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City in California, United States
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El Cajon is a city in San Diego County in Southern California. The city is nicknamed "The Big Box".
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Aircraft museum and displays.
Beautifully curated, features informative displays for children and adults
El Cajon's annual Mother Goose Parade is the largest parade in San Diego County and the largest of its type west of the Mississippi.
Concert venue.
Great Middle Eastern food at a great price, a good thing to get with groups is the feast
Complimentary daily breakfast, free high-speed wireless Internet, swimming pool, hot tub, business center and conference facilities.
Features 160 department stores, mall shops, restaurants and a Regal Cinemas IMAX 3D stadium movie theater. Stores at the mall include Walmart, Macy's and Dick's Sporting Goods store.
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San Diego · International · SAN
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