphne’s California Greek9828 Mission Gorge Rd B, Santee 92071619-596-1470daphnes.biz
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H Saray Restaurant123 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon 92019619-401-9400
BEST GREEK RESTAURANTH Greek ChickenMultiple locations serving East Countygreekchicken.net
H Sultan’s Bar & Grill10769 Woodside Ave Suite #105Santee 92071619-938-4775sultansbargrill.com
BEST SUSHI RESTAURANTH Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill8555 Fletcher Pkwy Ste 106La Mesa 91942619-589-0071www.banbusushi.com H Domo Sushi Bar & Grill9625 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee 92071619-596-2882
BEST SEAFOODH Brigantine Seafood & Oyster Bar9350 Fuerte Drive, La Mesa 91941619-465-1935brigantine.com
H Anthony’s Fish Grotto9530 Murray Dr, La Mesa 91942619-463-0368anthonysfishgrotto.com
BEST BAKERYH Mary’s DonutsTwo locations serving East Countymarysdonuts.com
H El Cajon Bistro & Bakery109 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon 92019619-590-0278
BEST DESSERTH Mary’s DonutsTwo locations serving East County
H Nothing Bundt Cakes9836 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee 92071619-792-1255nothingbundtcakes.com
BEST NEW RESTAURANTH Black Bear Diner1025 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon 92020619-444-2327blackbeardiner.com
H Bull & Bourbon Steakhouse5469 Casino Way, El Cajon 92019619-659-3374bullandbourbon.com
BEST RESTAURANT FOR KIDSH Chuck E Cheese5500 Grossmont Ctr Dr, Ste J-34La Mesa 91942619-698-4351chuckecheese.com
H Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs15505 Olde Hwy 80, El Cajon 92021619-312-0714grandolebbq.com
BEST BREAKFASTH The Omelette Factory8860 N Magnolia Ave, Santee 92071619-596-9686omlettefactory.com
H La Mesa Bistro8697 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa 91942619-589-0806lamesabistrosd.com
BEST BRUNCHH Brigantine Seafood & Oyster Bar9350 Fuerte Drive, La Mesa 91941619-465-1935brigantine.com
H Janet’s Café1696 Greenfield Dr, El Cajon 92021619-440-8599janetscafeelcajon.com
BEST LUNCHH The Hills Local Pub8758 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa 91942619-741-7166thehillspub.com
H The Antique Row Café1185 E Main St, El Cajon 92021619-442-8770
BEST BUFFETH The Soup Plantation9158 Fletcher Pkwy, La Mesa 91942619-462-4232souplantation.com
H Barona Casino1932 Wildcat Canyon Rd, Lakeside 92040888-722-7662barona.com
BEST PIZZAH Filippi’s Pizza Grotto 10767 Woodside Ave, Santee 92071619-562-7878realcheesepizza.com
H Marechiaro’s Italian Restaurant 14120 Olde Hwy 80, El Cajon 92021619-561-6580marechiarositalian.com
BEST SPORTS BARH Junction Steakhouse and Sports Bar777 Jamacha Rd #3202, El Cajon 92019619-588-5467junctionbar-grill.com
H Hooley’s Irish Pub5500 Grossmont Center Dr #247La Mesa 91942619-713-6900hooleys.com
BEST DIVE BARH Main Tap Tavern518 E Main St, El Cajon 92020619-334-1007maintaptavern.com
H The Study Lounge1678 Greenfield Dr, El Cajon 92021619-442-7676
BEST HAPPY HOURH Downtown Café182 E Main St, El Cajon 92020
619-440-5687downtowncafe-ec.com
H The Hills Local Pub8758 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa 91942619-741-7166thehillspub.com
BEST BEER SELECTIONH Creative Creature Brewing Co110 N Magnolia Ave B, El Cajon 92020619-201-8180creativecreaturebrewing.com
H Eastbound Bar & Grill10053 Maine Ave, Lakeside 92040619-334-2566eastboundbarandgrill.com
BEST WINE SELECTIONH Trevi Hills Winery13010 Muth Valley Rd, Lakeside 92040619-443-0583trevihillswinery.com
H Centifonti’s Bar & Restaurant8365 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa 91942619-461-4434centifontis.com
