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Where to stay in East County

Find the best East County areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about East County
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Mount Helix

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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.

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Top hotels in East County

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

2 out of 5
550 Montrose Court, I-8 at Magnolia Avenue Southbound, El Cajon, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM292 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
RM292
RM322 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
7.2/10 Good! (1,342 reviews)
"Great customer care."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

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

Sycuan Casino Resort

4 out of 5
5469 Casino Way, El Cajon, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,489 reviews)
"Our favorite hotel casino in San Diego!"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

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Sycuan Casino Resort
Ayres Lodge Alpine

Ayres Lodge Alpine

3 out of 5
1251 Tavern Rd, Alpine, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM501 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
RM501
RM542 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"It’s fine for price"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Ayres Lodge Alpine
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Popular places to visit

Sycuan Casino

Why not try your luck with a visit to Sycuan Casino during your travels in El Cajon? Visit the casinos and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Sycuan Casino

Barona Casino

Why not try your luck with a visit to Barona Casino during your travels in Lakeside? Discover the area's casinos or seek out its golf courses.

Barona Casino

Lakeside Baseball Park

Explore the great outdoors at Lakeside Baseball Park, a lovely green space in Santee. Discover the shops in this relaxing area or seek out its golf courses.

Lakeside Baseball Park

What to do in East County

San Diego Mountain Hike Tour

San Diego Mountain Hike Tour

RM291
per adult
San Diego Mountain Hike Tour
Tour Participants taking a moment to breathe

Guided Meditation and Mountain Hike Tour in San Diego

RM265
per adult
Guided Meditation and Mountain Hike Tour in San Diego
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Frequently asked questions

How much does an East County holiday package cost?
From just . Yes, you read that correctly. Our East County packages are the easiest way to stretch your budget further. Combine your preferred hotels, flights and rental car and get out and explore this lively destination.
How do I get a cheap travel package to East County?
By bundling. Hotels, flights and rental cars — combine whatever you need into an East County holiday package to save loads of cash. Score even bigger bargains when you include extras such as activities or tours to your booking. But that's not the only impressive part. You have the flexibility to put together your trip your own way. We offer more than 550 partner airlines and 1,000,000 properties all over the world, so that everyone has an opportunity to travel and fulfil those holiday dreams.
Where should I stay in East County?
We recommend staying near the action. Many travellers favor hotels around popular sights, such as Sycuan Casino, Barona Casino and Viejas Casino.
What are the top hotels in East County?
Travellers visiting East County often make a booking at Heritage Inn La Mesa or Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego. These options are in Mount Helix. Another great neighbourhood is Otay Ranch. Hotel Palmeras Chula Vista and Ramada by Wyndham San Diego National City are well-liked options in this area.
How far in advance should I book my East County holiday?
While prices fluctuate, we generally advise booking your seats as soon as possible. Most international fares become available on Expedia up to 12 months in advance. If you're booking late, you might still be lucky. Discount prices to East County sometimes appear just weeks before departure.
What does an Expedia East County travel package include?
That depends on what you're after. If you're travelling by yourself, you might decide to combine flights and hotels. Taking the entire family to East County? A travel package including hotels, flights and rental cars might be a better fit. Expedia gives you the flexibility and freedom to build your own travel package.
What should I know before booking an East County travel package?
An Expedia travel package can be customized for your circumstances and is a simple way to make your hard-earned dollars stretch further. What you include is totally up to you. Hotels, rental cars and flights — decide on a combination that works with your plans.
Can I choose my airline with an East County Expedia holiday package?
You sure can. We offer more than 550 airline partners around the world, so fly with the carrier that's a good fit for your budget needs.
If I'm not able to travel, can I cancel my East County holiday package?
You can. We totally understand that life happens, so we're happy to help if you need to make changes to your East County holiday package. It may be possible to amend or cancel your itinerary at no cost if you've booked within 24 hours. Your airline, hotel or car rental company may impose a fee if your booking was made more than 24 hours ago. Look up our Customer Service Portal for further information. Also, be sure to check your itinerary for the nitty-gritty on change fees.
* Savings based on package bookings compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings not available on all packages.