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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27.0 Miles
65% 40 votes
Bowling 945 San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069 MoreLess Info
Featuring 40 lanes, AMF Eagle Lanes provides open and league bowling with shoe rental. The bowling center also has a pool table, a snack bar, game machines and a separate bar area with a big screen television.
27.0 Miles
83% 6 votes
Parks 601-753 Woodland Parkway, San Marcos, CA 92069 MoreLess Info
Known for its picnicking opportunities, Woodland Park offers 11 acres of land with ponds, fountains, and shaded areas. The picnic areas have several playgrounds with climbing walls, swings, and other play structures.
27.1 Miles
89% 19 votes
Dog Park 3450 E Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92027 MoreLess Info
Home to stately shady trees, lush green grass land and picnic tables is Mayflower Dog Park. The park offers a safe, fenced in area for dogs to run and play off leash.
27.1 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.
27.1 Miles
55% 127 votes
Movie Theaters 1180 W San Marcos, San Marcos, CA 92078 MoreLess Info
Edwards San Marcos Stadium Cinema is a multi-screen cinema that shows first run movies. The cinema is wheelchair accessible and offers listening devices, digital projection and stadium seating. There is also a game center and photo booth.
27.2 Miles
65% 63 votes
Lake 1700 La Honda Drive, Escondido, CA 92027 MoreLess Info
Dixon Lake is available for hiking, camping and, of course, fishing. It also has lodging possibilities and it is the host of several festivals each year.
27.2 Miles
100% 21 votes
Laser Tag 1290 W San Marcos Blvd, Ste 101, San Marcos, CA 92078 MoreLess Info
Guest can enjoy regular laser tag games along with the Lazer Frenzy laser maze experience at Invasion Laser Tag. Invasion Laser Tag also hosts birthday parties, corporate events, and other group gatherings.
27.3 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.
27.3 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.
27.7 Miles
76% 62 votes
Dog Park 6565 Alicante Road, Carlsbad, CA 92009 MoreLess Info
Located on 32 acres, Alga Norte Community Park features baseball and soccer fields, basketball courts, a dog park and an aquatic center. The park also provides shaded picnic areas, barbecue grills, a skate park and paved walking paths.
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