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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34.6 Miles
86% 14 votes
Parks 1381 E Palomar Street, Chula Vista, CA 91913 MoreLess Info
Situated on 10.1 acres, Heritage Park features a recreation center along with a duck pond and facilities for basketball and soccer. The park also offers grass fields, a skate park, a children's playground and picnic areas.
34.9 Miles
78% 90 votes
Movie Theaters 2015 Birch Road, Chula Vista, CA 91915 MoreLess Info
A 12-screen movie theater, AMC Otay Ranch 12 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, auditorium rentals for private events and a snack bar with food and drinks.
34.9 Miles
56% 25 votes
Paintball 2015 Birch Road, Chula Vista, CA 91915 MoreLess Info
Total Combat Paintball is a paintball facility that offers standard paintball play as well as splatmaster and nerf games. Themed events, like Zombie paintball, are sometimes offered. The facility also sells paintball supplies and equipment.
35.0 Miles
60% 10 votes
Recreation Centers 785 E Palomar Street, Chula Vista, CA 91913 MoreLess Info
A multipurpose athletics and fitness facility, Veteran's Park Recreation Center offers a variety of programs and classes, including youth sports, senior programs, aerobics, dance, and arts and crafts. The center has a variety of sports facilities.
35.1 Miles
85% 34 votes
Malls 2015 Birch Rd, Suite 500, Chula Vista, CA 91915 MoreLess Info
Visitors of the Otay Ranch Town Center will be able to shop at stores like Macy's, Barnes & Noble, and Bath & Body Works. The location also features a 12-theater AMC cinema that offers first-run movie viewings.
35.1 Miles
85% 55 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields Chula Vista, CA MoreLess Info
At the ARCO Olympic Training Center, guests will be able to view the site where future Olympic athletes train for the archery, rowing, soccer, softball, and cycling competitions. The location features a visitor center and offers guided tours on Saturday mornings.
35.4 Miles
72% 106 votes
Beaches Off Interstate 5 at Basilone Road, Oceanside, CA 92055 MoreLess Info
Spanning over 3,000 acres, the San Onofre State Beach is a popular destination for sunbathing, kite flying, shell collecting, camping, hiking and nature photography. Fire pits and campsites are available for reservations on a first-come, first-served basis.
35.7 Miles
86% 272 votes
Beaches I-5 (Basilone Road), San Clemente, CA MoreLess Info
At the San Clemente State Beach, you can access the location's interpretive exhibits and special programs, visitor center, and family programs. Not only can visitors camp overnight at this site, but it also offers scuba diving and swimming opportunities.
35.9 Miles
90% 21 votes
Beaches 275 Avenida Califia, San Clemente, CA 92672 MoreLess Info
Calafia State Beach is a stretch of beach that offers hiking and biking trails along with picnic areas. The beach area is also good for swimming, surfing, fishing, and scuba diving.
36.0 Miles
67% 3 votes
Hiking Trails Calle Ameno & Avenue San Pablo, San Clemente, CA 92672 MoreLess Info
Rancho San Clemente Ridgeline Trail is a 3.5 mile path for pedestrians, bicycles and leashed dogs that offers nearly 600 ft of elevation if fully hiked. The trail surface is primarily asphalt with some natural soil segments.
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