- 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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Aliso Beach offers a range of water activities including swimming, skimboarding, surfing, skin diving and paddle boarding. The beach also features tidepool exploration as well as a tot lot for children.
42.3 Miles
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70 votes
27741 Crown Valley Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA
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The Edwards Kaleidoscope Theatre offers all of the latest film releases. In addition, the facility also offers a full-service concession stand, plush seating in all of the theaters and multiple high-definition movie screens.
42.3 Miles
Jump 'n Jammin is an interactive playground featuring several multilevel play structures. These structures contain tubes, web crawls, slides, and climbing structures. Several games are also available, such as an obstacle course and interactive targets.
42.4 Miles
The Regency Theater specializes in independent and foreign films, but also showcases many of the new releases. It is a spacious facility that additionally offers numerous snacks and an alcohol bar.
42.4 Miles
95%
20 votes
25471 Rancho Niguel Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
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Regency Theatres Director's Cut Cinema is a movie theater that offers a rewards program for purchases of movies or concessions. The theatre's auditoriums are available for rent for private meetings.
42.4 Miles
Popular among local nature enthusiasts, K Q Ranch is a camping resort filled with numerous amenities and facilities for campers to enjoy. These amenities include a heated swimming pool, clubhouse, amphitheater, fully-stocked fishing lake, and full hook-up RV services.
42.5 Miles
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23 votes
Farmer Road outside of Julian, Julian, CA 92036
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At the Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve, visitors can access hiking trails and take in scenic views of the highly populated area. The location contains over 45 species of mammals and 150 of birds.
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Treasure Island Beach offers a range of popular activities including swimming, skin and scuba diving, tide pooling and other beach activities. The beach features a mostly sand bottom with shorebreak type surf that can become large with numerous rip currents.
42.5 Miles
Treasure Island Park is a sandy beach and park. The beach is suitable for swimming, scuba diving, tide pooling, and skimming. Fishing is strictly prohibited. The park offers picnic areas and open fields.
42.6 Miles
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91 votes
500 Diamond Drive, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
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With 6,600 fixed seats and 11 luxury suites, the Lake Elsinore Storm, The Diamond can accommodate more than 8,000 fans for baseball games. In addition, it can be converted into a 14,000-seat boxing or concert venue.