landmark
San Diego Zoo
World-renowned zoo in Balboa Park home to over 12,000 animals of more than 650 species in naturalistic habitats.
11 km · about 20 min drive
North AmericaUnited StatesCalifornia
Lemon Grove
California, United States · North America
About Lemon Grove
Lemon Grove is worth a stop: 10 minutes from La Presa, 11km from San Diego Zoo.
Lemon Grove is in California, United States, with about 27,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is La Presa, about 5 km away.
Lemon Grove Depot (formerly Broadway Lemon Grove station) is a station on the Orange Line of the San Diego Trolley. It is located near the intersection of Broadway and Lemon Grove Avenue in the San Diego suburb of Lemon Grove, California, and serves the densely populated surrounding commercial and residentialRead more
area.
The station has also been home to a farmers market on Saturdays since January 2015.
Where to Stay in Lemon Grove
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Filter presets
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Lemon Grove.
Explore the Area
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Lemon Grove.
Loading map...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Lemon Grove?
Within an hour or so of Lemon Grove: San Diego Zoo (11 km), SeaWorld San Diego (18 km), San Diego Zoo Safari Park (40 km), LEGOLAND California (50 km).
Are there any good drives near Lemon Grove?
The nearest famous roads are Tijuana-Ensenada Scenic Highway.
Where is Lemon Grove?
Lemon Grove is in California, United States, about 5 km from La Presa.
Road trip
Drive to Lemon Grove
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningWhat's nearby?
Swipe through places to go
Places within a drive of Lemon Grove. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Explore now
Quick Information
- Population
- 26,709
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates
- 32.7426, -117.0314
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United States
AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
Full driving guide for United StatesTags
Worth the detour from Lemon Grove
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
SeaWorld San Diego
Southern California's marine life park offering animal experiences, aquarium exhibits, and amusement rides.
18 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Expansive wildlife sanctuary in Escondido where animals roam in vast open-range enclosures mimicking their native habitats.
40 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
LEGOLAND California
Carlsbad theme park designed for families with children aged 2–12, featuring over 60 LEGO-themed rides and attractions.
50 km · about 60 min drive
Driving roads near Lemon Grove
- 74 kmTijuana-Ensenada Scenic HighwayBaja's toll road 1D hugs Pacific cliffs for 100 km between Tijuana and Ensenada, with surf breaks, seafood stops and sweeping ocean panoramas the whole way.
Nearby Destinations
Other places to explore near Lemon Grove.
Plan a trip around Lemon Grove
Your trip starts here
Plan a road trip from Lemon Grove.
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.