Free & Cheap Things to Do in La Jolla, CA

  • The list below includes 275 free or cheap things to do in or near La Jolla, California, including 89 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Kayaking, Aquariums and Cooking Classes.
  • From Mount Soledad to Windansea Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in La Jolla and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, Chula Vista, San Diego and Santee.
  • The list below includes 275 free or cheap things to do in or near La Jolla, California, including 89 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Kayaking, Aquariums and Cooking Classes.
  • From Mount Soledad to Windansea Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in La Jolla and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, Chula Vista, San Diego and Santee.
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16.3 Miles
85% 231 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 1000 Gunpowder Point Drive, Chula Vista, CA MoreLess Info
Visitors of the Living Coast Discovery Center will be able to view a variety of animals, including reptiles, raptors, turtles, and sharks. The location also hosts day camps and overnight guest adventures.
16.3 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks 14795 Silverset Street, Poway, CA 92064 MoreLess Info
Silverset Neighborhood Park is a public park tucked into a residential neighborhood that offers a playground and softball field for local resident use. The park also has a popular running and walking track that circuits one section of the area.
16.4 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 9125 Edgewood Drive, Spring Valley, CA 91977 MoreLess Info
Offering a cozy outdoor space for play, Eucalyptus County Park is great for families. Along with a playground, the park is equipped with horseshoe pits, restrooms and a pavilion for group gatherings.
16.6 Miles
96% 84 votes
Neighborhoods 14134 Midland Rd, Poway, CA 92064 MoreLess Info
Guests can see life as it once was in the early 20th century at Old Poway Park. This destination features multiple historic buildings, train rides, a heritage museum and a park that if often used for picnics.
16.6 Miles
100% 29 votes
Scenic Railroads 14134 Midland Road, Poway, CA 92064 MoreLess Info
Enjoyed by both adults and children, the Poway-Midland Railroad is a railway that takes guests through Old Poway Park. Guests board a vintage train that rides along antique railing equipment that offers a traditional locomotive experience.
16.6 Miles
40% 30 votes
Dog Park 9550 Milden Street, La Mesa, CA 91944 MoreLess Info
Located within Harry Griffen Park, Canine Corners Dog Park is a fenced canine recreation facility with three separate dirt fields for dogs of different sizes. The park offers dog waste bags, drinking water, picnic tables, benches and trees.
16.6 Miles
25% 12 votes
Parks 9550 Milden Street, La Mesa, CA 91942 MoreLess Info
With 53 acres to explore, Harry Griffen Park offers visitors a wide range of amenities, from horseshoe pits, to picnic areas, to an off-leash dog park. The park has a 360-seat amphitheater that hosts an annual summer concert series.
16.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 13544 Aubrey Street, Poway, CA 92064 MoreLess Info
Aubrey Park features a rock pond and the distinctive 'golden fire hydrant.' The park also offers a baseball field and concession area, sheltered picnic areas, and a playground for children
16.7 Miles
100% 35 votes
Factory Tours 1980 Gillespie Way, El Cajon, CA 92020 MoreLess Info
Guests of Taylor Guitars will be able to purchase guitars and related apparel and home items. The location, founded in 1974, has offer innovations to the field of acoustic and electric guitars, including the New Technology neck and the Expression System pickup.
16.7 Miles
40% 15 votes
Soccer Field 9586 Murray Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942 MoreLess Info
La Mesa Indoor Soccer is a regulation sized indoor soccer arena that hosts a variety of leagues for both youth and adult players. The facility provides officials and scheduling, and offers refreshments.
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