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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48.2 Miles
54% 212 votes
Bowling 2405 Park Avenue, Tustin, CA 92782 MoreLess Info
An amusement facility with multiple attractions, Bowlmor Orange County offers bowling with light-up lanes, laser tag, an indoor ropes course, and a full service restaurant. The facility is available for party rentals.
48.2 Miles
89% 27 votes
Parks Riverside County Playground Drive off 243 Highway, Idyllwild, CA MoreLess Info
Featuring forest terrain, Idyllwild County Park is situated on 202 acres and offers visitors access to a nature center as well as hiking and biking trails. The park has picnic areas, an amphitheater and 88 campsites with fire rings.
48.3 Miles
100% 7 votes
Bowling 2405 Park Ave, Tustin, CA 92782 MoreLess Info
Luxury-centered ten-pin bowling is offered at Bowlmor Lanes. In addition to a full service sports bar and restaurant, guests in the bowling area can access gourmet cuisine with semi-private banquette seating.
48.3 Miles
- 1 votes
Baseball Fields 5600 6th Street, Moreno Valley, CA 92551 MoreLess Info
March Field Park is an outdoor sports facility that features several baseball diamonds, as well as lighted blacktop outdoor full court basketball courts. The park is run by the city, and is open to the public.
48.4 Miles
75% 544 votes
Go Karts 17221 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614 MoreLess Info
Adults and kids love K1 Speed Irvine, an indoor go-karting track in Irvine, California. All karts have remote control and remote shutoff features for increased safety. The track's most popular offering is the 'Arrive and Drive' race, a 14-lap race with up to 12 drivers.
48.4 Miles
83% 119 votes
Piers & Boardwalks Balboa Penninsula, Newport Beach, CA MoreLess Info
At Balboa Village guests will be able to come across a unique selection of restaurants, specialty shops, cultural activities and historic sites. In addition, the area also boasts ocean and deep sea fishing experiences as well as an arcade and boat rentals.
48.5 Miles
98% 589 votes
National & State Parks 200 Palm Canyon Dr, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 MoreLess Info
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is a great place to explore the desert and all the amazing rock formations. The park has many interesting hiking trails and a visitor center with its informative exhibits and helpful staff. Camping is available at the parking with RVs, hook-ups or tents.
48.5 Miles
97% 1205 votes
Mountains Mountain Station, Palm Springs, CA MoreLess Info
Mount San Jacinto, otherwise known as San Jacinto Mountain, is located in Palm Springs, California. The imposing mountain has forested shoulders and a bare granite peak. Camping is not allowed on the mountain, but there are several campgrounds nearby.
48.5 Miles
88% 24 votes
History Museums 510 West Foothill Parkway, Corona, CA 92882 MoreLess Info
The Corona Heritage Park and Museum features buildings that were created during the 1910s, which have been repurposed into a railroad museum, a special center, and an art gallery. The location, which also features an antiques store, offers art classes.
48.5 Miles
100% 121 votes
National & State Parks 25905 Highway 243, Idyllwild, CA MoreLess Info
The Mount San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness offers 13,000-acres of land with 50 miles of trails, campgrounds and nature study opportunities. This park is located 10,834 feet above sea level and is the second highest mountain range in Southern California.