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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49.5 Miles
71% 7 votes
Specialty Shops 24012 Avenida De La Carlota, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 MoreLess Info
Suppliers of sporting equipment, Maxon Paintball offers everything needed to play the game. This includes everything from guns to goggles and other accessories. Equipment repair services are also available at this retail location.
49.5 Miles
93% 88 votes
Children's Play Area 24350 Swartz Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630 MoreLess Info
Featuring 12,000 square-feet of indoor play space, We Play Loud Inc. is an indoor playground featuring a variety of amenities for its guests to enjoy. These include a giant slide, pyramid obstacles, and a fireman climb, among numerous others.
49.6 Miles
94% 33 votes
Food Tours Forest Ave & Mermaid, Laguna Beach, CA MoreLess Info
Explore Laguna beach by taking part in a food tasting and historical walking tour with Flavors of Laguna. They offer you the opportunity to try out various local dishes and learn about the history along the way.
49.6 Miles
100% 7 votes
Parks 25176 Eastwing, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 MoreLess Info
A variety of athletic options are available at Ridgecrest Park, including tennis courts, a fitness court, and a basketball court. Walkers can enjoy a sidewalk loop through the park which provides panoramic views of Saddleback Valley.
49.6 Miles
50% 6 votes
Swimming Pool 29 Santa Barbara Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 MoreLess Info
The Aliso Viejo Aquatics Center has multiple swimming pools including a 25 yard lap pool, a recreation pool and one for toddlers to wade in. They hold many swimming classes for both adults and children.
49.6 Miles
89% 9 votes
Specialty Shops Lake Forest Marketplace, 23811 El Toro Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630 MoreLess Info
Costume Castle is a unique superstore in Lake Forest, California that offers an extensive selection in costumes year-round. The store offers children, adult and plus size costumes ranging from super heroes to film character favorites, creepy creatures and parody pieces.
49.7 Miles
86% 76 votes
National & State Parks Laguna Beach, CA 92652 MoreLess Info
Crystal Cove State Park: El Moro Canyon is a natural attraction inside the Crystal Cove State Park that includes a bridge, campfire sites, and restrooms. The park can be used for camping, picnicking, and mountain biking.
49.7 Miles
100% 7 votes
Parks 21701 Pittsford Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630 MoreLess Info
Pittsford Park is a neighborhood park with amenities such as a covered picnic shelter and playground equipment. Other features include rolling green hills, a volleyball court, a walking/jogging path, and tennis courts.
49.7 Miles
100% 24 votes
Hiking Trails Fern Valley Drive, Idyllwild, CA 92549 MoreLess Info
Humber Park is the starting point that branches off to several moderate to difficult hiking trails, the 'Devil's Slide' being the most popular. It is strongly advised to get a pass at the ranger station prior to hiking.
49.8 Miles
87% 338 votes
Beaches Laguna Beach, CA MoreLess Info
Main Beach is the largest beach in Laguna. While fishing is prohibited, there are plenty of entertainment opportunities, such as volleyball or jogging. Swimming is also permitted, but only in certain areas and months of the year.
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