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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History Museums 10463 Austin Drive, Spring Valley, CA 91978 MoreLess Info
Showcasing the history of Japanese Americans in the region, Japanese American Historical Society provides historical information with regular exhibits to the public. The society hosts community events such as swing nights, lectures, and craft classes.
36.3 Miles
95% 3216 votes
Monuments 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive, San Diego, CA 92106 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to the first European to set foot on the west coast of the now United States, the Cabrillo National Monument tells a story of exploration in the 16th century. Visitors feel like a part of history as they gaze upon the spot where today's America began to take shape.
36.3 Miles
52% 31 votes
Bowling 25402 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92692 MoreLess Info
Saddleback Lanes is a bowling alley that also features a lounge, coffee shop, and pro shop. It's open 7 days a week, offering fun to children and adults of all ages, with specials regularly offered as well.
36.3 Miles
84% 100 votes
Movie Theaters 2951 Jamacha Road, El Cajon, CA 92019 MoreLess Info
A movie theater featuring 15 auditoriums, Edwards Rancho San Diego Stadium 15 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater provides stadium seating as well as a snack bar with food and drinks.
36.3 Miles
100% 3 votes
Baseball Fields 23031 Arroya Vista, Ste A, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
The OC Xtreme Training Academy is a baseball training facility that strives to increase its students' performance in the sport of baseball. Summer camps, sports clinics, and private training lessons are among the services provided.
36.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 29715 Avenida de Las Banderas, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
Arroyo Vista Park is a community park that features a heated Junior Olympic sized swimming pool. The park also has a playground, sand volley court, tennis courts, covered picnic and barbecue areas, and variety of athletic fields.
36.3 Miles
57% 23 votes
Fishing 28241 La Paz Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 MoreLess Info
Part of the Laguna Niguel Regional Park, Laguna Niguel Lake is a 44 acre lake. The lake is suitable for fishing, containing a diverse collection of fish, with a large population of largemouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill.
36.4 Miles
97% 919 votes
Cemeteries 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive, San Diego, CA 92106 MoreLess Info
The Fort Rosecrans Cemetery features several monuments and memorials, including the USS Bennington monument and the Ommaney Bay CVE-79 monument. The location dates back to the early days of the California territory.
36.4 Miles
100% 10 votes
Monuments Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado, CA 92118 MoreLess Info
An arrangement of a memorial wall and three 'brown water' Navy boats form the Vietnam Unit Memorial Monument. The memorial focuses on honoring those who died in support of naval operations from 1960-1975 in Vietnam.
36.4 Miles
94% 1014 votes
Lighthouses Point Loma, San Diego, CA MoreLess Info
Lit for the first time in 1855, Old Point Loma Lighthouse stood guard over the San Diego coast for many years. Visitors can now enjoy tours of the lighthouse, complete with ranger presentations and 1880 styles.
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