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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28.3 Miles
52% 109 votes
Movie Theaters 40750 Winchester Road, Temecula, CA 92591 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with an IMAX 3D auditorium, Edwards Temecula Stadium 15 & IMAX displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, mobile ticketing and a snack bar with food and drinks.
28.4 Miles
96% 1196 votes
Parks 1253 Sunset Cliffs Blvd, San Diego, CA MoreLess Info
Extending 1.5 miles along the peninsula of Point Loma, Sunset Cliffs Natural Park is one of the most beautiful places in California. Visitors and hikers will enjoy the ocean views, cliff faces, and numerous caves.
28.5 Miles
Military Museums 910 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101 MoreLess Info
Experience a city at sea at the USS Midway Museum. Visitors can spend an entire day walking among the numerous exhibits on a self guided tour narrated by some of the nations bravest sailors.
28.5 Miles
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Recreation Centers 838 Kempton Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977 MoreLess Info
Spring Valley Gymnasium is a 15,860 sq ft facility capable of hosting large tournaments, leagues, rentals or open play for basketball, volleyball, and indoor soccer. They offer league play for both adults and children.
29.0 Miles
69% 32 votes
Race Tracks 41810 Mcalby Court, Murrieta, CA 92562 MoreLess Info
The Pole Position Raceway accommodates competitive go-kart racers of all ages. The facilities are state-of-the-art and fume free. Walk-in visitors are welcome, in addition to reserved birthday parties, team building, and other private events.
29.4 Miles
94% 36 votes
Parks Coronado, CA 92118 MoreLess Info
Overlooking San Diego Bay, Centennial Park offers trails for walking, biking, and jogging along with benches for sitting and enjoying the scenery. The park is also a very popular spot for photography and wedding events.
29.5 Miles
84% 62 votes
Kayaking 1201 1st St, Ste 215, Coronado, CA 92118 MoreLess Info
Bike & Kayak Tours, Inc. serve their area by offering biking, kayaking and snorkeling tours that can last anywhere from 1 to 7 hours, and some tours offer a combination of these activities. They also rent equipment like paddleboards.
29.6 Miles
92% 132 votes
Parks 4945 Heise Park Road, Julian, CA 92036 MoreLess Info
William Heise State Park covers 929 acres and has on its site 103 campsites, two playgrounds, and wilderness cabins, among others. Wildlife and bird watchers have plenty of opportunities of spotting the local fauna.
29.8 Miles
78% 23 votes
Religious Buildings State Route 79, Julian, CA 92036 MoreLess Info
Santa Ysabel Mission was founded in 1818. It has on its site the old church with a modernized interior and a small museum covering the area's history and how it was shaped by the mission.
29.8 Miles
88% 8 votes
Beaches Naval Air Station North Island Coronado, Bldg 764 Midway Landing, Coronado, CA 92155 MoreLess Info
Home to the Breakers Beach Naval Air Station, Breakers Beach offers clean white sands and good waves for surfing. The beach features a volleyball net, a bonfire pit, and public bathrooms and showers.
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