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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47.3 Miles
87% 69 votes
Parks 970 Arlington Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92628 MoreLess Info
Visitors of Tewinkle Park will be able to play basketball, tennis, baseball, and softball. The location, which also features a playground for children to enjoy, is the home of thirty picnic tables and five barbeques.
47.3 Miles
54% 114 votes
Dog Park 970 Arlington Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 MoreLess Info
The Costa Mesa Bark Park offers two acres of play space for dogs and their owners. The park features a separate play area for small, elderly or disabled dogs as well as a double-gated entrance and water dispensers for dogs.
47.3 Miles
83% 6 votes
Parks 13602 Parkcenter Ln, Tustin, CA 92780 MoreLess Info
Situated on 38-acres of land, the Camino Real Park is a recreational park that features amenities such as 8 tennis courts and two softball fields. The park also has three children's play areas and restrooms.
47.4 Miles
72% 100 votes
Music Venue 100 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 MoreLess Info
With 8,200 seats, the outdoor Pacific Amphitheatre offers an intimate venue for major concert events. The amphitheater also runs a summer concert series that coincides with the Orange County Fair.
47.6 Miles
100% 8 votes
Parks 11385 Pioneer Road, Tustin, CA 92782 MoreLess Info
Cedar Grove Park is a public park offering a number of amenities for its visitors to enjoy. These amenities include several basketball courts, playground equipment, an amphitheater, and a nature trail.
47.7 Miles
100% 7 votes
Parks 901 W Esplanade Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92582 MoreLess Info
Providing for an array of outdoor activities, Valley Wide Recreation is equipped with a spacious playground along with soccer fields and both basketball and volleyball courts. The facility further offers lighted baseball fields for community competitions.
47.7 Miles
88% 121 votes
Hiking Trails 26981 Peters Canyon Road, Tustin, CA 92782 MoreLess Info
Located within the 340-acre Peters Canyon Regional Park, the Peters Canyon Hike is a popular hike among local visitors. Hikers enjoy trekking through the multiple trails provided, observing the scenic surroundings around them.
47.8 Miles
76% 49 votes
Gardens 611 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 MoreLess Info
Named after its creator, Isamu Noguchi, California Scenario - The Noguchi Garden is an outdoor sculpture oasis commissioned by Henry Segerstrom in 1972. The garden is meant to symbolize the whole of California.
48.0 Miles
96% 25 votes
Gardens Park Centre Drive, Costa Mesa, CA MoreLess Info
The California Scenario is a sculpture garden that features seven different scenarios gardens for guests to enjoy and explore. The location's Forest Walk offers guests the chance to view the plaza from a distance.
48.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Fishing San Jacinto, CA 92581 MoreLess Info
Gregg Silks' Guide Service is a fishing tour guide company that offers chances to catch largemouth bass, striped bass, rainbow trout, and catfish. The company operates on the Silverwood Lake and Lake Perris.
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