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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17.0 Miles
50% 2 votes
Bus Tours 9240 Olive Drive, Spring Valley, CA 91977 MoreLess Info
Outback Adventures is a shuttle service company that provides bus transportation for Baja area bike rides. The company focuses on the Rosarito Ensenada Fun Bike Ride, for which it has been providing transportation since 1980.
17.1 Miles
95% 22 votes
Beaches 1700 Neptune Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024 MoreLess Info
Surrounded by cliffs, Grandview Beach is a local surfing spot with opportunities for volleyball, picnics, and body boarding. It has a wooden overlook where visitors can take in views of the ocean and beach below.
17.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Children's Entertainment 3030 Plaza Bonita Road, National City, CA 91950 MoreLess Info
Open during Halloween season, Pumpkin Station has a pumpkin patch as well as children's attractions including a Ferris wheel, giant slide, mini slide, play center, train ride and petting zoo. They also offer 3 hour private parties.
17.1 Miles
86% 7 votes
Parks 550 Park Ctr Drive, Santee, CA 92071 MoreLess Info
A multipurpose community park, Town Center Community Park features sports fields including soccer and baseball, a system of hiking and running trails, and an outdoor stage that hosts a variety of concerts.
17.2 Miles
47% 85 votes
Bowling 1280 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA 92020 MoreLess Info
A 68-lane bowling center, Parkway Bowl offers open and league bowling along with a laser tag arena. The center provides automatic scoring and bumpers, food and drinks, billiard tables, arcade games, private event hosting and a full bar.
17.2 Miles
65% 100 votes
Movie Theaters 3050 Plaza Bonita Road, National City, CA 91950 MoreLess Info
AMC Plaza Bonita 14 is a movie theater that has amenities including stadium seating, theatre rentals, and digital projection. The cinema also has closed captioning, assisted listening devices, and wheelchair access.
17.3 Miles
91% 68 votes
Parks 4901 Mt Helix Dr, La Mesa, CA 91943 MoreLess Info
Upon reaching the top of Mount Helix Park, visitors will be able to overlook the city as well as the ocean. The park is a popular spot for weddings, driving tours, hiking and yoga.
17.3 Miles
96% 46 votes
Parks Mt Helix Drive, La Mesa, CA 91943 MoreLess Info
Recognized as one of San Diego's premier landmark parks for it's city views is Mt. Helix Park. The park offers star gazing events, picnic areas, walking trails and is dog friendly.
17.3 Miles
- 1 votes
Sports Teams (Amateur) Santee, CA MoreLess Info
Founded in 2005, San Diego Storm Baseball is a travel baseball organization that has multiple teams ranging from ages 9 to 17. The organization offers baseball clinics throughout the year.
17.4 Miles
100% 14 votes
Playgrounds 550 Marina Parkway, Chula Vista, CA 91910 MoreLess Info
With ocean views, the J Street Marina Park is great for visitors to walk along the shoreline, swim, or just enjoy the sun. Facilities at the park include picnic tables and grills.
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