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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36.1 Miles
63% 8 votes
Parks 2005 E 4th Street, National City, CA 91950 MoreLess Info
Providing for an array of activities, El Toyon Park offers something for all ages. Along with a fully equipped playground, the park has both tennis and basketball courts, an athletic field and separate doggie play area.
36.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Music Venue 2700 E 4th St, 2nd Fl, National City, CA 91950 MoreLess Info
Providing performing arts events for the community, Liberty Hall Theatre features a mix of entertainment, from jazz bands to plays. The theater stars local actors and musicians from the community in its plays.
36.2 Miles
100% 62 votes
Parks 3299 Alta Laguna Blvd, Laguna Beach, CA MoreLess Info
Offering scenic views of Great Park and Laguna Beach, Alta Laguna PArk is a public park location commonly visited by those who love being in nature. Playground climbing structures, white sand, and nearby hiking trails are among the park's amenities.
36.2 Miles
100% 16 votes
Breweries 29851 Aventura Suite D, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
Cismontane Brewing Co. is one of southern California's most popular microbreweries. Located on the largest mountain in Orange County, the brewery offers a wide range of over 30 different beers.
36.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 25081 Velasquez Rd Laguna Hills, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 MoreLess Info
Once a historic fossil site, Costeau Park is a community park with open fields and sports courts for recreational activities. The park also has a playground, walking paths, and scattered picnic tables with grills for barbecuing.
36.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 10925 Fury Ln, La Mesa, CA 91941 MoreLess Info
Deputy Lonnie G Brewer Park is a 5 acre park with an extensive lawn area, picnic tables and barbecues. The grassy areas make a suitable athletic field for soccer, baseball, flag football and other activities.
36.3 Miles
94% 33 votes
Food Tours Forest Ave & Mermaid, Laguna Beach, CA MoreLess Info
Explore Laguna beach by taking part in a food tasting and historical walking tour with Flavors of Laguna. They offer you the opportunity to try out various local dishes and learn about the history along the way.
36.3 Miles
13% 16 votes
Dog Park Canada Vista Park, 24328 Antonio Parkway, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
A canine recreation and exercise facility, Rancho Santa Margarita Dog Park features enclosed fields consisting of dirt and wood chips. The park provides waste bags, water bowls, picnic tables and a separate area for smaller dogs.
36.3 Miles
100% 6 votes
Parks 30824 La Miranda, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
Home to a local summer concert series, Rancho Santa Margarita Central Park features fields suitable for open field recreational activities as well as picnic tables and grills. The park also has a roller hockey facility, playground and amphitheater.
36.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 21921 Avenida De Los Fundadores, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
Cielo Vista Park is home to a large playground with structures for kids and benches for adults, surrounded by trees and lawns. Other features include picnic areas with grills, as well as a few lighted tennis courts.
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