- 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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The Idyllwild Nature Center offers a variety of hiking trails, a monarch butterfly exhibit and plenty of bird watching opportunities. The area also features picnic spots and occasional learning workshops.
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A spacious outdoor space, William S. Craycraft Park provides many activities for the community. Along with softball and baseball fields for competitive play, the park is also equipped with a playground, picnic areas and batting cages for practice.
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Sheep Hills Park
Aliso Creek Riding & Hiking Trl, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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Sheep Hills Park is a beautiful community park located in California's Laguna Hills. The park features rolling green hills and winding walking trails, as well as a small children's playground, picnic areas, large open play fields, including soccer and baseball.
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26701 Aliso Creek Road, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
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A movie theater featuring an IMAX auditorium, Edwards Aliso Viejo Stadium 20 & IMAX displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, a party room and a concession area.
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The completely fenced-in Grand Park has several playground structures for children in addition to paved walking paths for joggers or even dog walkers. The outdoor recreational area also features a small amphitheater where concerts are held during the summer.
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Built around Mount San Jacinto, which stands at 10,834 ft. in elevation, lies the Mount San Jacinto State Park. The park provides a serene environment for walking, hiking, and camping and is reachable within hours from several major local cities.
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25905 Highway 243, Idyllwild, CA 92549
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Part of the California State Parks system, the San Jacinto State Park Campground features a well-maintained and staffed camping area with many sites. The campground features fully working bathrooms with power and running water.
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Pinecrest Park is an ideal place for those seeking a little bit of everything so that everyone in the family can have a great time in the outdoors. This park features sports fields, playgrounds, a wilderness area, trails, and more.
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A neighborhood park that spans roughly half an acre, Aegean Hills Park features some open green space as well as a playground with play structures designed for younger children. There are also benches for parents to sit on.
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