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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9.2 Miles
83% 1152 votes
Breweries 1999 Citracado Parkway, Escondido, CA 92029 MoreLess Info
Escondido's Stone Brewing Co. sells its beers at its on-premesis store and at its regional retail locations. Visitors may purchase kegs, partial kegs, growlers and bottles of their favorite potations.
9.3 Miles
95% 22 votes
Beaches 1700 Neptune Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024 MoreLess Info
Surrounded by cliffs, Grandview Beach is a local surfing spot with opportunities for volleyball, picnics, and body boarding. It has a wooden overlook where visitors can take in views of the ocean and beach below.
9.5 Miles
86% 28 votes
Gardens 695 Normandy St, corner of Normandy Rd and Piraeus, Encinitas, CA 92024 MoreLess Info
Weidner's Gardens is a retail and wholesale nursery of flowers that home grows 90% of its displayed products. The location also hosts events throughout the year, including a Succulent Tree Class and Poinsettia Greenhouse Tours.
10.0 Miles
96% 27 votes
Horseback Riding 3049 Camino Del Rancho, Encinitas, CA 92024 MoreLess Info
At the Willow Creek Stables, guests will be able to sign up for a hunter / jumper lesson program that is suitable for guests of all ages. The location also features a large rec room with a kitchen, television, free Wi-Fi and outdoor BBQ.
10.1 Miles
82% 11 votes
History Museums 450 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1988, San Dieguito Heritage Museum was established to preserve the artifacts, records and stories of the San Dieguito River area. Living history programs and several special events are held on the one acre property during the year.
10.2 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks 2551 Olive Hill Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028 MoreLess Info
Operated and maintained by the Fallbrook Sports Association, the Ingold Sports Park is a sports complex featuring a number of athletic fields available for play and rental. Popular sports include softball, soccer, rugby, and lacrosse.
10.4 Miles
93% 514 votes
Botanical Gardens 230 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024 MoreLess Info
Visitors who are interested in viewing native plants, low water plants, and endangered plants may enjoy what the San Diego Botanic Gardens has to offer. The location also offers tours and hosts birthday parties for younger visitors.
10.5 Miles
85% 122 votes
Arts Centers 340 North Escondido Boulevard, Escondido, CA 92025 MoreLess Info
With a visual-arts museum and a conference center included, California Center for the Arts, Escondido also has two theaters, and it can welcome more than 2,000 visitors at a time.
10.5 Miles
35% 94 votes
Movie Theaters 350 W Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with an IMAX 3D auditorium, Regal Escondido Stadium 16 & IMAX displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, a game room, mobile ticketing and a snack bar.
10.6 Miles
34% 50 votes
Parks 321 N. Broadway, Escondido, CA MoreLess Info
Grape Day Park is an important historic landmark of Escondido as well as a place where people can relax and feel close to nature. The park maintains picnic tables, memorials, artworks, a unique childrens playground called 'Vinehenge', giant chess and more of such attractions.
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