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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32.3 Miles
25% 12 votes
Parks 9550 Milden Street, La Mesa, CA 91942 MoreLess Info
With 53 acres to explore, Harry Griffen Park offers visitors a wide range of amenities, from horseshoe pits, to picnic areas, to an off-leash dog park. The park has a 360-seat amphitheater that hosts an annual summer concert series.
32.4 Miles
77% 140 votes
Historic Sites 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629 MoreLess Info
The Ocean Institute features 61 immersion-style programs that offer guests the chance to learn about marine science and the environment. The location offers access to a gift shop for those who wish to purchase souvenirs.
32.4 Miles
100% 5 votes
Go Karts 14039 Ridge Hill Road, El Cajon, CA 92021 MoreLess Info
Car and racing enthusiasts may enjoy spending the day at Canyon Raceway, a go-kart park. Along with a slick track, the park provides only motor cars for racing. Consequently, the track requires some training and/or driving experience.
32.4 Miles
100% 78 votes
Beaches 33771 Olinda drive, Dana Point, CA 92629 MoreLess Info
A surfing instructional camp, TheCaliCamp offers weeklong intensive surfing instruction sessions led by experienced and knowledgeable guides. The camp offers lodging for students, and provides and sells a variety of equipment and apparel.
32.4 Miles
75% 4 votes
Swimming Pool 5100 Memorial Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942 MoreLess Info
Open year round, La Mesa Municipal Pool offers visitors a heated pool for laps and recreational swimming. The pool is attended to by lifeguards and has a diving board in the deep end.
32.4 Miles
100% 3 votes
Sports Teams (Amateur) PO Box 1591, La Mesa, CA 91944 MoreLess Info
Taka Sports is a sporting goods and apparel retailer that also operates a variety of athletic leagues, including kickball, baseball, soccer, and others. The store features a full line of sports equipment.
32.5 Miles
100% 4 votes
Horseback Riding 31441 Avenida De La Vis, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 MoreLess Info
The Dana Smith Show Team is an equestrian company that offers horseback riding lessons to people of all ages and abilities. The company also has riding lessons and show training programs.
32.5 Miles
40% 15 votes
Soccer Field 9586 Murray Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942 MoreLess Info
La Mesa Indoor Soccer is a regulation sized indoor soccer arena that hosts a variety of leagues for both youth and adult players. The facility provides officials and scheduling, and offers refreshments.
32.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Playgrounds 5000 Memorial Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942 MoreLess Info
The La Mesa Rec Center Playground is a recreational park that features a playground, picnic tables, trash receptacles, and benches. The playground has three slides, a pole, and a crawling tube.
32.6 Miles
80% 51 votes
Dog Park 1153 E Madison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021 MoreLess Info
Situated on 1.4 acres, Wells Park Dog Park offers fields of grass and gravel used for canine recreation and exercise. The park provides drinking water, benches, dog waste bags, shade trees and a separate small dog area.
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