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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33.1 Miles
76% 58 votes
Playgrounds 851 Showroom Pl, Chula Vista, CA 91914 MoreLess Info
As an indoor play center, Kid Ventures Eastlake has a facility with village themed play areas. The party package includes a coordinator to help plan the party, a hostess to lead activities, and supervised play time.
33.2 Miles
52% 241 votes
Bowling 881 Showroom Pl, Chula Vista, CA 91914 MoreLess Info
A 16,000-square-foot facility, Eastlake Tavern+Bowl features ten lanes of bowling with shoe rental. The facility has a sports lounge with a dining menu, adult beverages, high-definition flat-screen televisions, arcade games and pool tables.
33.5 Miles
51% 129 votes
Movie Theaters 1025 Tierra Del Rey, Chula Vista, CA 91910 MoreLess Info
A 16-screen movie theater, Regal Rancho Del Rey Stadium 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, a party room and a concession area with food and drinks.
33.5 Miles
68% 53 votes
Family Fun Center 845 Lazo Ct., Chula Vista, CA 91910 MoreLess Info
Offering 48 lanes of traditional bowling, Brunswick Premier Lanes features automatic bumpers, glow lanes and a pro shop. The bowling center has arcade games, billiard tables, a snack bar and a lounge area with adult beverages.
33.6 Miles
79% 374 votes
National & State Parks 5000 Hwy 75, Coronado, CA 92118 MoreLess Info
Extensive beach fronts are featured within Silver Strand State Beach, including beaches along San Diego Bay and the Pacific Ocean. There is a large on-site parking lot, restrooms, and several pedestrian tunnels for those wanting to access different parts of the park.
33.6 Miles
Located on the campus of Southwestern College, Crown Cove Aquatic Center of Southwestern College features a wide range of aquatic activities, including stand up paddle boarding, surfing, and sailing. The facility offers and array of lessons and programs.
33.8 Miles
89% 18 votes
Laser Tag 510 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA MoreLess Info
Atlantis Laser Tag is a laser tag facility offering 20 different types of laser tag games. Attractions include a large underwater themed laser tag arena, a laser maze, and an in-house pizzeria.
34.1 Miles
100% 14 votes
Playgrounds 550 Marina Parkway, Chula Vista, CA 91910 MoreLess Info
With ocean views, the J Street Marina Park is great for visitors to walk along the shoreline, swim, or just enjoy the sun. Facilities at the park include picnic tables and grills.
34.5 Miles
100% 17 votes
Parks 1475 Lake Crest Drive, Chula Vista, CA 91915 MoreLess Info
The 12-acre Mountain Hawk Park is a community park that includes an amphitheater, basketball courts, picnic facilities, and a soccer field. The park also has walking trails that also can be used for biking.
34.6 Miles
94% 16 votes
Beaches I-5 Exit Christianitos, San Clemente, CA 92672 MoreLess Info
Lower Trestles is a well known and internationally featured surfing spot located at San Onofre State Beach. Named after the Trestle Bridge under which surfers must walk, it features consistently better surf in comparison to the remainder of the beach.
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