- The list below includes 275 free or cheap things to do in or near La Jolla, California, including 89 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Kayaking, Aquariums and Cooking Classes.
- From Mount Soledad to Windansea Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in La Jolla and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, Chula Vista, San Diego and Santee.
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215 West K Street, Encinitas, CA 92024
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Founded in 1920, the Self-Realization Fellowship Hermitage and Meditation Gardens offer guests the opportunity to attend Sunday services or take a lecture tour. The location also offers Sunday School and How-to-Live Summer Youth Programs.
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Providing access to trails, East Fortuna Equestrian Staging Area offers numerous amenities for horseback riders. Besides ample parking, visitors have access to both picnic facilities and horse corrals. Bicycling and hiking is also permitted here.
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With views of Lake Murray, Sunset Park has picnic areas with grills and tables scattered across an expansive grass field. There is a walking path for joggers, as well as fields and courts for basketball and soccer.
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Vista La Mesa Park is 2.74 acres and can be used by about 250 people at once. Its amenities include a Little League field, toddler and elementary age playground, lawn area, picnic benches, BBQs, horseshoe pits and restrooms.
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Specializing in mosaic tile art, Amber's Artistry features artwork with subjects like still life, animals, landscapes, and people. The artist hosts a mosaic tile class where visitors can make beach themed art.
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Comic book readers and Magic the Gathering players can find all their hobby needs at Crazy Fred's Cards & Comics. The shop also carries some collectibles and holds MTG games and tournaments almost daily.
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Swami's Beach is a well-renowned surf spot that is overseen by the Self-Realization Fellowship ashram. The location becomes a major destination during the winter months due to its swells and standout right point break.
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The Inspire SD Studio is a business that allows visitors to embrace their artistic side in an entertaining and relaxed environment. During their visits, guests have the opportunity to make creative art projects and express themselves through painting.
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The main beach on Coronado Island is known as the Coronado Municipal Beach. Lifeguards are on duty during open hours, and there are tide pools, a dog run, fishing areas, and restrooms.
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Set on 3.96 acres, Aztec Park provides visitors with an open grass field with walking paths for joggers. The park has a playground with both rubber and wood chip flooring, featuring climbing structures and slides.