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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48.5 Miles
40% 5 votes
Landmarks 17967 Bushard Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 MoreLess Info
The City of Fountain Valley is a city that features a housing department, a fire department, an environmental services department, and a public works program. The city is also home to a number of recreational fitness centers.
48.6 Miles
79% 253 votes
Specialty Museums 2500 North Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705 MoreLess Info
The Discovery Science Center plays with all of your senses. Adults and children alike enjoy this interactive and educational museum that allows visitors to experience an 'earthquake', lie on a bed of nails and play virtual sports.
48.6 Miles
72% 58 votes
Skating Rinks 175 N Wayfield Street, Orange, CA 92867 MoreLess Info
The Holiday Skate Center is a family fun entertainment center that provides birthday parties, private parties, fundraiser options, and open skating sessions. The facility offers special skating events on Wednesdays.
48.7 Miles
91% 145 votes
National & State Parks 9400 Dufferin, Riverside, CA 92504 MoreLess Info
California Citrus State Historic Park is dedicated to the preservation and history of the areas citrus heritage. Visitors are able to participate in guided tours as well as sample and purchase the parks fresh produce.
48.7 Miles
53% 275 votes
Science Museums 2500 N Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705 MoreLess Info
Filled with interactive science exhibits and experiments, Discovery Cube offers children a chance to learn about ecology, biology, astronomy, physics, and more. The museum features a 4D theater that shows educational films.
48.7 Miles
88% 16 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 510 E Memory Ln, Santa Ana, CA 92705 MoreLess Info
A fun and educational place for children, the Santiago Creek Wildlife & Watershed Center, Santiago Park Nature features a nature center with informative exhibits about local ecology and cultural history, as well as a play area with giant slides.
48.7 Miles
54% 35 votes
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K Q Ranch

Farms & Ranches 449 K Q Ranch Road, Julian, CA 92036 MoreLess Info
Popular among local nature enthusiasts, K Q Ranch is a camping resort filled with numerous amenities and facilities for campers to enjoy. These amenities include a heated swimming pool, clubhouse, amphitheater, fully-stocked fishing lake, and full hook-up RV services.
48.8 Miles
88% 8 votes
Parks 204 S Cambridge, Orange, CA 92866 MoreLess Info
Pitcher Park is a half acre of trees and a garden and also features picnic tables, a barn house, a gazebo and a honey house. There is also a reservable green space area that can accommodate approximately 50 guests.
48.8 Miles
60% 129 votes
Bowling 17110 Brookhurst Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 MoreLess Info
Featuring 60 lanes, Fountain Bowl offers open and league bowling with automatic scoring, bumpers and cosmic bowling. The center provides a pro shop, a grill and a lounge with adult beverages, pool tables, karaoke and sports on high-definition televisions.
48.9 Miles
100% 23 votes
Walking Tours 2145 N Windes Drive, Orange, CA 92869 MoreLess Info
Mother Nature Walking Tours offers two-hour guided hikes in the wilderness with an area native who relays knowledge about the surrounding plants, animals and total environment. Guests will also learn about local Indian culture.