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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18.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 10050 Austin Drive, Spring Valley, CA 91977 MoreLess Info
Located in a private community, Hartfield Park offers many amenities. Along with a clubhouse for social events and gatherings, the park is equipped with basketball courts, an outdoor pool, tennis courts and playground.
18.7 Miles
57% 426 votes
Movie Theaters 6941 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92009 MoreLess Info
Featuring a number of luxury amenities, the Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas is a movie theater that provides a comfortable and memorable movie viewing experience. The theater offers leather reclining seats, full-service in-theater dining, and a full bar menu.
18.8 Miles
82% 126 votes
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Cinepolis

Movie Theaters 6941 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92009 MoreLess Info
Cinepolis is a luxury theater in Carlsbad. Enjoy a relaxing dinner in their dining area, and watch a movie in their comfortable sofa chairs.
18.8 Miles
100% 14 votes
Cooking Classes 1526 Black Walnut Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078 MoreLess Info
Those seeking culinary activities will enjoy the NC San Diego Cooking Classes. The mobile company offers on-site cooking classes for family events, team building get togethers or in-home private classes.
18.9 Miles
100% 7 votes
Parks 1105 Elfin Forest Road, San Marcos, CA 92078 MoreLess Info
San Elijo Park is a large multi-use public park.  Amenities include horseshoe pits, picnic areas, baseball fields, football or soccer fields, dog park and children's play area. Children also enjoy the sprayground, a water play area for younger visitors.  
19.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 700 Seacoast Drive, Imperial Beach, CA 91932 MoreLess Info
Providing access to the water, Dunes Park offers a wide array of outdoor recreational activities. The park is equipped with volleyball nets, basketball hoops and a playground, and offers showers and restroom facilities for beachgoers.
19.0 Miles
30% 20 votes
Dog Park 1215 San Elijo Road, San Marcos, CA 92078 MoreLess Info
Located within San Elijo Hills Community Park, San Elijo Hills Dog Park features a partially sloped field consisting of grass and dirt. The park provides drinking water, benches and a separate small dog area.
19.1 Miles
96% 594 votes
Hiking Trails 14644 Lake Poway Rd, Poway, CA 92074 MoreLess Info
Nearly 8 miles in length, the Mount Woodson Trail offers views of Lake Poway, waterfalls and wildlife with access to Potato Chip Rock which provides a top-down view. The trail can be used for hiking and dog walking.
19.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 10925 Fury Ln, La Mesa, CA 91941 MoreLess Info
Deputy Lonnie G Brewer Park is a 5 acre park with an extensive lawn area, picnic tables and barbecues. The grassy areas make a suitable athletic field for soccer, baseball, flag football and other activities.
19.1 Miles
82% 39 votes
Walking Trails 14644 Lake Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064 MoreLess Info
Originally founded as a recreational site in 1972, Lake Poway Park focuses mostly on water-based activities in the lake like boating and fishing. The surrounding mountain areas in the park also feature hiking trails, picnic tables, and an archery range.
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