Local Area Attractions Near Boulevard / Cleveland National Forest KOA Holiday

Boulevard KOA is nestled in the beautiful High Desert, less than 65 miles from the beaches of San Diego. We're far enough from the city for you to unplug and admire the stars with almost-zero light pollution, yet have plenty of local points of interest for the explorers in your group! Within short driving distances are Jacumba Tower, Jacumba Hot Springs Spa, the Pacific Southwest Railroad Museum, the Lions, Tigers and Bears Wildlife Sanctuary, Pine Valley, Julian, Anza-Borrego, and the Salton Sea.

Want a real wildlife adventure? Put on a glove and free fly a bird of prey at Sky Falconry.

How about exploring a different culture for the day? Our campground is a 40 minute drive from Tecate, Mexico.   

Or, plan a day trip to San Diego and enjoy all the sights and attractions of America's finest city!

Whether you decide to explore Southern California or just spend time in our tranquil park, we know you will have a great time with us!

Jacumba Spa and Resort

Jacumba Spa and Resort

Spa and Resort within a 15 minute drive from KOA Boulevard that offers day rates for use of facilities and spa treatments.  Walk-ins are welcome.  The resort includes a restaurant and bar.

44500 Old Hwy 80

Jacumba, CA 91934

619-766-4333

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Wisteria Candy Cottage

Wisteria Candy Cottage

Wisteria Candy Cottage 
The Wisteria Candy Cottage has been hand-dipping chocolate since 1921. The store, which once served as Boulevard's one-room schoolhouse, has been a landmark in the East County community for 99 years. Almost everything is handmade the same way it's been done at the Candy Cottage since the beginning.
Business Hours: Thursday thru Monday, 10AM to 5PM

39961 Old Hwy 80

Boulevard, CA 91905

619-766-4453

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Jacumba Tower

Jacumba Tower

Desert View Tower, along border-straddling Interstate 8, between San Diego and El Centro, Desert View Tower has been an enduring attraction. Bert Vaughn, who owned the town of Jacumba, built the stone lookout between 1922-28.The main attraction is the view of the valley below and the Boulder Park, a jumble of rocks weathered by wind into caves and craggy walkways surrounding the tower. Depression-era carvings strung along the path are a bonus: animals, faces, and folk creatures inspired by the natural shapes in the rocks. The carvings and tower are registered as an official California Historical Landmark #939. There is a small museum and store, but be sure to verify their hours before heading there.

In-Ko-Pah Rd

Jacumba Hot Springs, CA 91934

619-766-4612

Motor Transport Museum

Motor Transport Museum

The museum is housed in the historic Campo Feldspar Mill which is located within the community of Campo, California. The Mill is a landmark, representing some of the Industry that was once located in historic community of Campo. The museum has been located in the mill since 1987 and has become a home for more than 200+ motor transport vehicles. Within the Mill the Motor Transport Museum has a complete auto and fabrication shop where the vehicles are restored and showcased. The Mill is also in the process of restoration with plans for the addition of new showroom. The recent addition of our new Library building on the property shelters a unique collection of archival reference books, manuals and literature

31949 Highway 94

Campo, CA 91906

619-478-9247

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Pacific Southwest Railway Museum

Pacific Southwest Railway Museum

The Pacific Southwest Railway Museum Association is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of railroads as they existed in the Pacific Southwest. With over 120 pieces of equipment and artifacts on display between our two facilities in Campo, CA and La Mesa, CA, the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum Association provides a unique learning experience for all ages. At our Campo facility, we offer vintage train rides with locomotives and cars from the early 20th century operated by our all-volunteer train crews and support staff.

750 Depot St, Campo

Campo, CA 91906

619-478-9937

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