- The list below includes 246 free or cheap things to do in or near Encinitas, California, including 107 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Botanical Gardens.
- From Moonlight Beach to Swami's Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Encinitas and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, La Jolla, Poway and Santee.
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Since 2010, pro skater shares his passions and teaches skateboarding skills at various locations
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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.
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Swami's Beach is a well-renowned surf spot that is overseen by the Self-Realization Fellowship ashram. The location becomes a major destination during the winter months due to its swells and standout right point break.
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400 B St, Bottom of Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024
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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.
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Surrounded by cliffs, Grandview Beach is a local surfing spot with opportunities for volleyball, picnics, and body boarding. It has a wooden overlook where visitors can take in views of the ocean and beach below.
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695 Normandy St, corner of Normandy Rd and Piraeus, Encinitas, CA 92024
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Weidner's Gardens is a retail and wholesale nursery of flowers that home grows 90% of its displayed products. The location also hosts events throughout the year, including a Succulent Tree Class and Poinsettia Greenhouse Tours.
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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.
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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.
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215 West K Street, Encinitas, CA 92024
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Founded in 1920, the Self-Realization Fellowship Hermitage and Meditation Gardens offer guests the opportunity to attend Sunday services or take a lecture tour. The location also offers Sunday School and How-to-Live Summer Youth Programs.
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At the Willow Creek Stables, guests will be able to sign up for a hunter / jumper lesson program that is suitable for guests of all ages. The location also features a large rec room with a kitchen, television, free Wi-Fi and outdoor BBQ.
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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.