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30/03/2026

Shout-out to City of Santee Fire Department and all of the others that helped save homes and businesses yesterday 🙌

07/01/2026

Fun fact about The Yogurt Mill in El Cajon 🍦

Ever noticed our tower has a little lean to it? It’s not just because it’s an old building.👀

The structure was originally built to look like the Leaning Tower of Pisa but for a pizza shop.

In 1977, Yogurt Mill took it over and turned it into what it is today your favorite frozen yogurt spot. And the iconic lean? It stayed.

Got questions about our history or building? Ask us below.

Would you rather take a trip to the real Leaning Tower of Pisa,
or have a Yogurt Mill for Life card?💙

Let us know in the comments.

FrozenYogurtFun

15/11/2025

Looks like Better Buzz could be coming to Santee, but not at the former Wienerschnitzel location people thought ☕️

Better Buzz opened its newest location in Rancho Peñasquitos earlier this month

04/07/2025

Super cool idea for the new Topwater Grill at Santee Lakes

Effective 7/4 we will be utilizing new weekday and weekend parking passes that have a perforated section that can be ripped off of the parking pass and redeemed at TOPWATER GRILL🎉
You can take the perforated section to the restaurant and use your parking fee toward your purchase of $20 or more. 🎫🍔🥪🍟☕
ENJOY!

01/07/2025

Ouch 😢

The annual Lake Murray Fireworks and Music Fest in San Diego has been called off for 2025 due to increasing permit costs.

26/06/2025

Parkway Bowl is getting a glow up ✨

22/06/2025

The Playground, which currently has a location at Grossmont Center, is taking over the old Walgreens at Mission Gorge and Magnolia in Santee

Their tagline is “Designed for Children, Trusted by Parents. An indoor play space rooted in early childhood development—safe, engaging, and designed to support the way children learn best: through play.”

Who’s excited for this?

21/06/2025

What’s your favorite thing to eat at the fair 🎡

13/06/2025

Topwater Grill is opening up this weekend at Santee Lakes and we got a hold of their menu early 🤩

Are you excited for this place to open❓

06/06/2025

If you're anywhere near Santee, do yourself a favor and hit up The Stand this weekend. 🤤

Their Tex-Mex Steak Bowl? 🔥 Insane flavor.

The burgers? Juicy perfection.

House-made sauces? Game-changers.

And don’t even get me started on the milkshakes. 🍔🥤🌮

But here’s something even cooler—this weekend only, when you visit The Stand and show them this post, you’ll help support the Santee Community Foundation! 🙌

The Santee Community Foundation is a local nonprofit dedicated to enhancing life for all Santee residents—from youth rec programs to senior services, and from park upgrades to awesome community events like Brews & Bites and Fido Fest. 💚🌳🐾

So grab some food, support a great cause, and be part of something awesome happening in our community. 🌱

📆 Good all weekend long!
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01/06/2025

Santee Lakes has a new restaurant, Topwater Grill, opening up on Saturday, June 14th

Check out the details of the Grand Opening below ⤵️