- The list below includes 183 free or cheap things to do in or near Carlsbad, California, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Beaches, Dog Park and Parks.
- From Carlsbad State Beach to Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Carlsbad and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Jolla, Poway, Oceanside and Escondido.
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Sushi rolls, including vegetarian and Cajun-inspired styles, complement Japanese entrees such as teriyaki dinners and tempura platters
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3015 Pala Mission Road, Escondido, CA 92059
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Mission San Antonio de Pala offers mass services at 8AM on Monday through Friday, on Saturday at 5PM, and at multiple times on Sunday. The location also hosts fiestas and other special events for churchgoers to enjoy.
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8879 Villa La Jolla Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037
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A four-screen movie theater, La Jolla Village Cinema displays foreign and independent films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers party hosting and non-standard concession options including espresso, Fair Trade chocolate and Italian soda.
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Lower Trestles is a well known and internationally featured surfing spot located at San Onofre State Beach. Named after the Trestle Bridge under which surfers must walk, it features consistently better surf in comparison to the remainder of the beach.
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Spanning 700 acres, Blue Sky Ecological Reserve is located in a canyon blanketed in oak trees. The reserve is home to a wide variety of plant and animal species, and features a network of hiking trails.
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Silverset Neighborhood Park is a public park tucked into a residential neighborhood that offers a playground and softball field for local resident use. The park also has a popular running and walking track that circuits one section of the area.
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5452 5th Street, Fallbrook, CA 92028
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With produce stands set up all over the region, Temecula Valley Strawberry Farms grows a variety of seasonal strawberries at its farm. Visitors can take a tour of the farm and take a basket to pick their own strawberries.
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La Jolla Shores is arguably the most scenic spot in the San Diego area. Enjoy a cup of coffee or a morning jog on these miles of coastline.
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La Jolla, California is home to the La Jolla Cove, a sheltered, small beach with pristine waters that draws smaller crowds than other nearby beaches. The calm water is excellent for beginning kayakers and surfers.
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2216 Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037
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With Hike Bike Kayak San Diego, visitors can tour native coastline by kayak with experienced ecological guides that work professionally as biologists. During the tour, visitors have the opportunity to kayak by seals, dolphins, and whales.
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With La Jolla Kayak, visitors can join kayaking excursions to explore the region's caves, spot ocean life like whales and leopard sharks, or enjoy the sunset from the sea. Each kayak trip includes a quick lesson for operating the kayak.