El Cajon’s best local businesses

The 432 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Aug 2

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432 businesses across 16 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants147 places · newest: OB Noodle House & Sake Bar, Aug 2
• 02Beauty40 places · newest: Bespoke Hair, Aug 2
• 03Shopping33 places · newest: Capland, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment26 places · newest: Cottonwood Golf Club, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife25 places · newest: 619 Spirits North Park, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets29 places · newest: Beach Sweets, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage19 places · newest: La Loupe Vintage, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness7 places · newest: GoCryo Cryotherapy, Aug 2
• 09Arts & Culture20 places · newest: Heritage of the Americas Museum, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden21 places · newest: Furniture and Mattress Warehouse, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts31 places · newest: TuTuFun San Diego, Aug 2
• 12Sporting Goods8 places · newest: Big 5 Sporting Goods, Jul 21
• 13Parks & Outdoors5 places · newest: Alcázar Garden, Aug 2
• 14Services4 places · newest: Chef City, Jul 21
• 15Pets4 places · newest: Yesi's Pet Grooming, Aug 2
• 16Cafes6 places · newest: Antique Row Cafe, Aug 2

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• El Cajon Town & Country

  Other

  Grocery, vitamins and organic produce retailer offering fresh goods and natural products.

  400 N 2nd St · newmarkmerrill.com ↗

• Fashion Valley

  Other

  Large shopping center with chain department stores, a movie theater & casual dining options.

  7007 Friars Rd (San Diego) · simon.com ↗

• Liberty Station

  Other

  Relaxed area offering food shops and markets, as well as gardens and art galleries in a historic Navy base.

  2757 Dewey Rd (San Diego) · libertystation.com ↗

• One Paseo

  Other

  Breezy shopping compound offering fashionable stores & services, restaurants & an outdoor courtyard.

  3725 Paseo Pl (San Diego) · onepaseo.com ↗

• Parkway Plaza

  Other

  Mall with department stores, restaurants, movie theater & family amenities like a 2-level carousel.

  415 Fletcher Pkwy · visitparkwayplaza.com ↗

• Rancho San Diego Towne Center

  Other

  Scenic outdoor mall home to grocery & department stores, plus casual chain eateries & a cinema.

  2891 Jamacha Rd · shopranchosandiegotownecenter.com ↗

• The Hub Hillcrest Market

  Other

  Stylish shopping complex with a variety of vendors, a grocery store & eateries with outdoor seats.

  940-1092 University Ave (San Diego) · regencycenters.com ↗

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