Free & Cheap Things to Do in La Mesa, CA

  • 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.
  • 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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19.8 Miles
94% 72 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 2132 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA 92014 MoreLess Info
Free Flight is a parrot sanctuary that is dedicated to the nurturing and re-socializing of the talkative bird species. The location offers public viewings of its animals and bird shows for those who wish to throw an event.
19.8 Miles
77% 22 votes
Mini Golf 15555 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014 MoreLess Info
At Pelly's Mini Golf at Del Mar Golf Center, players can enjoy a game of putt putt golf. The location also hosts birthday parties, team-building and corporate events, and both Boy and Girl Scout programs.
19.9 Miles
94% 16 votes
Parks 1628 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Del Mar, CA 92014 MoreLess Info
Multi-use San Dieguito County Park features playgrounds, picnic areas and pavilions and is available for weddings and special events. The park is also home to Miracle Field, a baseball field that accommodates children and adults with special needs
20.0 Miles
90% 364 votes
Horse Races just west of I-5 at the Via de la Valle exit, Del Mar, CA MoreLess Info
The Del Mar Race Track is a racing track that features an infield pacific pavilion for groups of 20-2,000, skyrooms, celebrity suites, and a seaside tropical cabana. The track offers season passes and clubhouse seating.
20.3 Miles
90% 346 votes
215

Dog Beach

Dog Park 3006 Sandy Lane, Del Mar, CA 92014 MoreLess Info
As the name suggests, Dog Beach, also known as North Beach, is a canine-friendly site that offers dog lovers the chance to walk their pets along the ocean. Dogs can be released from their leashes from after Labor Day.
20.3 Miles
44% 43 votes
Haunted Tours 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014 MoreLess Info
The Scream zone is a haunted attraction that is made up of the house of horror, the chamber, the haunted hayride, and zombie paintball. The facility offers free admission to adults.
20.4 Miles
100% 30 votes
Hiking Trails Lake Poway Park, 14644 Lake Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064 MoreLess Info
Situated at the top of Mount Woodson, Potato Chip Rock is a thin rock formation in the shape of a potato chip. Hikers often use this rock as a place to relax after the challenging hike up the mountain.
21.0 Miles
88% 118 votes
Gardens Kit Carson Park, Escondido, CA MoreLess Info
Queen Califa's Magical Circle is the only project of this kind in America. It has 10 sculptures, without the benches which are also sculpted. Inside of it there are planted native shrubs, maintaining the tone of the site.
21.3 Miles
92% 13 votes
History Museums 645 Main Street, Ramona, CA 92065 MoreLess Info
Visitors can explore the cultural history of the Santa Maria Valley at the Guy B Woodward Museum. The museum is a complex of quaint shops, historical buildings, and antique exhibits.
21.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
History Museums 645 Main Street, Ramona, CA 92065 MoreLess Info
Operated by the Ramona Historical Society the Guy B Woodward Musem maintains collections and archives pertaining to the culture of the old West. The museum has a variety of exhibits, including antiques and artifacts, and has a gift shop.
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