- The list below includes 213 free or cheap things to do in or near National City, California, including 86 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Children's Entertainment and Movie Theaters.
- From Pepper Park to LM Pepper Park Boat Launch Ramp, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in National City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, La Jolla, Chula Vista and Santee.
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A historic stone home constructed in the late 1880s by Hubert Howe Bancroft, the Bancroft Rock House has been used as a guest house, a school, and a fireproof storage space over the years.
7.3 Miles
Located in the oldest adobe in the county, Bancroft Ranch House Museum has visiting hours where visitors can tour the structure. The house is preserved and managed by the Spring Valley Historical Society.
7.4 Miles
Visitors can hike through the San Miguel Mountain Trailhead to receive panoramic views of the San Diego desert landscape. The trail is 4.7 miles round trip and is suited for beginner to advanced hikers.
7.4 Miles
Chula Vista's Mount San Miguel Park features baseball and softball fields, basketball courts, an off leash dog park, ample green space, and playgrounds with an array of climbing structures and play equipment. The park also features picnic areas.
7.4 Miles
Situated on 7.7 acres, Collier Park features a lighted tennis court used for group Pickleball sessions. The park also offers a children's playground, picnic tables, barbeque grills, trees and open grass fields suitable for picnics and other recreational activities.
7.5 Miles
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4695 Nebo Drive, La Mesa, CA 91941
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The Pacific Southwest Railway Museum La Mesa Depot has the mission of providing educational facilities to celebrate the heritage of the railroad. The museum provides train rides to people of all ages.
7.6 Miles
The Mormon Battalion Historic Site is significant in both U.S. and Mormon history. Discover why the group of men and women joined the Army and marched from Iowa to San Diego.
7.6 Miles
O'Dunn Fine Art is a fine art gallery that includes 20th century paintings as well as contemporary paintings. The gallery features artists such as Wade Cline, John Titus Krempel, and Teri Gortmaker.
7.7 Miles
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4010 Twiggs Street, San Diego, CA 92101
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Offering over 100 points of interest, Old Town Trolley Tours of San Diego offers access to shopping, dining, parks and historic areas. The tour includes a trolley ride from Old Town Historic Park to the Gaslamp Quarter to Balboa Park.
7.8 Miles
Open for shore fishing and private boats, Lake Murray offers boat and kayak rentals. Furthermore, the area also features hiking trails, barbecue grills, picnic tables and concession stands that allow visitors to purchase a state fishing license.