Free & Cheap Things to Do in Carlsbad, CA

  • The list below includes 183 free or cheap things to do in or near Carlsbad, California, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Beaches, Dog Park and Parks.
  • From Carlsbad State Beach to Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Carlsbad and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Jolla, Poway, Oceanside and Escondido.
  • The list below includes 183 free or cheap things to do in or near Carlsbad, California, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Beaches, Dog Park and Parks.
  • From Carlsbad State Beach to Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Carlsbad and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Jolla, Poway, Oceanside and Escondido.
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33.5 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks 4200 Parks Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91941 MoreLess Info
The 8-acre Highwood Park is an outdoor complex that has a maximum usage capacity of 500 people at a time. The park includes a playground, a basketball court, and picnic tables.
33.6 Miles
100% 31 votes
Movie Theaters 25471 Rancho Niguel Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 MoreLess Info
The Regency Theater specializes in independent and foreign films, but also showcases many of the new releases. It is a spacious facility that additionally offers numerous snacks and an alcohol bar.
33.6 Miles
79% 67 votes
Parks 31131 S Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
Aliso Beach offers a range of water activities including swimming, skimboarding, surfing, skin diving and paddle boarding. The beach also features tidepool exploration as well as a tot lot for children.
33.6 Miles
95% 20 votes
Movie Theaters 25471 Rancho Niguel Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 MoreLess Info
Regency Theatres Director's Cut Cinema is a movie theater that offers a rewards program for purchases of movies or concessions. The theatre's auditoriums are available for rent for private meetings.
33.7 Miles
83% 12 votes
Art Museum 131 Rea Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020 MoreLess Info
Celebrating the life and work of the famed western artist Olaf Wieghorst, the Wieghorst Western Heritage Center features an extensive collection of paintings of cowboys, Native American Indians, and western American landscapes.
33.7 Miles
94% 237 votes
Dog Park 100 Ocean Blvd, Coronado, CA 92118 MoreLess Info
The Coronado Dog Beach is a local beach that allows visitors to bring their four-legged friend for a day of fun by the water. Visitors commonly enjoy swimming, having picnics, or walking their dog along the beach.
33.8 Miles
- 2 votes
Parks 4401 Palm Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91941 MoreLess Info
Situated on 7.7 acres, Collier Park features a lighted tennis court used for group Pickleball sessions. The park also offers a children's playground, picnic tables, barbeque grills, trees and open grass fields suitable for picnics and other recreational activities.
33.9 Miles
96% 75 votes
Parks Orange Ave btwn 6th & 7th Sts, Coronado, CA 92118 MoreLess Info
Situated across the street from the local library, Spreckels Park is a popular downtown park with well maintained grassy areas. There is also a large playground, picnic tables, and an area utilized for a summer concert series.
33.9 Miles
97% 37 votes
Movie Theaters 820 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA MoreLess Info
The ambiance of Village Theater creates a nostalgic movie-going experience without sacrificing comfort or modern conveniences. With 3D wall murals, art deco furnishings, roomy seats, and digital screenings, this venue attracts serious film buffs.
33.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 115 Sea Country Ln, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
Oak Tree Park offers a baseball field, basketball court, and a small playground at the top of a hill. There are 2 parking lots; one is located in front of the park, and the other on the hill.
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