- The list below includes 184 free or cheap things to do in or near Vista, California, including 113 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Horseback Riding, Bowling and Trampoline Parks.
- From South Buena Vista Park to Brengle Terrace Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Vista and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Jolla, Poway, Oceanside and Carlsbad.
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11.4 Miles
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2940 Reche Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028
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With an assortment of antiques and sculptures shown on the property, Myrtle Creek Botanical Gardens & Nursery features 10,000 plant species available for purchase. The nursery also has a cafe that incorporates locally grown produce into its dishes.
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An oak tree forest once inhabited by Native Americans, Live Oak Park is situated on 27 acres and features facilities for basketball, soccer, volleyball and softball. The park provides playgrounds, restrooms, picnic areas and an amphitheater.
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Dixon Lake is available for hiking, camping and, of course, fishing. It also has lodging possibilities and it is the host of several festivals each year.
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De Luz Rd & Sandia Creek Drive, Fallbrook, CA 92088
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Santa Margarita River Trail is a 6 mile loop trail that has shady woodlands, boulders, dusty and dry chaparral and native plants and wildflowers along the trail. Patrons can use the trail for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.
11.7 Miles
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215 West K Street, Encinitas, CA 92024
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Founded in 1920, the Self-Realization Fellowship Hermitage and Meditation Gardens offer guests the opportunity to attend Sunday services or take a lecture tour. The location also offers Sunday School and How-to-Live Summer Youth Programs.
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A county park, Clemmens Lane Park is open from sunrise to sunset, every day of the week. The park features playgrounds for both very young and older kids, a soccer field, a sand volleyball court, and picnic areas.
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Queen Califa's Magical Circle is the only project of this kind in America. It has 10 sculptures, without the benches which are also sculpted. Inside of it there are planted native shrubs, maintaining the tone of the site.
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936 S Live Oak Park Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028
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Specializing in artwork dedicated to nature and wildlife, Hidden Forest Art Gallery is home to artist Gamini Ratnavira. Along with paintings, the gallery includes a bonsai garden and koi pond. All items are available for sale.
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At Fallbrook Community Center, visitors can take advantage of amenities like kitchen facilities, meeting rooms, auditoriums, and more. Visitors are welcome to take fitness classes, ranging from Zumba to yoga.
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Home to stately shady trees, lush green grass land and picnic tables is Mayflower Dog Park. The park offers a safe, fenced in area for dogs to run and play off leash.