Free & Cheap Things to Do in Carlsbad, CA

  • 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.
  • 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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Classic sub sandwiches star at this deli, including turkey avocado, oven-roasted chicken, and an Italian loaded with four kinds of meat
23.2 Miles
47% 34 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 12349 McIvers Ct, Poway, CA 92064 MoreLess Info
Sportsplex USA Poway offers both recreational and competitive youth and adult sports leagues including softball and indoor soccer leagues. Their 15 acre facility includes three tournament quality softball fields and two indoor soccer arenas with synthetic turf.
23.3 Miles
53% 58 votes
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Get Air

Trampoline Parks 12160 Community Road, Poway, CA 92064 MoreLess Info
Get Air has children's attractions that are centered around their many trampolines, including a ninja course maze, dodgeball and slamball with a basketball hoop. They also have a foam pit with related activities.
23.8 Miles
46% 57 votes
Bowling Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064 MoreLess Info
Poway Fun Bowl offers typical aged bowling alley, without high end bar, good-looking staff, hipsters, or high-end pool tables for use. But, it has cheap beer and drinks, karaoke on Friday and Saturday nights in the bar, and the hourly pool tables in the arcade for those with minors.
23.9 Miles
73% 137 votes
Beaches Off Interstate 5 at Basilone Road, San Clemente, CA 92055 MoreLess Info
Visitors of San Onofre State Beach can go swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, wildlife viewing, surfing, geocaching, and fishing. The site contains overnight family and group campsites, bike trails, and hiking trails.
23.9 Miles
57% 7 votes
Skate Parks 241 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente, CA 92673 MoreLess Info
The San Clemente Skate Park is a public concrete skate park situated high on a grassy hill. The skate park is an expansive 12,000 sq. ft. and offers surfaces and bowls for varying challenge levels.
24.0 Miles
96% 130 votes
Cultural Centers 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, CA 92672 MoreLess Info
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens offers visitors the chance to learn about California's history, ecology, and culture. The location hosts yoga sessions, concerts and other musical performances, and weddings.
24.0 Miles
92% 698 votes
Piers & Boardwalks Del Mar Street, San Clemente, CA MoreLess Info
At the San Clemente Pier, visitors can take in views of the ocean while hiking along the boardwalk or fishing at the pier. The site also offers easy access to The Fishermen's Restaurant for those who wish to dine.
24.0 Miles
75% 20 votes
Beaches 620 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA 92672 MoreLess Info
Enjoy the sun along the 2-mile shoreline of San Cement City Beach or fish from the 1,200 ft long pier. A walking trail follows the sea-cliffs that surround the beach for 2.3 miles. Restrooms, picnic tables, and parking are available.
24.0 Miles
43% 14 votes
Dog Park 301 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente, CA 92672 MoreLess Info
The San Clemente Dog Park is also known by its full name Baron Von Willard Memorial Dog Park which allows dogs to freely run off their leashes. The park is segmented into two areas with one for small dogs while the larger area is for big dogs.
24.0 Miles
60% 5 votes
Skate Parks 247 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente, CA 92672 MoreLess Info
The Richard Steed Memorial Park is a recreational park that features a baseball field, a children’s play area, and three batting cages. The park also ha s a skateboarding park and picnic tables.
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