- The list below includes 233 free or cheap things to do in or near El Cajon, California, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Bowling and Go Karts.
- From The Water Conservation Garden to Wells Park Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in El Cajon and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, La Jolla, Chula Vista and Poway.
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The Simic Gallery has a collection of tasteful fine art. For the beginning or experienced collector, they offer pieces that are within many budgets.
18.6 Miles
Presenting all forms of art created since 1950, the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, seeks to engage the public through their exhibitions of art, artists, and the artistic process. In addition to their collection of 4,000 works, the museum hosts a wide-variety of traveling exhibitions and demonstrations.
18.6 Miles
Windansea Beach often has great surfing conditions. Therefore, it often serves as the homeport for some of surfers very best athletes including Joey Cabell, Pat Curren, Mike Diffenderfer, Chris O'Rourke, Mickey Munoz and Butch Van Artsdalen. Swimmers can swim in the lifeguard protected area.
18.7 Miles
The La Jolla Children's Pool is a popular spot for wading, swimming and spending time with the sea lions and harbor seals that have adopted the Pool as their own. Parking is free, but paid lots are also available. Lifeguards are on duty.
18.7 Miles
Located within the La Jolla Underwater Park Ecological Reserve, La Jolla Caves is a series of seven caves that are about 75 million years old. Six of the caves must be reached by boat or kayak.
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One of the widest stretches of land in the area, Torrey Pines State Reserve is still located within San Diego city limits. The nearby park is a great place to enjoy scenic overlooks, trails, and plenty of opportunities for exercise.
19.1 Miles
Offering a luxury movie-viewing experience, Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas is a movie theater that provides a unique and memorable experience to its guests. Amenities include in-theater waiter service, luxury reclining seats, and a full bar menu, among others.
20.3 Miles
With 100 acres developed for use, Kit Carson Park is home to walking trails, gardens, ponds, playground areas, multiple sports fields, and a sports complex with a skate park, roller hockey arenas, soccer areas, and a disc golf course
20.4 Miles
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Kit Carson Park, 3333 Bear Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025
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Queen Califia's Magical Circle Garden is the only American sculpture garden. The garden consists of nine large-scale sculptures, a circular 'snake wall' and maze entryway, sculpturally integrated bench seating and native shrubs and trees.
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Queen Califa's Magical Circle is the only project of this kind in America. It has 10 sculptures, without the benches which are also sculpted. Inside of it there are planted native shrubs, maintaining the tone of the site.