Free & Cheap Things to Do in El Cajon, CA

  • The list below includes 233 free or cheap things to do in or near El Cajon, California, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Bowling and Go Karts.
  • From The Water Conservation Garden to Wells Park Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in El Cajon and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, La Jolla, Chula Vista and Poway.
  • The list below includes 233 free or cheap things to do in or near El Cajon, California, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Bowling and Go Karts.
  • From The Water Conservation Garden to Wells Park Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in El Cajon and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, La Jolla, Chula Vista and Poway.
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11.1 Miles
100% 17 votes
Parks 1475 Lake Crest Drive, Chula Vista, CA 91915 MoreLess Info
The 12-acre Mountain Hawk Park is a community park that includes an amphitheater, basketball courts, picnic facilities, and a soccer field. The park also has walking trails that also can be used for biking.
11.3 Miles
51% 129 votes
Movie Theaters 1025 Tierra Del Rey, Chula Vista, CA 91910 MoreLess Info
A 16-screen movie theater, Regal Rancho Del Rey Stadium 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, a party room and a concession area with food and drinks.
11.3 Miles
47% 34 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 12349 McIvers Ct, Poway, CA 92064 MoreLess Info
Sportsplex USA Poway offers both recreational and competitive youth and adult sports leagues including softball and indoor soccer leagues. Their 15 acre facility includes three tournament quality softball fields and two indoor soccer arenas with synthetic turf.
11.3 Miles
100% 7 votes
Parks Southerly terminus of Tidelands Street, National City, CA 91951 MoreLess Info
Offering a boat launching ramp and fishing pier, Pepper Park was named in honor of a local businessman. The park is suitable for families and further offers a playground and picnic area for group gatherings.
11.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Children's Entertainment 3030 Plaza Bonita Road, National City, CA 91950 MoreLess Info
Open during Halloween season, Pumpkin Station has a pumpkin patch as well as children's attractions including a Ferris wheel, giant slide, mini slide, play center, train ride and petting zoo. They also offer 3 hour private parties.
11.4 Miles
65% 100 votes
Movie Theaters 3050 Plaza Bonita Road, National City, CA 91950 MoreLess Info
AMC Plaza Bonita 14 is a movie theater that has amenities including stadium seating, theatre rentals, and digital projection. The cinema also has closed captioning, assisted listening devices, and wheelchair access.
11.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Hiking Trails S Rancho Del Rey Parkway, National City, CA 91950 MoreLess Info
Located within the Rice Canyon Open Preserve, the Rice Canyon Trail is a 4 mile trail of mixed dirt surfaces. The mostly-level trail cuts through scattered ground cover and serves as an excellent fitness trail or beginning hiking excursion.
11.6 Miles
57% 517 votes
Natural History Museums 1788 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101 MoreLess Info
Featuring rotating exhibits, San Diego Natural History Museum showcases history from Native American culture to prehistoric creatures. The museum displays artifacts like dinosaur fossils and has 3D documentary film showings.
11.6 Miles
68% 53 votes
Family Fun Center 845 Lazo Ct., Chula Vista, CA 91910 MoreLess Info
Offering 48 lanes of traditional bowling, Brunswick Premier Lanes features automatic bumpers, glow lanes and a pro shop. The bowling center has arcade games, billiard tables, a snack bar and a lounge area with adult beverages.
11.7 Miles
91% 695 votes
Botanical Gardens 1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92103 MoreLess Info
A must-see destination in San Diego, the Botanical Building and Lily Pond is one of the most photographed sites in the area. The garden contains more than 2,100 species of plants including tropical plants, ferns, orchids, and season flower displays.
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