- 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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Slides, gold panning and trains with a 1 mile-long track make the Smith Ranch - Julian Train & Gold Mine popular among the children.
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Historically significant for its gold rush in the 1800s, the Cuyamaca Mountains now provide hiking opportunities for visitors, with trails for many experience and age levels.
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28 Big Pinnacle Branch Rd, Julian, CA 25529
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In close proximity to the Little Coal River Campground, Hatfield & McCoy Trail Little Coal River features a trail system and a visitors center. The trails are suitable for use by ATVs, bikers, horse riders and hikers.
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22555 Olympiad Road, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
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Lake Mission Viejo Association consists of a lake and several beaches with a stage for concerts and other events as well. They have a fleet of boats available for rent and the lake is constantly stocked with fish.
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Within Springdale Park, guests can enjoy a large grassy area that is available for open play such as casual frisbee or football games. The recreational park also has a children's playground structure, basketball court, and several picnic tables.
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With 12 acres to explore, Canyon View Park is also the start of the Wood Canyon Trail. Facilities at the park include a playground, biking paths, swings, a zip line, and shaded areas to relax in.
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The Aliso Viejo Little League is home at the Woodfield Park baseball diamonds. Along with these fields, the park offers permanent restrooms, paved walking paths, and an on-site parking area.
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Specializing in horse training, Integrity Stables offers visitors 90 minute horseback riding lessons where they can learn the basics of riding and horse care. The stables feature child friendly horses that are calm and patient.
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This 6-mile trail is not ideal for children or dogs due to the terrain, but Cedar Creek Falls will provide you with a challenging hike and the opportunity to visit the waterfall, dependent on the time of year.
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Beckenham Park is a children's park that is best known for having a rainbow colored play surface and uses concrete turtle playground sculptures. The park has two playgrounds that each have a slide.