- 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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Two separate zipline courses are offered at Skull Canyon Zipline which is spread over 160 acres. One course is aimed at those with no or little experience while the other is for visitors wanting a more extreme adventure.
40.6 Miles
Offering 48 lanes of traditional bowling, Brunswick Premier Lanes features automatic bumpers, glow lanes and a pro shop. The bowling center has arcade games, billiard tables, a snack bar and a lounge area with adult beverages.
40.6 Miles
El Moro Trails & Crystal Cove State Beach includes 3.5 miles of beach and trails ranging from 3 to 9 miles. The beach is popular with boarders, fisherman and kayakers while there are trails for novice and advanced hikers.
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1025 Tierra Del Rey, Chula Vista, CA 91910
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A 16-screen movie theater, Regal Rancho Del Rey Stadium 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, a party room and a concession area with food and drinks.
41.1 Miles
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2789 votes
Exit Irvine Center Dr. at intersection of I-405, Irvine, CA
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Irvine, California is home to the Irvine Spectrum Center, a large shopping mall that includes massive holiday displays and an ice skating rink. The Spectrum Center is one of the most important retail hubs in Irvine and surrounding areas.
41.7 Miles
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851 Showroom Pl #100, Chula Vista, CA 91914
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Visitors of the Sky Zone San Diego Indoor Trampoline Park will be able to enjoy open jump, sky slam, and ultimate dodgeball activities. The location, whose Ultimate Dodgeball Championships competitions will be featured on Fox Sports, also hosts birthday parties.
41.7 Miles
Providing access to the water, Dunes Park offers a wide array of outdoor recreational activities. The park is equipped with volleyball nets, basketball hoops and a playground, and offers showers and restroom facilities for beachgoers.
41.7 Miles
Montevalle Park provides a wide range of recreational activities including a skateboard park, soccer field, playground equipment, basketball and a tennis court. The park also offers walking trails, gazebos with shelters, picnic areas and a dog park.
41.8 Miles
Located in a 9,000-square-foot barn formerly used for produce sales by the Motte family, Motte Historical Museum houses a 20 car exhibit featuring vehicles from 1910 to 1969. The museum includes photographs and antiques and hosts private events.
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Sky Zone San Diego is an indoor trampoline park that has a pit filled with 10,000 foam cubes, a sky slam court, fitness classes, and trampoline dodge ball. The facility is available for birthday parties.