Free & Cheap Things to Do in Oceanside, CA

  • The list below includes 173 free or cheap things to do in or near Oceanside, California, including 113 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Movie Theaters, Fishing and Bike Paths.
  • From The Pier at Oceanside to Harbor Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Oceanside and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carlsbad, San Clemente, Escondido and Fallbrook.
  • The list below includes 173 free or cheap things to do in or near Oceanside, California, including 113 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Movie Theaters, Fishing and Bike Paths.
  • From The Pier at Oceanside to Harbor Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Oceanside and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carlsbad, San Clemente, Escondido and Fallbrook.
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Enjoy classic and newage bar fare such as kale salad, hamburgers, oysters, and more
24.9 Miles
82% 39 votes
Walking Trails 14644 Lake Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064 MoreLess Info
Originally founded as a recreational site in 1972, Lake Poway Park focuses mostly on water-based activities in the lake like boating and fishing. The surrounding mountain areas in the park also feature hiking trails, picnic tables, and an archery range.
25.0 Miles
78% 257 votes
Art Museum 700 Prospect St., La Jolla, CA MoreLess Info
Presenting all forms of art created since 1950, the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, seeks to engage the public through their exhibitions of art, artists, and the artistic process. In addition to their collection of 4,000 works, the museum hosts a wide-variety of traveling exhibitions and demonstrations.
25.0 Miles
96% 188 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 39400 Clinton Keith Road, Murrieta, CA MoreLess Info
At Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, visitors can go walking, hiking, biking, and horseback riding. The location offers interpretive trail walks, outreach programs, interpretive programs, and views of historic adobe buildings.
25.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 13544 Aubrey Street, Poway, CA 92064 MoreLess Info
Aubrey Park features a rock pond and the distinctive 'golden fire hydrant.' The park also offers a baseball field and concession area, sheltered picnic areas, and a playground for children
25.2 Miles
81% 360 votes
Caverns & Caves La Jolla, CA MoreLess Info
Located within the La Jolla Underwater Park Ecological Reserve, La Jolla Caves is a series of seven caves that are about 75 million years old. Six of the caves must be reached by boat or kayak.
25.3 Miles
97% 768 votes
Visitor Centers 7430 1/2 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037 MoreLess Info
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.
25.3 Miles
67% 15 votes
Comedy Clubs 916 Pearl St, La Jolla, CA 92037 MoreLess Info
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.
25.3 Miles
96% 84 votes
Neighborhoods 14134 Midland Rd, Poway, CA 92064 MoreLess Info
Guests can see life as it once was in the early 20th century at Old Poway Park. This destination features multiple historic buildings, train rides, a heritage museum and a park that if often used for picnics.
25.3 Miles
100% 29 votes
Scenic Railroads 14134 Midland Road, Poway, CA 92064 MoreLess Info
Enjoyed by both adults and children, the Poway-Midland Railroad is a railway that takes guests through Old Poway Park. Guests board a vintage train that rides along antique railing equipment that offers a traditional locomotive experience.
25.4 Miles
99% 534 votes
Cooking Classes 7441 Girard Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92092 MoreLess Info
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.
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