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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45.9 Miles
95% 20 votes
Movie Theaters 25471 Rancho Niguel Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 MoreLess Info
Regency Theatres Director's Cut Cinema is a movie theater that offers a rewards program for purchases of movies or concessions. The theatre's auditoriums are available for rent for private meetings.
46.0 Miles
95% 208 votes
Beaches Ninth Ave and Pacific Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
1,000 Steps Beach is an isolated beach, and it is always almost empty, especially because the visitor has to climb down more than 200 steps until reaching it. It has a bathroom, a shower and a counter-top.
46.0 Miles
94% 233 votes
Beaches 9th Ave & Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92652 MoreLess Info
Thousand Steps Beach is a public beach at the bottom of a 230 step staircase across from the Pacific Coast Highway. The beautiful sandy beach has arches and a hidden cave at the south end, accessible only at low-tide.
46.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 23082 Avenida Empressa, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
Tijeras Creek Park is a city park featuring three multipurpose athletic fields (used primarily for baseball.) The park also offers a playground, open fields, a tot lot, and public restrooms.
46.1 Miles
44% 59 votes
Paintball 14881 Temescal Canyon Road, Lake Elsinore, CA 92532 MoreLess Info
Jungle Island Paintball is a large paintball and airsoft facility featuring eleven paintball fields and three airsoft fields. Each field has a separate unique theme with themes ranging from World War 2 to Somalia.
46.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Historic Homes 150 S Dillon Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583 MoreLess Info
Preserving the life and history of San Jacinto in the late 1800's, Estudillo Mansion is available for tours and city sponsored special events. The stately brick estate features sprawling grounds and a charming wrap around porch.
46.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks S D Street, Perris, CA 92570 MoreLess Info
Mercado Park offers amenities for children including a playground with many features and a splash pad, while adults can enjoy exercising in the open areas. There are several picnic areas as well.
46.3 Miles
100% 3 votes
Baseball Fields 23031 Arroya Vista, Ste A, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
The OC Xtreme Training Academy is a baseball training facility that strives to increase its students' performance in the sport of baseball. Summer camps, sports clinics, and private training lessons are among the services provided.
46.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 29715 Avenida de Las Banderas, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
Arroyo Vista Park is a community park that features a heated Junior Olympic sized swimming pool. The park also has a playground, sand volley court, tennis courts, covered picnic and barbecue areas, and variety of athletic fields.
46.4 Miles
92% 50 votes
Beaches 31621 Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA MoreLess Info
From its location adjacent to Thousand Steps Beach, Table Rock Beach is popular with divers who use the large rock as a diving board, even though it is not the smartest idea. The beach is a popular wedding site.
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