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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48.0 Miles
20% 5 votes
Parks 1400 Mitchell Avenue, Tustin, CA 92780 MoreLess Info
A complete disc golf course is available at Frontier Park. Visitors to the park can also access outdoor fitness equipment, a shaded picnic area with tables, children's playground equipment, and public restrooms.
48.1 Miles
47% 15 votes
Movie Theaters 1599 S San Jacinto Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583 MoreLess Info
In addition to many movie choices from yesterday's releases to popular movies that may have been missed in other theaters, Regal San Jacinto Metro 12 is also community centered with discounted movies throughout the summer and week.
48.3 Miles
86% 66 votes
Movie Theaters 1561 W Sunflower Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92704 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with three screens, Regency South Coast Village features an assortment of independent and classic films. The theater offers Dolby Digital sound, high-back love seats and a concession area with food and drinks.
48.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Historic Homes 150 S Dillon Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583 MoreLess Info
Preserving the life and history of San Jacinto in the late 1800's, Estudillo Mansion is available for tours and city sponsored special events. The stately brick estate features sprawling grounds and a charming wrap around porch.
48.3 Miles
37% 126 votes
Movie Theaters 901 S Coast Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 MoreLess Info
A 12-screen movie theater, Edwards Metro Pointe Stadium 12 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, mobile ticketing, a game room and a concession area with food and drinks.
48.3 Miles
87% 15 votes
Parks 10250 Pioneer Road, Tustin, CA 92782 MoreLess Info
Pioneer Park is a unique park with a number of different amenities available for use to its visitors. Amenities include a pioneer-themed playground, basketball court, picnic area, and a water play area.
48.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Race Tracks 18700 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, CA 92571 MoreLess Info
Open to Motorcross riders, Starwest MX Park provides a 1.5 mile dirt track with step-ups, jumps, varying elevation, and other challenges. The track is open to riders of all skill levels.
48.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 44175 Acacia Avenue, Hemet, CA 92544 MoreLess Info
Valley Wide Recreation offers an array of full amenities to the community such as covered picnic areas and playgrounds, lighted baseball fields and soccer fields as well as basketball and volleyball courts.
48.4 Miles
89% 19 votes
Race Tracks 18700 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, CA 92571 MoreLess Info
With a ½ mile clay track, Perris Auto Speedway offers a grandstand to watch sprint and stock races from. In the off season, visitors can rent the track for private use.
48.4 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 18700 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, CA 92571 MoreLess Info
At Real Ride Action Sports Camp, visitors can enjoy skating over ramps, half pipes, rails, and more. The camp has an indoor skate facility for freestyle skating opportunities, as well as an outdoor skating area.
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