- 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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39.3 Miles
89%
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33401 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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Spread over 8,000 acres, the Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park is situated within the western coastal Santa Ana Mountains. The park offers a Nature Center, bike trails, horseback riding trails, children's playground, and hiking trails.
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3207 Camino Vera Cruz, San Clemente, CA 92673
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Located in the hills, Forster Ranch Community Park provides visitors with grass fields and picnic areas for outdoor recreational activities. The playground has several climbing structures with slides, monkey bars, and swings on a sand floor.
39.3 Miles
The SOPAC Basketball Club is a center for boys and girls youth basketball. The center is the home of the Willie Farley Development Academy and offers leagues, travel basketball, training and club basketball.
39.4 Miles
A pottery and art studio, Painted Earth allows visitors to explore their creativity by creating original works of art. The studio offers a variety of classes, and welcomes groups and parties.
39.5 Miles
Pitstop Pub Sports Bar & Grill offers 24 beers on tap and 22 big-screen TVs for the sports-watching crowd. The bar features a full menu and special events such as karaoke, live music and dancing.
40.2 Miles
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19 votes
641 Camino De Los Mares, San Clemente, CA 92673
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Popular first-run Hollywood films are presented at Krikorian Premiere Theatres throughout the week with certain bargain ticket times. There are six individual auditoriums, a full snack bar, and select movies shown in Digital 3DX.
40.4 Miles
The Cleveland National Forest is a wildlife preserve that is home to over 3 million animals. The park features a target shooting area and is home to the Cedar Creek Falls permit area.
40.4 Miles
Suitable for both walking and hiking, Bear Canyon Loop Trail goes through the national forest. It covers over six miles of terrain and provides views of the river and local mountains.
40.4 Miles
Despite its somewhat unsettling name, Hellhole Canyon is actually a quite scenic hiking destination. A six mile round trip hike, the trail through Hellhole Canyon culminates at a 24 foot waterfall, an anomaly in this desert setting.
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200 Palm Canyon Dr, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is a great place to explore the desert and all the amazing rock formations. The park has many interesting hiking trails and a visitor center with its informative exhibits and helpful staff. Camping is available at the parking with RVs, hook-ups or tents.