Santee and nearby communities from the beaches to the mountains offer plenty of entertainment and adventure options.
For malt beverage connoisseurs, the city is home to a cluster of award-winning micro-breweries. Their sunny climate is ideal for hiking, mountain biking or picnicking in a local park. If you need a place to cool off, the Santee Aquatics Center and Cameron Family YMCA offers a refreshing respite, as well as the splash pad at Santee Lakes.
There are many options for those on a budget, including:
Free concerts at Town Center Community Park on Thursdays in the summer
Great family hiking or biking along the Walker Preserve Trail
Mountain biking and hiking at Mission Trails Regional Park
Play disc golf at Santee’s Mast Park, completely renovated and reopened February 1, 2020.
Take the free tour at the Taylor Guitars factory
Golfers will have a ball at the links-design Carlton Oaks Golf Course. Those in the mood for shopping will find quality choices at Trolley Square Shopping Center. Close by are world-class attractions such as the San Diego Zoo, Sea World and LEGOLAND.
