East County Magazine
Our guide to local farms and farm-fresh products sold directly to consumers
Find farm-fresh meats, eggs, fruits and veggies, flowers, herbs, honey, nuts, soaps, wool and fiber goods, pumpkin patches, nursery plants, trees, wineries and more By Miriam Raftery Photos by Miriam Raftery and creative commons images via Bing East County Magazine has compiled our region’s most comprehensive guide to local farms, ranches, nurseries and wineries offering direct-to-consumer sales
FUTURE OF PARKWAY PLAZA MALL REENVISIONED
City awaits Council’s next motion By Rachel Williams July 14.2024 (El Cajon) — With online sales taking a bite out of retail traffic, shopping malls across the U.S. are struggling and some have closed down. Seeking to avoid that scenario, the City of El Cajon commissioned a market analysis envisioning redevelopment options for Parkway Plaza, East County’s largest regional shopping
FUTURE OF PARKWAY PLAZA MALL REENVISIONED
City awaits Council’s next motion By Rachel Williams July 14.2024 (El Cajon) — With online sales taking a bite out of retail traffic, shopping malls across the U.S. are struggling and some have closed down. Seeking to avoid that scenario, the City of El Cajon commissioned a market analysis envisioning redevelopment options for Parkway Plaza, East County’s largest regional shopping
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We deeply appreciate the support of local businesses and nonprofit organizations that have donated to suppport East County Magazine’s news reporting in the public interest and/or our East County Wildfire & Emergency Alerts! Please support these local businesses and organizations — and let them know you that value their support of community journalism! Our 1st quarter 2024 business and
DONORS HALL OF FAME
We deeply appreciate the support of local businesses and nonprofit organizations that have donated to suppport East County Magazine’s news reporting in the public interest and/or our East County Wildfire & Emergency Alerts! Please support these local businesses and organizations — and let them know you that value their support of community journalism! Our 1st quarter 2024 business and
DONORS HALL OF FAME
We deeply appreciate the support of local businesses and nonprofit organizations that have donated to suppport East County Magazine’s news reporting in the public interest and/or our East County Wildfire & Emergency Alerts! Please support these local businesses and organizations — and let them know you that value their support of community journalism! Our 1st quarter 2024 business and
IMPOSSIBLE RAILROAD TRADING POST: A BACKCOUNTRY WAY STATION FOR VISITORS IN JACUMBA HOT SPRINGS
By Rebecca Person March 4, 2023 (Jacumba Hot Springs) – In San Diego’s high desert backcountry off I-8 East, a forgotten hot spring oasis awakens to a new future. Jacumba Hot Springs’ revival at the hands of a tribe of youthful designers and creators brings promise to town. Inspired by all the changes, David Lampley has opened a vintage
PARKWAY PLAZA BECOMES DOG-FRIENDLY SHOPPING CENTER: DOGS AND OWNERS INVITED TO “PAWS PARTY” MARCH 26
East County News Service Photo credit: courtesy of Parkway Plaza March 23, 2022 (El Cajon) — Calling all pet owners! Parkway Plaza is officially becoming a dog-friendly shopping center, welcoming customers to bring along their furry friends on all their shopping trips. Located in El Cajon, Parkway Plaza will be hosting the Parkway Paws Party to celebrate its new dog-friendly policy on March 26 from 2
NEED GIFTS? SHOP THESE NEW EAST COUNTY RETAILERS: PART 4 – JULIAN
By Kiki Skagen Munshi December 11, 2021 (Julian) – ‘Tis the season to bundle up and head to Julian, East County’s charming and historic mountain town. Among the shopping options to discover are five new retail outlets that opened during 2020 and 2021 – offering delightful gift items such as locally made goat soaps, pet products, sports memorabilia, gems, jewelry and geodes. Supporting
NEED GIFTS? SHOP THESE NEW EAST COUNTY RETAILERS: PART 3 – LEMON GROVE
By Elijah McKee December 5, 2021 (Lemon Grove) – Lemon Grove has several new businesses that you may want to check out when doing your holiday shopping including a boutique and art space, a coffee shop with health and wellness gifts, and a brewery. Shopping locally not only brightens the holiday season for local businesses and those on
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Support community news in the public interest! As nonprofit news, we rely on donations from the public to fund our reporting — not special interests. Please donate to sustain East County Magazine’s local reporting and/or wildfire alerts at https://www.eastcountymedia.org/donate to help us keep people safe and informed across our region.
