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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Kenny Mathews Music 1299 Scenic Dr, Escondido, CA MoreLess Info
Band teacher with 20 years of experience coaches students on instruments such as the guitar, piano, trumpet, flute, and ukelele
9.0 Miles
83% 23 votes
Parks 3450 Camino de los Coches, Carlsbad, CA MoreLess Info
Stagecoach Park has a lot of activities for families. It offers tennis courts, a playground, and a wide open space for picnics or ball games.
9.0 Miles
95% 19 votes
Breweries 1305 Hot Spring Way #101, Vista, CA 92081 MoreLess Info
A family owned brewery in the heart of Vista California, the Iron Fist Brewing Company provides a variety of beers for tasting, both year round and seasonal. Beer enthusiasts can enjoy a public tasting or reserve space for their own event.
9.0 Miles
100% 5 votes
Beaches Camino del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014 MoreLess Info
The 25th Street Beach is a public beach location commonly visited during the warmer days during the year. Visitors at the beach enjoy surfing, swimming, having picnics, or spending a day relaxing in the sun.
9.2 Miles
88% 17 votes
Parks 1601 Shadowridge Drive, Vista, CA 92081 MoreLess Info
A small, quiet park, Buena Vista park features a duck pond and multiple hiking trails. Visitors can view wildlife, use picnic facilities, and walk or bike on trails of varying widths and difficulty levels.
9.2 Miles
91% 11 votes
Dog Park S Melrose Drive, Vista, CA 92081 MoreLess Info
South Buena Vista Park is an unfenced, off-leash dog park. It offers spacious areas for dogs to run and socialize. The park also features a fenced-in play area for kids.
9.4 Miles
93% 43 votes
Food Tours Tent City Murals, 1715 Strand Way, Coronado, CA 92118 MoreLess Info
SoCal Food Tours is a tour company that provides safe and educational tours to local residents and visitors of Coronado. The company offers 3-mile walking tours that include samples of distinctive foods of Coronado.
9.7 Miles
88% 42 votes
Horseback Riding 17278 Highland Valley Rd, Ramona, CA 92065 MoreLess Info
Take a memorable horseback ride though the vineyards with Vineyard Trail Rides. Guests enjoy a scenic, hour-and-a-half ride through Milagro Farm, then are offered wine tastings and chocolates upon completion.
9.9 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks 14795 Silverset Street, Poway, CA 92064 MoreLess Info
Silverset Neighborhood Park is a public park tucked into a residential neighborhood that offers a playground and softball field for local resident use. The park also has a popular running and walking track that circuits one section of the area.
10.0 Miles
80% 20 votes
Botanical Gardens 1270 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista, CA 92084 MoreLess Info
Alta Vista Gardens is a botanical garden featuring several rare plant species. The idea behind Alta Vista Gardens is to combine art with the natural beauty of the garden, with artwork by local artists integrated throughout.
10.1 Miles
76% 62 votes
Dog Park 6565 Alicante Road, Carlsbad, CA 92009 MoreLess Info
Located on 32 acres, Alga Norte Community Park features baseball and soccer fields, basketball courts, a dog park and an aquatic center. The park also provides shaded picnic areas, barbecue grills, a skate park and paved walking paths.
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