Free & Cheap Things to Do in Del Mar, CA

  • The list below includes 285 free or cheap things to do in or near Del Mar, California, including 96 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Mini Golf, Horse Races and Beaches.
  • From Del Mar City Beach to Seagrove Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Del Mar and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, La Jolla, Poway and San Diego.
  • The list below includes 285 free or cheap things to do in or near Del Mar, California, including 96 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Mini Golf, Horse Races and Beaches.
  • From Del Mar City Beach to Seagrove Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Del Mar and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, La Jolla, Poway and San Diego.
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6.2 Miles
84% 2420 votes
Aquariums 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA 92037 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to marine education, conservation and appreciation, the Birch Aquarium at Scripps is one of the largest and most important aquariums in the United States. It is particularly noted for its coral exhibits.
6.2 Miles
85% 68 votes
Movie Theaters 471 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024 MoreLess Info
La Paloma Theatre is both a cinema and a venue for live music that opened in 1928. The theatre airs classic, independent, foreign and art films and also has featured notable artists like Jerry Garcia, Ralph Stanley, and Nickle Creek.
6.4 Miles
95% 429 votes
Beaches Encinitas, CA 92024 MoreLess Info
At the Moonlight State Beach, guests will have the opportunity to go swimming, surfing, and fishing. The site's facilities include volleyball and tennis courts and a snack bar for guests that may be seeking refreshments.
6.4 Miles
93% 514 votes
Botanical Gardens 230 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024 MoreLess Info
Visitors who are interested in viewing native plants, low water plants, and endangered plants may enjoy what the San Diego Botanic Gardens has to offer. The location also offers tours and hosts birthday parties for younger visitors.
6.4 Miles
90% 177 votes
Beaches 400 B St, Bottom of Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024 MoreLess Info
Encinitas's Moonlight State Beach is a sandy beach with a variety of amenities, including fishing swimming, and surfing. The beach also has a snack bar, volleyball courts, and tennis courts.
6.5 Miles
64% 400 votes
Aquariums Scripps Institution of Oceanography, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA 92037 MoreLess Info
Affiliated with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the University of California at San Diego, Birch Aquarium features a wide array of exhibits centering on ocean life. The aquarium also hosts many educational programs.
6.5 Miles
79% 73 votes
Movie Theaters 8879 Villa La Jolla Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037 MoreLess Info
A four-screen movie theater, La Jolla Village Cinema displays foreign and independent films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers party hosting and non-standard concession options including espresso, Fair Trade chocolate and Italian soda.
6.8 Miles
82% 11 votes
History Museums 450 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1988, San Dieguito Heritage Museum was established to preserve the artifacts, records and stories of the San Dieguito River area. Living history programs and several special events are held on the one acre property during the year.
6.9 Miles
56% 16 votes
Beaches 350 South El Portal, Encinitas, CA 92024 MoreLess Info
Accessible to the public via the long, narrow flight of stone steps that give it its name, Stone Steps Beach is a secluded and tranquil destination. The beach is a good spot for surfing, as for walking and jogging.
7.2 Miles
93% 2035 votes
Neighborhoods 8200 Camino del Oro, La Jolla, CA MoreLess Info
La Jolla Shores is arguably the most scenic spot in the San Diego area. Enjoy a cup of coffee or a morning jog on these miles of coastline.
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