- 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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The Coronado Dog Beach is a local beach that allows visitors to bring their four-legged friend for a day of fun by the water. Visitors commonly enjoy swimming, having picnics, or walking their dog along the beach.
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Corner of Murrieta Hot Springs Rd & Whitewood Road, Murrieta, CA 92562
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Firefighters Park offers a variety of recreational activities including two half basketball courts that are slanted. There is a sand volleyball court, an open field that is often used for pee-wee football and freeze-tag along with a mini-water park.
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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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The Coronado Visitor Center is home to the Coronado Museum, which features exhibits highlighting local history and culture. The center also offers a wealth of tourist information, brochures, and maps, and sometimes hosts live music.
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Glorietta Bay Park is a community managed oceanside park that offers numerous running and walking trails and wide grassy lawn areas. The buoy-marked ocean swimming area makes the park popular among training triathletes.
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Pepper Park
Southerly terminus of Tidelands Street, National City, CA 91951
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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.
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Coronado Beach is a scenic, white sand beach with great views of both the ocean and of beachside mansions nearby. The beach is patrolled by life guards, and features restrooms and showers.
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Created for use by the entire community, Kimball Park offers a variety of recreational activities. Along with a playground and skating facility, the park is further equipped with an amphitheater where concerts and other special events are held.
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Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado, CA 92118
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An arrangement of a memorial wall and three 'brown water' Navy boats form the Vietnam Unit Memorial Monument. The memorial focuses on honoring those who died in support of naval operations from 1960-1975 in Vietnam.
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Conducted at a leisurely pace suitable for all visitors, the Coronado Walking Tour is a guided and narrated journey through historic and interesting areas of the island. The tour takes about 90 minutes.