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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36.3 Miles
93% 1090 votes
Music Museums 5790 Armada Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to the history of music and the music industry, the Museum of Making Music is a must-see attraction for lovers of the arts and pop culture enthusiasts. Located in Carlsbad, California, the museum is open throughout the year on every day except Mondays.
36.4 Miles
76% 578 votes
Malls 5620 Paseo del Norte, Suite 100, Carlsbad, CA 92008 MoreLess Info
Carlsbad Premium Outlets features a collection of brands, in the San Diego area. Located in Carlsbad, north of downtown San Diego is open all year round.
36.4 Miles
56% 16 votes
Dog Park San Marcos, CA 92069 MoreLess Info
The Hollandia Dog Park is an off-leash recreational dog park that features two separate areas for big and small dogs. The park has benches, bowls of water, and a fence that surrounds the park.
36.4 Miles
100% 7 votes
Skate Parks 1074 La Mirada Ct, Vista, CA 92081 MoreLess Info
Featuring a competition style street course, Aura Skatepark provides ramps, rails and a bowl along with a lounge area providing game tables and arcade game machines. The park offers party hosting, skateboard training and custom ramp design and construction.
36.9 Miles
83% 18 votes
Paintball 25320 Lake Wohlford Road, Escondido, CA 92027 MoreLess Info
Featuring air soft and paintball fields filled with obstacles, Mr. Paintball USA offers equipment like helmets, paint guns, and more. Each game has a referee monitoring it who provides tips on how to play.
37.3 Miles
88% 17 votes
Parks 1601 Shadowridge Drive, Vista, CA 92081 MoreLess Info
A small, quiet park, Buena Vista park features a duck pond and multiple hiking trails. Visitors can view wildlife, use picnic facilities, and walk or bike on trails of varying widths and difficulty levels.
37.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Paddleboarding 4500 Bayshore Drive, Carlsbad, CA MoreLess Info
Aloha Stand Up Paddle offers tradition surf and paddleboard lessons. But what's more, they have a photographer who takes action shots of surfers.
37.4 Miles
100% 29 votes
Paddleboarding 4700 Bayshore Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008 MoreLess Info
West Coast Stand Up Paddle takes trips to regional lakes for paddleboard lessons. They claim that they can teach almost anyone to paddleboard.
37.6 Miles
86% 7 votes
Parks 200 E Olive Street, San Marcos, CA 92069 MoreLess Info
Maintained and operated by the City of San Marcos, Walnut Grove Park spans 39 acres. The park features two horse arenas, picnic areas with covered seating, and the Williams Barn, which can be rented for functions.
37.7 Miles
81% 77 votes
Lake 15027 Highway 79, Julian, CA 92036 MoreLess Info
Lake Cuyamaca is spread on 110 acres and, besides fishing and bird watching, is suited for picnics, hiking and other outdoor activities.
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