Free & Cheap Things to Do in Santee, CA

  • The list below includes 261 free or cheap things to do in or near Santee, California, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Breweries and History Museums.
  • From Santee Lakes to Santee Lakes Regional Park & Campground, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Santee and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, La Jolla, Chula Vista and Poway.
  • The list below includes 261 free or cheap things to do in or near Santee, California, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Breweries and History Museums.
  • From Santee Lakes to Santee Lakes Regional Park & Campground, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Santee and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, La Jolla, Chula Vista and Poway.
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14.3 Miles
68% 53 votes
Family Fun Center 845 Lazo Ct., Chula Vista, CA 91910 MoreLess Info
Offering 48 lanes of traditional bowling, Brunswick Premier Lanes features automatic bumpers, glow lanes and a pro shop. The bowling center has arcade games, billiard tables, a snack bar and a lounge area with adult beverages.
14.5 Miles
Military Museums 910 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101 MoreLess Info
Experience a city at sea at the USS Midway Museum. Visitors can spend an entire day walking among the numerous exhibits on a self guided tour narrated by some of the nations bravest sailors.
14.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Specialty Museums 922 W 23rd Street, National City, CA 91950 MoreLess Info
As a railroad museum, National City Depot features both indoor and outdoor exhibits displaying artifacts like rail cars, miniature trains, and more. Visitors can also explore the interior of a vintage streetcar.
14.7 Miles
89% 3138 votes
Bridges San Diego, CA MoreLess Info
Opened in 1969, the Coronado Bridge was the first structure to connect the Island of Coronado and the city of San Diego. The 2.12 bridge is designed for vehicle safety and traffic efficiency with reversible lanes and guard rails.
14.8 Miles
85% 55 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields Chula Vista, CA MoreLess Info
At the ARCO Olympic Training Center, guests will be able to view the site where future Olympic athletes train for the archery, rowing, soccer, softball, and cycling competitions. The location features a visitor center and offers guided tours on Saturday mornings.
14.8 Miles
86% 14 votes
Parks 1381 E Palomar Street, Chula Vista, CA 91913 MoreLess Info
Situated on 10.1 acres, Heritage Park features a recreation center along with a duck pond and facilities for basketball and soccer. The park also offers grass fields, a skate park, a children's playground and picnic areas.
14.8 Miles
78% 90 votes
Movie Theaters 2015 Birch Road, Chula Vista, CA 91915 MoreLess Info
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.
14.8 Miles
100% 30 votes
Hiking Trails Lake Poway Park, 14644 Lake Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064 MoreLess Info
Situated at the top of Mount Woodson, Potato Chip Rock is a thin rock formation in the shape of a potato chip. Hikers often use this rock as a place to relax after the challenging hike up the mountain.
14.9 Miles
56% 25 votes
Paintball 2015 Birch Road, Chula Vista, CA 91915 MoreLess Info
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.
14.9 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks Tidelands Avenue, National City, CA 91950 MoreLess Info
Named for a civic leader, LM Pepper Park Boat Launch Ramp is further equipped with a fishing pier for added enjoyment and recreation. Nearby is also a playground for families with children.
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