Free & Cheap Things to Do in Vista, CA

  • 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.
  • 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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4.9 Miles
100% 12 votes
Breweries 1325 Grand Avenue, San Marcos, CA 92078 MoreLess Info
Rip Current Brewing provides patrons with a variety of beers. Choices include sweet fruity, barrel-aged and sour style beers. Rip Current Brewing has a tasting room for customers to sample different styles of beer.
5.2 Miles
71% 21 votes
Historic Sites 220 Peyri Drive, Oceanside, CA MoreLess Info
Small and quaint, Heritage Park offers lots of local history. Along with a gazebo for weddings and other special events, there is an old jail, school house and post office on-site for guests to see.
5.3 Miles
56% 16 votes
Dog Park San Marcos, CA 92069 MoreLess Info
The Hollandia Dog Park is an off-leash recreational dog park that features two separate areas for big and small dogs. The park has benches, bowls of water, and a fence that surrounds the park.
5.3 Miles
100% 21 votes
Laser Tag 1290 W San Marcos Blvd, Ste 101, San Marcos, CA 92078 MoreLess Info
Guest can enjoy regular laser tag games along with the Lazer Frenzy laser maze experience at Invasion Laser Tag. Invasion Laser Tag also hosts birthday parties, corporate events, and other group gatherings.
5.3 Miles
86% 7 votes
Parks 200 E Olive Street, San Marcos, CA 92069 MoreLess Info
Maintained and operated by the City of San Marcos, Walnut Grove Park spans 39 acres. The park features two horse arenas, picnic areas with covered seating, and the Williams Barn, which can be rented for functions.
5.4 Miles
88% 17 votes
Bike Paths College Blvd & N River Road, Oceanside, CA 92057 MoreLess Info
San Luis Rey River Trail is a 7.2 mile bicycle trail that is also open to pedestrians including hikers, runners, dog walkers and roller-bladers. The trail is free of stop signs and traffic lights and separate from motor traffic.
5.4 Miles
55% 127 votes
Movie Theaters 1180 W San Marcos, San Marcos, CA 92078 MoreLess Info
Edwards San Marcos Stadium Cinema is a multi-screen cinema that shows first run movies. The cinema is wheelchair accessible and offers listening devices, digital projection and stadium seating. There is also a game center and photo booth.
5.6 Miles
65% 40 votes
Bowling 945 San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069 MoreLess Info
Featuring 40 lanes, AMF Eagle Lanes provides open and league bowling with shoe rental. The bowling center also has a pool table, a snack bar, game machines and a separate bar area with a big screen television.
5.8 Miles
64% 177 votes
Go Karts 6212 Corte Del Abeto, Carlsbad, CA 92011 MoreLess Info
Older children and adults can enjoy the K1 Speed Carlsbad, which is an indoor go kart track with advanced kart vehicles. Along with the arrive and drive options, the site features driving leagues and packages for events and parties.
5.9 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.
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