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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28.0 Miles
56% 154 votes
History Museums 6115 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92011 MoreLess Info
Green Dragon Tavern & Museum is a museum that also has a restaurant and tavern, a private event space, a coffeehouse, and a bookstore. Exhibits include original newspapers from the founding days of the United States and signatures of John Hancock, Sam Adams, and John Adams.
28.0 Miles
36% 14 votes
Horseback Riding 3485 N Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, CA 92069 MoreLess Info
Camulos Farm offers a wide range of services for both horse and rider. Camulos provides lessons and amenities for beginners to the most advanced riders and features BBQ's and Barn Days for all patrons.
28.1 Miles
92% 700 votes
Parks 6200 Flying Leo Carrillo Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92009 MoreLess Info
Carlsbad's Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park is a 27-acre space tucked into a scenic canyon. The park is open Tuesday through Sundayand is closed on national holidays. It is a popular spot for walking, jogging, hiking and relaxing. Dogs are not allowed.
28.2 Miles
93% 1090 votes
Music Museums 5790 Armada Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to the history of music and the music industry, the Museum of Making Music is a must-see attraction for lovers of the arts and pop culture enthusiasts. Located in Carlsbad, California, the museum is open throughout the year on every day except Mondays.
28.4 Miles
76% 578 votes
Malls 5620 Paseo del Norte, Suite 100, Carlsbad, CA 92008 MoreLess Info
Carlsbad Premium Outlets features a collection of brands, in the San Diego area. Located in Carlsbad, north of downtown San Diego is open all year round.
29.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Paddleboarding 4500 Bayshore Drive, Carlsbad, CA MoreLess Info
Aloha Stand Up Paddle offers tradition surf and paddleboard lessons. But what's more, they have a photographer who takes action shots of surfers.
29.1 Miles
100% 29 votes
Paddleboarding 4700 Bayshore Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008 MoreLess Info
West Coast Stand Up Paddle takes trips to regional lakes for paddleboard lessons. They claim that they can teach almost anyone to paddleboard.
29.4 Miles
80% 20 votes
Botanical Gardens 1270 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista, CA 92084 MoreLess Info
Alta Vista Gardens is a botanical garden featuring several rare plant species. The idea behind Alta Vista Gardens is to combine art with the natural beauty of the garden, with artwork by local artists integrated throughout.
29.5 Miles
92% 12 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Farmer Road, Julian, CA MoreLess Info
At the Santa Ysabel Open Space Preserve, visitors can access 18.5 miles of multi-use trails. The location also features various interpretive programs, picnic tables, and rest areas during their visit.
29.5 Miles
87% 15 votes
Parks 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista, CA 92084 MoreLess Info
At 85 acres, Brengle Terrace Park has the space for many activities including courts for tennis, basketball and volleyball, baseball fields, and areas for bocce ball, horseshoes and disc golf. The playground is also quite large.
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