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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46.7 Miles
91% 92 votes
Parks 28241 La Paz Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 MoreLess Info
The Laguna Niguel Regional Park boasts a 44-acre lake, which is regularly stocked with catfish, bass and bluegill. Furthermore, a large assortment of trees surround the park providing shade for picnicking and space for hiking.
46.7 Miles
100% 5 votes
Parks 27241 La Paz Road, Mission Viejo, CA 92692 MoreLess Info
A public park, Oso Viejo Community Park features a wide variety of playground equipment, including tube slides, climbing structures, and swings, as well as benches, covered picnic pavilions, and walking trails. The park also has sports fields.
46.7 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks 31504 Avenida de Las Flores, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
A sports complex, Trabuco Mesa Park features three tennis courts, four softball fields and a full basketball court. The park also has a children's playground and a picnic area with barbecue grills.
46.8 Miles
100% 16 votes
Breweries 29851 Aventura Suite D, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
Cismontane Brewing Co. is one of southern California's most popular microbreweries. Located on the largest mountain in Orange County, the brewery offers a wide range of over 30 different beers.
46.8 Miles
13% 16 votes
Dog Park Canada Vista Park, 24328 Antonio Parkway, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
A canine recreation and exercise facility, Rancho Santa Margarita Dog Park features enclosed fields consisting of dirt and wood chips. The park provides waste bags, water bowls, picnic tables and a separate area for smaller dogs.
46.8 Miles
57% 23 votes
Fishing 28241 La Paz Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 MoreLess Info
Part of the Laguna Niguel Regional Park, Laguna Niguel Lake is a 44 acre lake. The lake is suitable for fishing, containing a diverse collection of fish, with a large population of largemouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill.
46.8 Miles
86% 7 votes
Hiking Trails Highlands Ave & Ridgview Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 MoreLess Info
Hikers can experience a wide dirt trail that runs along the southern ridge of the Aliso and Wood Canyons Regional Park with Aliso Summit Trail. The trail is 7.5 miles long and has a variety of scenic views.
46.9 Miles
75% 8 votes
Parks 39555 Great South Stage Route of 1849, Julian, CA 92036 MoreLess Info
With a camping site and walking trails, Agua Caliente County Park offers activities for everyone to enjoy. Located in Julian, park visitors can also take advantage of the community pools and spa.
47.0 Miles
79% 67 votes
Parks 31131 S Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
Aliso Beach offers a range of water activities including swimming, skimboarding, surfing, skin diving and paddle boarding. The beach also features tidepool exploration as well as a tot lot for children.
47.2 Miles
91% 164 votes
National & State Parks 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 MoreLess Info
With approximately 4,500 acres of natural open space land, Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park is designated as a wildlife sanctuary. A popular spot for hiking and biking, the park is home to many rare and endangered plants and animals.
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