- 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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A small park distinguished by a creek running along its edge, Valle Verde Park features sports fields, a playground for younger kids with play structures and swings, and picnic and cookout areas.
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A training venue for horseback riding, Liz Bolton Stables specializes in saddleseat riding. With advanced classes and instruction, some students from this stable have even become riding competitors. The stable also leases horses for special events.
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Situated on 19 acres, Sunset Park - San Marcos features open green space along with facilities for volleyball, basketball, soccer and football. The park also provides a dog park, picnic areas, children's playgrounds, walking trails and an amphitheater.
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Camulos Farm offers a wide range of services for both horse and rider. Camulos provides lessons and amenities for beginners to the most advanced riders and features BBQ's and Barn Days for all patrons.
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Spanning 700 acres, Blue Sky Ecological Reserve is located in a canyon blanketed in oak trees. The reserve is home to a wide variety of plant and animal species, and features a network of hiking trails.
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Featuring a competition style street course, Aura Skatepark provides ramps, rails and a bowl along with a lounge area providing game tables and arcade game machines. The park offers party hosting, skateboard training and custom ramp design and construction.
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Visitors can enjoy an indoor trampoline park that also offers dodgeball and slam ball at Get Air Vista. The facility hosts parties and events and also features foam pits, slackline, and a ninja course.
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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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Nearly 8 miles in length, the Mount Woodson Trail offers views of Lake Poway, waterfalls and wildlife with access to Potato Chip Rock which provides a top-down view. The trail can be used for hiking and dog walking.
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Originally founded as a recreational site in 1972, Lake Poway Park focuses mostly on water-based activities in the lake like boating and fishing. The surrounding mountain areas in the park also feature hiking trails, picnic tables, and an archery range.