Free & Cheap Things to Do in La Quinta, CA

  • The list below includes 82 free or cheap things to do in or near La Quinta, California, including 60 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Mini Golf and Art Gallery.
  • From Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area to La Quinta Cove Hike, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in La Quinta and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Idyllwild and Cathedral City.
  • The list below includes 82 free or cheap things to do in or near La Quinta, California, including 60 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Mini Golf and Art Gallery.
  • From Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area to La Quinta Cove Hike, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in La Quinta and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Idyllwild and Cathedral City.
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43.8 Miles
57% 21 votes
Historic Sites 2129 Main Street, Julian, CA 92036 MoreLess Info
There's a lot to see around the Julian Town Hall. This town was a major part of the California Gold Rush, and they also make delicious apple pies and juices.
43.8 Miles
92% 51 votes
Train Tours Julian, CA MoreLess Info
Slides, gold panning and trains with a 1 mile-long track make the Smith Ranch - Julian Train & Gold Mine popular among the children.
43.8 Miles
88% 25 votes
Mountains Julian, CA MoreLess Info
Historically significant for its gold rush in the 1800s, the Cuyamaca Mountains now provide hiking opportunities for visitors, with trails for many experience and age levels.
43.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Gold Panning 2811 Washington St., Julian, CA MoreLess Info
With Historical Tours of Julian, visitors can explore various areas of the town while learning about it's Wild West history. During the tours, visitors will stop at the cemetery, gold discovery sites, and pioneer museums.
43.8 Miles
72% 32 votes
History Museums 2811 Washington St, Julian, CA 92036 MoreLess Info
A variety of artifacts from the early days of the Julian area are held at the Julian Pioneer Museum in several displays. There are even artifacts from when the region was dotted with Native American villages.
43.8 Miles
100% 5 votes
Off Road & ATV 28 Big Pinnacle Branch Rd, Julian, CA 25529 MoreLess Info
In close proximity to the Little Coal River Campground, Hatfield & McCoy Trail Little Coal River features a trail system and a visitors center. The trails are suitable for use by ATVs, bikers, horse riders and hikers.
43.8 Miles
100% 3 votes
Horseback Riding Julian, CA 92036 MoreLess Info
Specializing in horse training, Integrity Stables offers visitors 90 minute horseback riding lessons where they can learn the basics of riding and horse care. The stables feature child friendly horses that are calm and patient.
44.0 Miles
100% 14 votes
Horseback Riding Julian, CA 92036 MoreLess Info
An equestrian facility, Julian Stables offers instructional trail rides for kids ages 5 and up as well as for adults. The facility offers riding packages by the hour, and all rides feature stunning scenery.
44.3 Miles
89% 9 votes
Historic Sites 12261 Oak Glen Road, Yucaipa, CA 92399 MoreLess Info
With actors dressed up in period clothing from America's past, Riley's Farm's Living History offers visitors an interactive experience where they can relive history through participating in old fashioned crafts. It has a river where visitors pan for gold.
44.4 Miles
100% 4 votes
History Museums 11911 Oak Glen Road, Yucaipa, CA 92399 MoreLess Info
The Oak Glen School House Museum offers visitors the chance to learn about past education standards through a collection of desks, textbooks, and teaching materials. The schoolhouse itself operated for 38 years.
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