Shop Local! Check directories at these merchant groups to find local stores in city centers and small towns:
- Alpine Chamber of Commerce
- Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce
- Downtown El Cajon
- Escondido Chamber of Commerce
- Lakeside Chamber of Commerce
- Julian Chamber of Commerce
- La Mesa Chamber of Commerce
- La Mesa Village Association
- Poway Chamber of Commerce
- Ramona Chamber of Commerce
- San Diego East County Regional Chamber
- Santee Chamber of Commerce
- Ramona Chamber of Commerce
Regional Shopping Malls in inland San Diego County:
Shop Local! Check directories at these merchant groups to find local stores in city centers and small towns:
- Alpine Chamber of Commerce
- Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce
- Downtown El Cajon
- Escondido Chamber of Commerce
- Lakeside Chamber of Commerce
- Julian Chamber of Commerce
- La Mesa Chamber of Commerce
- La Mesa Village Association
- Poway Chamber of Commerce
- Ramona Chamber of Commerce
- San Diego East County Regional Chamber
- Santee Chamber of Commerce
- Ramona Chamber of Commerce
Our guide to local farms and farm-fresh products sold directly to consumers
Find farm-fresh meats, eggs, fruits and veggies, flowers, herbs, honey, nuts, soaps, wool and fiber goods, pumpkin patches, nursery plants, trees, wineries and more By Miriam Raftery Photos by Miriam Raftery and creative commons images via Bing East County Magazine has compiled our region’s most comprehensive guide to local farms, ranches, nurseries and wineries offering direct-to-consumer sales
FUTURE OF PARKWAY PLAZA MALL REENVISIONED
City awaits Council’s next motion By Rachel Williams July 14.2024 (El Cajon) — With online sales taking a bite out of retail traffic, shopping malls across the U.S. are struggling and some have closed down. Seeking to avoid that scenario, the City of El Cajon commissioned a market analysis envisioning redevelopment options for Parkway Plaza, East County’s largest regional shopping
FUTURE OF PARKWAY PLAZA MALL REENVISIONED
City awaits Council’s next motion By Rachel Williams July 14.2024 (El Cajon) — With online sales taking a bite out of retail traffic, shopping malls across the U.S. are struggling and some have closed down. Seeking to avoid that scenario, the City of El Cajon commissioned a market analysis envisioning redevelopment options for Parkway Plaza, East County’s largest regional shopping
DONORS HALL OF FAME
We deeply appreciate the support of local businesses and nonprofit organizations that have donated to suppport East County Magazine’s news reporting in the public interest and/or our East County Wildfire & Emergency Alerts! Please support these local businesses and organizations — and let them know you that value their support of community journalism! Our 1st quarter 2024 business and
DONORS HALL OF FAME
We deeply appreciate the support of local businesses and nonprofit organizations that have donated to suppport East County Magazine’s news reporting in the public interest and/or our East County Wildfire & Emergency Alerts! Please support these local businesses and organizations — and let them know you that value their support of community journalism! Our 1st quarter 2024 business and
DONORS HALL OF FAME
We deeply appreciate the support of local businesses and nonprofit organizations that have donated to suppport East County Magazine’s news reporting in the public interest and/or our East County Wildfire & Emergency Alerts! Please support these local businesses and organizations — and let them know you that value their support of community journalism! Our 1st quarter 2024 business and
IMPOSSIBLE RAILROAD TRADING POST: A BACKCOUNTRY WAY STATION FOR VISITORS IN JACUMBA HOT SPRINGS
By Rebecca Person March 4, 2023 (Jacumba Hot Springs) – In San Diego’s high desert backcountry off I-8 East, a forgotten hot spring oasis awakens to a new future. Jacumba Hot Springs’ revival at the hands of a tribe of youthful designers and creators brings promise to town. Inspired by all the changes, David Lampley has opened a vintage
PARKWAY PLAZA BECOMES DOG-FRIENDLY SHOPPING CENTER: DOGS AND OWNERS INVITED TO “PAWS PARTY” MARCH 26
East County News Service Photo credit: courtesy of Parkway Plaza March 23, 2022 (El Cajon) — Calling all pet owners! Parkway Plaza is officially becoming a dog-friendly shopping center, welcoming customers to bring along their furry friends on all their shopping trips. Located in El Cajon, Parkway Plaza will be hosting the Parkway Paws Party to celebrate its new dog-friendly policy on March 26 from 2
NEED GIFTS? SHOP THESE NEW EAST COUNTY RETAILERS: PART 4 – JULIAN
By Kiki Skagen Munshi December 11, 2021 (Julian) – ‘Tis the season to bundle up and head to Julian, East County’s charming and historic mountain town. Among the shopping options to discover are five new retail outlets that opened during 2020 and 2021 – offering delightful gift items such as locally made goat soaps, pet products, sports memorabilia, gems, jewelry and geodes. Supporting
NEED GIFTS? SHOP THESE NEW EAST COUNTY RETAILERS: PART 3 – LEMON GROVE
By Elijah McKee December 5, 2021 (Lemon Grove) – Lemon Grove has several new businesses that you may want to check out when doing your holiday shopping including a boutique and art space, a coffee shop with health and wellness gifts, and a brewery. Shopping locally not only brightens the holiday season for local businesses and those on
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Support community news in the public interest! As nonprofit news, we rely on donations from the public to fund our reporting — not special interests. Please donate to sustain East County Magazine’s local reporting and/or wildfire alerts at https://www.eastcountymedia.org/donate to help us keep people safe and informed across our region.
Regional Shopping Malls in inland San Diego County: