- 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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Set on 3.96 acres, Aztec Park provides visitors with an open grass field with walking paths for joggers. The park has a playground with both rubber and wood chip flooring, featuring climbing structures and slides.
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Offering a cozy outdoor space for play, Eucalyptus County Park is great for families. Along with a playground, the park is equipped with horseshoe pits, restrooms and a pavilion for group gatherings.
8.2 Miles
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1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
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Dedicated to the first European to set foot on the west coast of the now United States, the Cabrillo National Monument tells a story of exploration in the 16th century. Visitors feel like a part of history as they gaze upon the spot where today's America began to take shape.
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2050 Entertainment Cir, Chula Vista, CA 91911
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Sleep Train Amphitheatre is an outdoor live music and event venue that attracts international performers as well as a variety of traveling expositions. It features a variety of amenities including restrooms and concessions.
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Comic book readers and Magic the Gathering players can find all their hobby needs at Crazy Fred's Cards & Comics. The shop also carries some collectibles and holds MTG games and tournaments almost daily.
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Forehand Field - CDO is a local baseball field that is host to a number of games throughout the season. The field is used by members of the East County Rattlers baseball team.
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1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
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The Fort Rosecrans Cemetery features several monuments and memorials, including the USS Bennington monument and the Ommaney Bay CVE-79 monument. The location dates back to the early days of the California territory.
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Lit for the first time in 1855, Old Point Loma Lighthouse stood guard over the San Diego coast for many years. Visitors can now enjoy tours of the lighthouse, complete with ranger presentations and 1880 styles.
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A 12-screen movie theater, AMC Otay Ranch 12 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, auditorium rentals for private events and a snack bar with food and drinks.
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Total Combat Paintball is a paintball facility that offers standard paintball play as well as splatmaster and nerf games. Themed events, like Zombie paintball, are sometimes offered. The facility also sells paintball supplies and equipment.