- The list below includes 237 free or cheap things to do in or near La Mesa, California, including 87 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Arts & Crafts Classes, Playgrounds and Movie Theaters.
- From Mt Helix Park to Lake Murray, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in La Mesa and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Jolla, Chula Vista, Poway and San Diego.
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15.2 Miles
93%
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Corner of Girard Avenue & Genter Street, La Jolla, CA
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The students and staff of La Jolla Elementary are helped by the La Jolla Open Aire Market which is placed on their upper playground every Sunday. Essentially, it is a Farmer's Market with a diverse food court, farm-fresh produce, artisans, and live music.
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SoCal Food Tours
Tent City Murals, 1715 Strand Way, Coronado, CA 92118
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SoCal Food Tours is a tour company that provides safe and educational tours to local residents and visitors of Coronado. The company offers 3-mile walking tours that include samples of distinctive foods of Coronado.
15.3 Miles
One of the world's most unique cooking schools, Harvard Cookin' Girl is located in La Jolla, California. Students work together in a small kitchen under the watchful eye of the proprietor. Harvard Cookin' Girl offers classes for adults, teens, children, corporate groups and other organizations.
15.4 Miles
Sanny Jim Cave offers beautiful views of the ocean waves crashing against its big rocks. The cave is reached through an old staircase which can be used after paying a small entry fee. It is a unique thrilling experience in itself.
15.4 Miles
Clients of We Love Tourists experience La Jolla on Segways. These machines are safe, stable and make it easy to cover large distances without exhaustion. We Love Tourists also offers walking tours of attractions such as Sea World.
15.4 Miles
Serving as both a satellite location for the Comedy Store in Hollywood and a local comedy club, the Comedy Store La Jolla acts as a prominent venue for standup comedy in the area. National headliners perform every weekend and local comedians play on Sundays and Wednesdays.
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The Simic Gallery has a collection of tasteful fine art. For the beginning or experienced collector, they offer pieces that are within many budgets.
15.5 Miles
La Jolla, California is home to the La Jolla Cove, a sheltered, small beach with pristine waters that draws smaller crowds than other nearby beaches. The calm water is excellent for beginning kayakers and surfers.
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Windansea Beach often has great surfing conditions. Therefore, it often serves as the homeport for some of surfers very best athletes including Joey Cabell, Pat Curren, Mike Diffenderfer, Chris O'Rourke, Mickey Munoz and Butch Van Artsdalen. Swimmers can swim in the lifeguard protected area.
15.7 Miles
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2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
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Torrey Pines Glideport is a haven of paragliders. Go to paraglide yourself or to watch the adventure in action.