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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Trapeze High 2470 Melru Lane, Escondido, CA MoreLess Info
Trained instructors teach students of all ages and skill levels on trapeze stunts with the help of lines and harnesses
10.9 Miles
62% 53 votes
Bowling 435 W Vista Way, Vista, CA 92083 MoreLess Info
The Vista Entertainment Center is largely centered around its 40 bowling lanes. In addition to open and league bowling, the facility also features a sports bar, dance club, arcade, and offers private rooms for groups and parties.
11.1 Miles
64% 177 votes
Go Karts 6212 Corte Del Abeto, Carlsbad, CA 92011 MoreLess Info
Older children and adults can enjoy the K1 Speed Carlsbad, which is an indoor go kart track with advanced kart vehicles. Along with the arrive and drive options, the site features driving leagues and packages for events and parties.
11.1 Miles
46% 57 votes
Bowling Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064 MoreLess Info
Poway Fun Bowl offers typical aged bowling alley, without high end bar, good-looking staff, hipsters, or high-end pool tables for use. But, it has cheap beer and drinks, karaoke on Friday and Saturday nights in the bar, and the hourly pool tables in the arcade for those with minors.
11.2 Miles
50% 4 votes
Parks 13500 Community Road, Poway, CA 92064 MoreLess Info
A neighborhood park, Hilleary Park features soccer fields along with tennis and basketball courts. The park also offers two children's playgrounds, restroom facilities, paved walking paths, picnic tables, shade trees and picnic shelters.
11.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Horseback Riding 15015 Lucidi Farms Way, Poway, CA 92064 MoreLess Info
An equestrian facility and show barn, Elite Show Stables offers training for both horse and rider in a competitive, focused environment. The stable offers care and coaching both under show circumstances and otherwise.
11.6 Miles
54% 37 votes
Dog Park 13094 Civic Center Drive, Poway, CA 92064 MoreLess Info
Nearly two acres of land are available at the Poway Dog Park. The site has three individual fenced-in areas that lets dogs run and play freely off their leashes along with a water faucet for the dogs and picnic tables.
11.6 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 13094 Civic Center Drive, Poway, CA 92064 MoreLess Info
Poway's Community Park features large green spaces and two good sized playgrounds with a variety of play equipment for kids. The park also features picnic tables and restrooms that are open to the public.
11.7 Miles
40% 42 votes
Movie Theaters 13475 Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064 MoreLess Info
Digiplex Poway is a local movie theater that shows its guests the latest Hollywood released films. Matinee ticket specials and a large concessions menu are among the amenities offered at the theater.
11.8 Miles
83% 12 votes
Parks 17953 Dos Picos Park Road, Ramona, CA 92065 MoreLess Info
Located on a 78-acre plot of land, the Dos Picos Co Park is a public park that offers a number of scenic mountain views to its visitors. Other amenities include a picnic area, a playground, and a nearby pond.
12.0 Miles
82% 11 votes
History Museums 450 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1988, San Dieguito Heritage Museum was established to preserve the artifacts, records and stories of the San Dieguito River area. Living history programs and several special events are held on the one acre property during the year.
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