- 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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21472 Avenida De Los Fundadores, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
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Situated between two mountain peaks, Lago Santa Margarita has a man made lake for visitors to fish and swim in. There is a picnic area, fitness area, and walking paths.
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Families with younger children are the primary audience of Acorn Park. There are three distinct play areas with a variety of playground structures that are connected through several natural pathways in the tree-covered park.
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With white sands and clear waters, Laguna Beach offers visitors a clean beach to lounge in the sun and go surfing at. From the shore, visitors can spot Catalina Island in the distance.
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Crystal Cove State Park: El Moro Canyon is a natural attraction inside the Crystal Cove State Park that includes a bridge, campfire sites, and restrooms. The park can be used for camping, picnicking, and mountain biking.
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Part of the Regency Theatre chain, South Coast Cinema is a movie theater multiplex that shows mostly newly released Hollywood movies in all digital video and sound. The theater offers a rewards program, and is available for rentals.
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Created for use by the entire community, Kimball Park offers a variety of recreational activities. Along with a playground and skating facility, the park is further equipped with an amphitheater where concerts and other special events are held.
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Located in a private community, Hartfield Park offers many amenities. Along with a clubhouse for social events and gatherings, the park is equipped with basketball courts, an outdoor pool, tennis courts and playground.
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22760 Olympiad Road, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
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Florence Joyner Olympiad Park features nearly 20 acres, picnic areas, and walking trails, as well as playgrounds and sports fields. The park also features gardens that attract birds and insects when in bloom.
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Offering equestrian services, Bright Valley Farms provides visitors with riding lessons in both the traditional English and Western styles of horseback riding. The farm offers birthday party packages that include a group horseback ride.
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Located at the north end of Laguna Beach, Heisler Park offers beautiful views of the Pacific as well as occasional sightings of marine life. Having been recently remodeled, the park has artistic touches in places, is dog-friendly and has some great restaurants.