Free & Cheap Things to Do in Escondido, CA

  • The list below includes 235 free or cheap things to do in or near Escondido, California, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Breweries, Hiking Trails and Movie Theaters.
  • From Queen Califia's Magical Circle Garden to Palomar Mountain State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Escondido and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, La Jolla, Poway and Santee.
  • The list below includes 235 free or cheap things to do in or near Escondido, California, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Breweries, Hiking Trails and Movie Theaters.
  • From Queen Califia's Magical Circle Garden to Palomar Mountain State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Escondido and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, La Jolla, Poway and Santee.
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26.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Historic Homes 3554 James Circle, Spring Valley, CA 91977 MoreLess Info
A historic stone home constructed in the late 1880s by Hubert Howe Bancroft, the Bancroft Rock House has been used as a guest house, a school, and a fireproof storage space over the years.
26.3 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 9065 Memory Ln, Spring Valley, CA 91977 MoreLess Info
Located in the oldest adobe in the county, Bancroft Ranch House Museum has visiting hours where visitors can tour the structure. The house is preserved and managed by the Spring Valley Historical Society.
26.5 Miles
50% 2 votes
Bus Tours 9240 Olive Drive, Spring Valley, CA 91977 MoreLess Info
Outback Adventures is a shuttle service company that provides bus transportation for Baja area bike rides. The company focuses on the Rosarito Ensenada Fun Bike Ride, for which it has been providing transportation since 1980.
26.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 10925 Fury Ln, La Mesa, CA 91941 MoreLess Info
Deputy Lonnie G Brewer Park is a 5 acre park with an extensive lawn area, picnic tables and barbecues. The grassy areas make a suitable athletic field for soccer, baseball, flag football and other activities.
26.6 Miles
- 6 votes
Parks 3180 Bancroft Drive, Spring Valley, CA 91977 MoreLess Info
Family oriented, Lamar Park is a county owned and managed facility. Along with a playground, the park also offers space and equipment (such as a covered pavilion, grills and tables) for picnics and group gatherings.
27.0 Miles
100% 9 votes
Breweries 27941 Diaz Rd, Temecula, CA 92590 MoreLess Info
Wiens Brewing company supplies quality craft beers in the German tradition. They are very knowledgeable and proud of their work.
27.0 Miles
Parks 1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101 MoreLess Info
Balboa Park is a hub of culture, art, history, entertainment, and vivid experiences. The thriving atmosphere contains attractions such as a zoo, photographic studio, miniature railroad, history, space, and art museums among many other things.
27.0 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.
27.0 Miles
71% 14 votes
Horseback Riding 12310 Campo Road, Spring Valley, CA 91978 MoreLess Info
Offering equestrian services, Bright Valley Farms provides visitors with riding lessons in both the traditional English and Western styles of horseback riding. The farm offers birthday party packages that include a group horseback ride.
27.1 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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