Free & Cheap Things to Do in Escondido, CA

  • The list below includes 235 free or cheap things to do in or near Escondido, California, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Breweries, Hiking Trails and Movie Theaters.
  • From Queen Califia's Magical Circle Garden to Palomar Mountain State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Escondido and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, La Jolla, Poway and Santee.
  • The list below includes 235 free or cheap things to do in or near Escondido, California, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Breweries, Hiking Trails and Movie Theaters.
  • From Queen Califia's Magical Circle Garden to Palomar Mountain State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Escondido and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, La Jolla, Poway and Santee.
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13.9 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.
14.1 Miles
74% 27 votes
Horse Races 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014 MoreLess Info
At Del Mar Surfside Race Place, visitors can watch horse racing and place bets for their favorite horse. Visitors can attend the sports lounge or watch the races on the thousand TVs scattered throughout the facility.
14.1 Miles
96% 45 votes
Sports Teams (Amateur) Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a modern day roller derby league with the San Diego Derby Dolls. The roller derby also offers open skating and training, and features an on site shop.
14.2 Miles
90% 364 votes
Horse Races just west of I-5 at the Via de la Valle exit, Del Mar, CA MoreLess Info
The Del Mar Race Track is a racing track that features an infield pacific pavilion for groups of 20-2,000, skyrooms, celebrity suites, and a seaside tropical cabana. The track offers season passes and clubhouse seating.
14.2 Miles
44% 43 votes
Haunted Tours 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014 MoreLess Info
The Scream zone is a haunted attraction that is made up of the house of horror, the chamber, the haunted hayride, and zombie paintball. The facility offers free admission to adults.
14.3 Miles
62% 918 votes
Movie Theaters 12905 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130 MoreLess Info
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.
14.5 Miles
90% 346 votes
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Dog Beach

Dog Park 3006 Sandy Lane, Del Mar, CA 92014 MoreLess Info
As the name suggests, Dog Beach, also known as North Beach, is a canine-friendly site that offers dog lovers the chance to walk their pets along the ocean. Dogs can be released from their leashes from after Labor Day.
14.5 Miles
100% 30 votes
Hiking Trails Lake Poway Park, 14644 Lake Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064 MoreLess Info
Situated at the top of Mount Woodson, Potato Chip Rock is a thin rock formation in the shape of a potato chip. Hikers often use this rock as a place to relax after the challenging hike up the mountain.
14.6 Miles
94% 72 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 2132 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA 92014 MoreLess Info
Free Flight is a parrot sanctuary that is dedicated to the nurturing and re-socializing of the talkative bird species. The location offers public viewings of its animals and bird shows for those who wish to throw an event.
14.6 Miles
91% 32 votes
Paintball 1300 Warnock Drive, Ramona, CA 92065 MoreLess Info
Velocity Paintball Park provides 14 playing fields with a variety of terrain and obstacles for paintball. They offer separate walk-on games for beginner and advanced players and host a variety of private groups such as family outings and birthday parties.
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