Free & Cheap Things to Do in Chula Vista, CA

  • The list below includes 199 free or cheap things to do in or near Chula Vista, California, including 86 different types of inexpensive activities like Trampoline Parks, Playgrounds, Movie Theaters and Other Entertainment.
  • From San Miguel Mountain to Kid Ventures Eastlake, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Chula Vista and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, La Jolla, San Diego and Santee.
  • The list below includes 199 free or cheap things to do in or near Chula Vista, California, including 86 different types of inexpensive activities like Trampoline Parks, Playgrounds, Movie Theaters and Other Entertainment.
  • From San Miguel Mountain to Kid Ventures Eastlake, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Chula Vista and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, La Jolla, San Diego and Santee.
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26.1 Miles
83% 12 votes
Parks 17953 Dos Picos Park Road, Ramona, CA 92065 MoreLess Info
Located on a 78-acre plot of land, the Dos Picos Co Park is a public park that offers a number of scenic mountain views to its visitors. Other amenities include a picnic area, a playground, and a nearby pond.
26.3 Miles
72% 18 votes
Hiking Trails 16275 Espola Road, Poway, CA 92064 MoreLess Info
Spanning 700 acres, Blue Sky Ecological Reserve is located in a canyon blanketed in oak trees. The reserve is home to a wide variety of plant and animal species, and features a network of hiking trails.
26.3 Miles
33% 3 votes
Parks Valle Verde & Espola Road, Poway, CA 92064 MoreLess Info
A small park distinguished by a creek running along its edge, Valle Verde Park features sports fields, a playground for younger kids with play structures and swings, and picnic and cookout areas.
28.2 Miles
88% 42 votes
Horseback Riding 17278 Highland Valley Rd, Ramona, CA 92065 MoreLess Info
Take a memorable horseback ride though the vineyards with Vineyard Trail Rides. Guests enjoy a scenic, hour-and-a-half ride through Milagro Farm, then are offered wine tastings and chocolates upon completion.
28.5 Miles
92% 12 votes
Race Tracks 1750 Wildcat Canyon Road, Ramona, CA 92065 MoreLess Info
Hosting racing events, Barona Speedway hosts sprint cars, dwarfs, stock cars, and a variety of other race cars competing against each other. The concession stand serves favorites like nachos, churros, hamburgers, and more.
28.8 Miles
91% 32 votes
Paintball 1300 Warnock Drive, Ramona, CA 92065 MoreLess Info
Velocity Paintball Park provides 14 playing fields with a variety of terrain and obstacles for paintball. They offer separate walk-on games for beginner and advanced players and host a variety of private groups such as family outings and birthday parties.
29.1 Miles
88% 118 votes
Gardens Kit Carson Park, Escondido, CA MoreLess Info
Queen Califa's Magical Circle is the only project of this kind in America. It has 10 sculptures, without the benches which are also sculpted. Inside of it there are planted native shrubs, maintaining the tone of the site.
29.8 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.
29.9 Miles
100% 30 votes
Hiking Trails Lake Poway Park, 14644 Lake Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064 MoreLess Info
Situated at the top of Mount Woodson, Potato Chip Rock is a thin rock formation in the shape of a potato chip. Hikers often use this rock as a place to relax after the challenging hike up the mountain.
30.0 Miles
97% 519 votes
Meditation Centers 215 West K Street, Encinitas, CA 92024 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1920, the Self-Realization Fellowship Hermitage and Meditation Gardens offer guests the opportunity to attend Sunday services or take a lecture tour. The location also offers Sunday School and How-to-Live Summer Youth Programs.
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