BEST ICE CREAMH Baskin Robbins Multiple locations serving East Countybaskinrobbins.com
H Centifonti’s Bar & Restaurant8365 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa 91942619-461-4434centifontis.com
BEST FROZEN YOGURTH Yogurt Mill 935 Broadway, El Cajon 92021619-579-1566
H Penguin Yogurt Factory9621 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee 92071619-562-1879
BEST COFFEE HOUSEH Starbucks Multiple locations serving East Countystarbucks.com
H Dark Horse Coffee Roasters4350 Palm Ave #104, La Mesa 91941619-344-0550darkhorsecoffeeroasters.com
BEST COFFEE HOUSE/NON-CHAINH The Coffee CornerTwo locations serving East Countysanteecoffeecorner.com
H Gladly Coffee 9631 Campo Rd, Spring Valley 91977619-433-8913
BEST OUTDOOR DININGH Downtown Café 182 East Main St. El Cajon 92020619-440-5687downtowncafe.com
H Anthony’s Fish Grotto9530 Murray Dr, La Mesa 91942619-463-0368anthonysfishgrotto.com
BEST AMBIANCEH Brigantine Seafood & Oyster Bar9350 Fuerte Drive, La Mesa 91941619-465-1935brigantine.com H Centifonti’s Bar & Restaurant8365 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa 91942619-461-4434centifontis.com
BEST SALAD BARH Soup Plantation9158 Fletcher Pkwy, La Mesa 91942619-462-4232soupplantation.com
H SproutsTwo locations serving East Countysprouts.com
BEST SMOOTHIE/JUICE BARH Jamba Juice12098 Fury Ln, El Cajon 92019619-670-5708jambajuice.com
H Kravings Fruit Bar 9740 Mission Gorge Rd #DSantee 92071 619-749-0116
BEST BAGEL PLACEH Einstein Bros Bagels9872 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee 92071619-937-0480einsteinbros.com
H Memo’s Bagel Café2650 Jamacha Rd #163, EL Cajon 92019619-660-1300memosbagels.mobile-webview.com
BEST BURGERH Anny’s Fine burgers9862 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee 92071619-258-8288annysfineburger.com
H Funky Fries and BurgersTwo locations serving East Countyfunkyfriesandburgers.com
BEST FAST FOODH In-N-Out BurgerTwo locations serving East County800-786-1000in-n-out.com
H Funky Fries and BurgersTwo locations serving East Countyfunkyfriesandburgers.com
BEST MEAL UNDER $5.00H Wendy’sMultiple locations serving East Countywendys.com
H Taco BellMultiple locations serving East Countytacobell.com
ENTERTAINMENT
BEST ANNUAL COMMUNITY FESTIVAL/EVENTH El Cajon OktoberfestGerman American Societies of SD1017 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon 92020619-442-6637germanclubsandiego.org
H Santee SalutesCity of Santee10601 Magnolia Avenue, Santee 92071619-258-4100cityofsanteeca.gov
BEST FAMILY OR KIDS ATTRACTIONH Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve9310 Fanita Pkwy, Santee 92071619-596-3141santeelakes.com
H Uptown Jungle8711 N Magnolia Ave #300, Santee 92071619-334-6107uptownjungle.com
BEST KARAOKEH The Study Lounge1678 Greenfield Dr, El Cajon 92021619-442-7676
H Main Tap Tavern518 E Main St, El Cajon 92020619-334-1007
BEST RECREATION CENTERH La Mesa Community Center4975 Memorial Dr, La Mesa 91942619-667-1300cityoflamesa.com
BEST MUSIC VENUEH Downtown Café182 East Main St, El Cajon 92020619-440-5687downtowncafe-ec.com
H Sycuan Casino 5469 Casino Way, El Cajon 92019619-445-6002sycuan.com
BEST LIVE THEATERH Lamplighters Community Theater5915 Severin Dr, La Mesa 91942619-303-5092lamplighterslamesa.com
H Grossmont CollegeStagehouse Theatre 8800 Grossmont College DrEl Cajon 92020619-644-7234grossmont.edu
BEST CASINOH Barona Resort & Casino 1932 Wildcat Canyon RoadLakeside 92040888-722-7662barona.com
H Sycuan Casino 5469 Casino Way, El Cajon 92019619-445-6002sycuan.com
BEST MUSEUMH Olaf Wieghorst131 Rea Ave, El Cajon 92020619-5910-3431wieghorstmuseum.org
H Creation Museum10946 N Woodside Ave, Santee 92071619-599-1104creationmuseum.org