THE INSIDE SCOOP
Get to know
El Cajon.
The city's history, favorite places and independent businesses, one story at a time.

The city behind the streets
El Cajon sits in an inland valley east of San Diego. Main Street and Magnolia Avenue anchor its historic downtown, while neighborhood kitchens and shops reflect the communities that have made the valley home. The Knox House Museum connects the present city with its nineteenth-century crossroads.
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Start with Downtown Main Street.
Explore local kitchens and historic places near Main Street and Magnolia Avenue.
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Meet the local kitchens
Explore local restaurants across El Cajon.
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