- 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 soccer and softball complex, Big League Dreams features replica fields including Yankee Stadium, Dodger Stadium, Fenway Park and Angel Stadium. The facility offers batting cages, a children's playground, bleacher seating, a restaurant and a concession stand.
44.7 Miles
With seven miles of coastal bluffs, Salt Creek Beach is a prime spot for surfing. The beach sees over 2 million visitors every year who enjoy the unparalleled waves and body surfing opportunities.
44.8 Miles
Situated on 2.4 acres, Hidden Hills Park features a half basketball court and a large open grass field suitable for sports like soccer and football. The park provides two children's playgrounds, park benches, a paved path and picnic facilities.
45.1 Miles
Oak Tree Park offers a baseball field, basketball court, and a small playground at the top of a hill. There are 2 parking lots; one is located in front of the park, and the other on the hill.
45.2 Miles
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129 votes
2201 South 'A' Street, P.O. Box 548, Perris, CA 92572
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Preserving railroad history since 1956, the Orange Empire Railway Museum contains more than 200 train cars. Visitors can explore the 90 acres of trams, trains, and trolley's that helped shape the nation's history.
45.2 Miles
Seaview Park is a neighborhood park featuring a scenic walking trail leading to Thousand Steps Beach. The park offers self-guided displays of native plants, picnic tables, and large open fields.
45.5 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.
45.5 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.
45.6 Miles
A 1.5 mile trek, the Elephant Trees Trail will take you on a self-guided walk up to view a rarely seen Elephant tree. Depending on the time of year there is plenty of flora and fauna to discover as well.
45.6 Miles
Located in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Sandstone Canyon is situated at the end of a number of washes that are vehicle accessible. Narrow slots in sandstone formations and desert vegetation enrich this 15 mile desert canyon hike.