Welcome to Alpine

This mountain community situated near 4000 ft elevation enjoys some of the best weather in America. Residents and visitors seek the outdoors and activities such as boating, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and the annual Lakeside Rodeo.

Viejas Resort - Alpine CA
Indian Gaming Resort, live entertainment, RV Campground, Outlet Center Mall, Dining.

Tour Tecate CA
Tecate is an unincorporated rural community directly adjacent to the Mexican city of Tecate. The area is best known for its relatively uncrowded border crossing between the United States and Mexico, and nearby Tecate Peak.

El Capitan Reservoir - Alpine CA
Large lake that has public access for swimming, boating, and fishing. It's located approximately 30 miles northeast of downtown San Diego, on the San Diego River. El Capitan Reservoir has Florida-strain largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, blue catfish, green sunfish, and carp.

Loveland Reservoir
Lake Website;
Loveland Reservoir, near Alpine, has a capacity of 25,400 acre feet. Its dam is 203 feet high and 765 feet wide, and was completed in 1945. Loveland Reservoir serves as a holding area for water which is released to Sweetwater Dam. Loveland Reservoir is open for shore fishing.

Viejas Gaming Resort
Information about our 10,000 year history, customs, traditions, modern government and community, plus our business enterprises.

Exciting high adventure opportunities for exploring, boating, camping, hiking, watersports, weekend retreats and more.

The San Diego area covers the metro region and parts of the East County. Click here for North County San Diego.

More East County Resort Hotels:

Singing Hills Country Club at Sycuan Resort 3007 Dehesa Road, El Cajon, CA 92019; Sycuan Resort and Casino is nestled in a beautiful serene valley just east of El Cajon and just 30 minutes east of the San Diego. Sycuan Resort includes more than 425 acres of lush picturesque mountain terrain and offers guests two 18-hole championship courses- a challenging par-3 course and 11 tournament tennis courts. Sycuan Resort offers guests the unique combination of a true resort experience and exciting Native American casino action, world-class golf and tennis, recently renovated guest rooms and a choice of award-winning restaurants.

Alpine Ayres Hotel 1251 Tavern Road, Alpine, CA 91901; Location: Tavern Road Exit from I-8 Freeway 20 miles east of San Diego. A serene country locale nestled at the entrance of the scenic Cleveland National Forest. Charming local shops and restaurants, crisp clean mountain air, private picnic area with barbecue. Local horseback riding, cycling, hiking, yet just 20 minutes from the famous tourist attractions in San Diego.

EL Cajon Days Inn 683 North Mollison, El Cajon, CA 92020; Location: Near Downtown / I-8 / SR-67 / Broadway Your home away from home. While at the El Cajon Days Inn you will be treated with courtesy and respect, the Multi-Lingual staff will go out of their way to make sure your stay is as enjoyable as possible. Guestroom amenities; Serta Presidential Beds in all rooms, Premium Cable TV with HBO.

EL Cajon Travelodge 425 W Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020; Hotel guests are provided an abundance of amenities including free continental breakfast Guests are invited to take a dip in the outdoor pool located on hotel premises. All guest rooms include HBO / High speed wireless internet access. Micro/Fridge available.

Day-Trip Adventures
Exiciting destinations less than two hours away:

San Diego Adventure Tours
Explore the Golden State - (Keyword: San Diego)

El Capitan Reservoir
El Monte Rd, Alpine CA; Lake Website;
Directions: Use I-8 exit north on Lake Jennings Park Road, turn east on El Monte Road, about 8 miles to the entrance. From the entrance it's about 2.5 miles to the concession/launch area.
[Boating / Fishing ]

El Capitan Reservoir has the largest capacity in the City of San Diego Lakes system. It has public access for swimming, boating, and fishing. It's located approximately 30 miles northeast of downtown San Diego, on the San Diego River. When full, the reservoir has 1,562 surface acres, a maximum water depth of 197 feet, and 22 miles of shoreline. El Capitan Reservoir has Florida-strain largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, blue catfish, green sunfish, and carp. El Capitan allows both waterskiing and wakeboarding and use of personal watercraft such as jetskis.

El Capitan County Preserve
A east county landmark, 3675-ft elevation El Capitan Mountain provides for a strenous hiking challenge. Sheer south escarpment resembles its namesake from Yosemite Park.

El Monte County Park - Lakeside CA
The spectacular rocky face of El Cajon Mountain rises high over this park, dominating the other mountains that encircle this valley. El Monte is one of the original County parks and one of the most popular.

Viejas Resort
5000 Willows Rd., Alpine, Ca 91901; 800-847-6537; Resort Website;
Indian Gaming Resort.
Viejas Entertainment - calendar of upcoming performances.

Alpine RV Resort Campgrounds:
Facilities for Recreational Vehicles:
Viejas Ma-Tar-Awa - Sitting on 133 sheltered acres of the Viejas Reservation - convenience store, laundry facility, propane service, swimming pool, 88 RV hookups and campsites.
Alpine Springs - 33 acre park is located just east of Viejas Casino and Outlet Center Alpine Springs.

Viejas Bowl - Bowling, Fun & Games
877-303-BOWL; Bowl Website;
Open Mon-Fri : Noon-Midnight
Open Sat/Sun : 9AM-Midnight

Viejas Bowl is East County’s only boutique bowUling center with 12 state-of-the-art lanes, Styled in contemporary finishes, with flat-screen TVs showcasing sporting events, Viejas Bowl provides a relaxed bowling experience for recreational bowlers, leagues, junior rates during the day and cosmic bowling at night. Viejas Bowl is conveniently located in a southwestern-inspired open air entertainment complex.

Viejas Outlet Center - Shopping Mall
5005 Willows Rd #229, Alpine, Ca 91901; 619-659-2070 Mall Website;
Over 60 famous brand outlet stores are located in this mall.

Alpine Area Restaurants
Dining Adventures in the East County:
Alpine Bread Basket - offers hearty country-style breakfast, lunch and dinner and a wide variety of fresh bakery products to choose from.

Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians
1 Viejas Grade Road, Alpine, CA 91901; 619-445-3810; Tribal Website; Tribes;
Information about our 10,000 year history, customs, traditions, modern government and community, plus our business enterprises.

Capitan Grande Indian Reservation - Alpine CA
Alpine, CA 92001; Tribes;
15,615-acre reservation north of Alpine for the Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians (Kumeyaay / Diegueno). Population 33 - none living on reservation.

San Diego Festivals, Faires & Shows
Local Special Events:

Alpine Area Restaurants
Dining Adventures in the East County:
Alpine Bread Basket - offers hearty country-style breakfast, lunch and dinner and a wide variety of fresh bakery products to choose from.

San Diego Sports & Recreation


Sports & Athletics
Parks & Outdoor Recreation
Festival Guide - Sports Events
Regional Golf Courses

San Diego Boy Scouts
Outdoor Recreational Adventure Activities for Youth:

Tour Cleveland National Forest

Southern most of protected forest lands in California includes 430,000 acres of San Diego, Orange and Riverside divided into three distinct areas. Comprises of conifer woodlands and chaparral. The Kumeyaay, Luiseños, Cahuilla and Cupeño found a good living on the abundant acorns and game. Many of our trails today follow those routes first used by these early dwellers. The popular driving loop to see the best of Cleveland N.F. is to follow Sunrise Highway (County Hwy-S1) up past Mount Laguna.

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