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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47.6 Miles
100% 9 votes
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AstroCamp

Observatories & Planetariums 26800 Saunders Meadow Road, Idyllwild, CA 92549 MoreLess Info
Idyllwild's AstroCamp offers one and two week programs that let kids learn about and experience some aspects of astronaut training. The camps are also focused on science education, allowing campers to look through powerful telescopes and participate in hands-on activities.
47.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks Mission Viejo, CA 92691 MoreLess Info
The Cox Sports Park is large park featuring several lighted baseball, softball, and soccer fields. The park also offers a playground and picnic area, as well as a snack bar.
47.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Movie Theaters 26364 Saunders Meadow Road, Idyllwild, CA 92549 MoreLess Info
Cafe Cinema is home to the Classic Film Society of Idyllwild. In business for over a decade, the cinema stages classic and art house film showings throughout the community, and hosts regular screenings in-house.
47.8 Miles
100% 3 votes
Swimming Pool 21601 Via Regressos, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
Surrounded by trees, Solana Park features a basketball court and two fields that can be used for baseball or open-field sports like soccer. It also has a walking trail, children's playground, covered picnic areas and a private access pool.
47.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Race Tracks 4 Orion, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 MoreLess Info
Radio controlled car racing is the primary focus of the Tamiya Raceway, specifically the racing of TCS Series radio controlled cars. Model shows are held at the venue throughout the year as well.
47.8 Miles
90% 31 votes
Beaches Victoria Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92652 MoreLess Info
With white sands and a view of the Pacific Ocean, Victoria Beach has facilities for visitors to play volleyball, skim board, body surf, and fish. Located on the beach is a historic Victorian turret for beach goers to visit.
47.8 Miles
60% 5 votes
Camping Site PO Box 518, Idyllwild, CA 92549 MoreLess Info
Situated inside the San Bernardino National Forest, Fern Basin Campground is open throughout the summer and intor fall for camping in a primitive setting. Sites within the campground can be reserved four days in advance from the National Park Service.
47.9 Miles
100% 5 votes
Playgrounds 28951 Melinda, Mission Viejo, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
Situated on 8.3 acres, Melinda Park features fields for softball, soccer and football along with a half basketball court. The park also offers a picnic shelter, paved walking paths, picnic tables, shade trees and a children's playground.
47.9 Miles
50% 8 votes
Camping Site 26375 State Hwy 243, Idyllwild, CA 92549 MoreLess Info
Situated on 50 acres of wilderness, Idyllwild Pines Camp & Conference Center hosts a Christian camp for kids of all ages. Campers get to sleep in a cabin and go through activities in the recreation area.
47.9 Miles
50% 14 votes
Movie Theaters 1688 N Perris Blvd, Perris, CA 92571 MoreLess Info
A movie theater featuring 10 auditoriums, Regency Perris 10 displays first-run feature films. The theater offers a room with arcade game machines, private party facilities and a concession stand with food and drinks.
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