- The list below includes 285 free or cheap things to do in or near Del Mar, California, including 96 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Mini Golf, Horse Races and Beaches.
- From Del Mar City Beach to Seagrove Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Del Mar and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, La Jolla, Poway and San Diego.
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See Patti LaBelle or Toby Keith, ride a Ferris wheel, and scope out cool motorcycles during this Wild West–themed fair
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Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014
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Visitors can enjoy a modern day roller derby league with the San Diego Derby Dolls. The roller derby also offers open skating and training, and features an on site shop.
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2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014
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At Del Mar Surfside Race Place, visitors can watch horse racing and place bets for their favorite horse. Visitors can attend the sports lounge or watch the races on the thousand TVs scattered throughout the facility.
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The Scream zone is a haunted attraction that is made up of the house of horror, the chamber, the haunted hayride, and zombie paintball. The facility offers free admission to adults.
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Offering a luxury movie-viewing experience, Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas is a movie theater that provides a unique and memorable experience to its guests. Amenities include in-theater waiter service, luxury reclining seats, and a full bar menu, among others.
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One of the widest stretches of land in the area, Torrey Pines State Reserve is still located within San Diego city limits. The nearby park is a great place to enjoy scenic overlooks, trails, and plenty of opportunities for exercise.
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2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
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Torrey Pines Glideport is a haven of paragliders. Go to paraglide yourself or to watch the adventure in action.
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With views from of its cliffs out over the Pacific Ocean, Black's Beach is a place for surfing, campfires, walking, and playing in the sea. Sand volleyball courts and nets are set up for visitors to enjoy.
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215 West K Street, Encinitas, CA 92024
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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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Swami's Beach is a well-renowned surf spot that is overseen by the Self-Realization Fellowship ashram. The location becomes a major destination during the winter months due to its swells and standout right point break.
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9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093
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The University California, San Diego one of the world's top public research universities. It is located in La Jolla, California.It is organized into five graduate schools, six residential colleges,and two professional medical schools