Free & Cheap Things to Do in Coronado, CA

  • The list below includes 212 free or cheap things to do in or near Coronado, California, including 86 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Movie Theaters, Parks and Playgrounds.
  • From Coronado Municipal Beach to Coronado Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Coronado and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, La Jolla, Chula Vista and San Diego.
  • The list below includes 212 free or cheap things to do in or near Coronado, California, including 86 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Movie Theaters, Parks and Playgrounds.
  • From Coronado Municipal Beach to Coronado Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Coronado and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, La Jolla, Chula Vista and San Diego.
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30.9 Miles
83% 6 votes
Parks Jacks Pond Park, San Marcos, CA 92078 MoreLess Info
Jack's Pond Park is a 23 acre park featuring a nature center. While swimming is not allowed, the pond is suitable for fishing. The park also offers a short walking trail, a playground, and picnic areas.
31.0 Miles
92% 13 votes
History Museums 645 Main Street, Ramona, CA 92065 MoreLess Info
Visitors can explore the cultural history of the Santa Maria Valley at the Guy B Woodward Museum. The museum is a complex of quaint shops, historical buildings, and antique exhibits.
31.0 Miles
56% 154 votes
History Museums 6115 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92011 MoreLess Info
Green Dragon Tavern & Museum is a museum that also has a restaurant and tavern, a private event space, a coffeehouse, and a bookstore. Exhibits include original newspapers from the founding days of the United States and signatures of John Hancock, Sam Adams, and John Adams.
31.0 Miles
55% 127 votes
Movie Theaters 1180 W San Marcos, San Marcos, CA 92078 MoreLess Info
Edwards San Marcos Stadium Cinema is a multi-screen cinema that shows first run movies. The cinema is wheelchair accessible and offers listening devices, digital projection and stadium seating. There is also a game center and photo booth.
31.0 Miles
65% 40 votes
Bowling 945 San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069 MoreLess Info
Featuring 40 lanes, AMF Eagle Lanes provides open and league bowling with shoe rental. The bowling center also has a pool table, a snack bar, game machines and a separate bar area with a big screen television.
31.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
History Museums 645 Main Street, Ramona, CA 92065 MoreLess Info
Operated by the Ramona Historical Society the Guy B Woodward Musem maintains collections and archives pertaining to the culture of the old West. The museum has a variety of exhibits, including antiques and artifacts, and has a gift shop.
31.2 Miles
83% 2156 votes
Gardens 5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92008 MoreLess Info
The vibrant, fragrant Carlsbad Flower Fields bloom for six to eight weeks every spring. Thousands of Ranunculus blossoms produce a riot of color that is the perfect backdrop for weddings and other events. Tickets to the Carlsbad Flower Fields are available at the Carlsbad Ranch.
31.2 Miles
92% 700 votes
Parks 6200 Flying Leo Carrillo Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92009 MoreLess Info
Carlsbad's Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park is a 27-acre space tucked into a scenic canyon. The park is open Tuesday through Sundayand is closed on national holidays. It is a popular spot for walking, jogging, hiking and relaxing. Dogs are not allowed.
31.3 Miles
61% 2015 votes
Aquariums One LEGOLAND Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008 MoreLess Info
One of the most popular parts of Legoland in Carlsbad, California is the Sea Life Aquarium. The aquarium contains thousands of exotic fish and aquatic mammals, including sharks, colorful anemones, playful seals and exotic crustaceans.
31.4 Miles
84% 295 votes
National & State Parks State Park Road, Escondido, CA MoreLess Info
One of Escondido's most popular camping parks is Palomar Mountain State Park. Because of its high, mountainous location, the park is considerably colder than surrounding areas. Park rangers advise campers and day visitors to avoid sudden chills by dressing in layers.
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