- The list below includes 173 free or cheap things to do in or near Oceanside, California, including 113 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Movie Theaters, Fishing and Bike Paths.
- From The Pier at Oceanside to Harbor Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Oceanside and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carlsbad, San Clemente, Escondido and Fallbrook.
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Explore the city via an adventure combining the fun of a scavenger hunt with the information of a self-guided tour
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An oak tree forest once inhabited by Native Americans, Live Oak Park is situated on 27 acres and features facilities for basketball, soccer, volleyball and softball. The park provides playgrounds, restrooms, picnic areas and an amphitheater.
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One of Escondido's most popular camping parks is Palomar Mountain State Park. Because of its high, mountainous location, the park is considerably colder than surrounding areas. Park rangers advise campers and day visitors to avoid sudden chills by dressing in layers.
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Considered to be one of the most prominent rail-trails in the area, the San Clemente Beach Trail hugs the ocean shoreline and is situated next to the Amtrak rail line. The trail has a boardwalk-style bridge over sensitive beach habitat near the Pier Bowl trailhead.
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2940 Reche Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028
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With an assortment of antiques and sculptures shown on the property, Myrtle Creek Botanical Gardens & Nursery features 10,000 plant species available for purchase. The nursery also has a cafe that incorporates locally grown produce into its dishes.
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936 S Live Oak Park Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028
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Specializing in artwork dedicated to nature and wildlife, Hidden Forest Art Gallery is home to artist Gamini Ratnavira. Along with paintings, the gallery includes a bonsai garden and koi pond. All items are available for sale.
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Escondido's Stone Brewing Co. sells its beers at its on-premesis store and at its regional retail locations. Visitors may purchase kegs, partial kegs, growlers and bottles of their favorite potations.
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Multi-use San Dieguito County Park features playgrounds, picnic areas and pavilions and is available for weddings and special events. The park is also home to Miracle Field, a baseball field that accommodates children and adults with special needs
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38420 Dos Cameos Drive, Fallbrook, CA 92028
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Founded in 1990, the Emerald Forest Bird Gardens is a bird care facility located on 40 acres of scenic land. Toucans, parrots, and other softbills are among the birds that call the gardens home.
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The Scream zone is a haunted attraction that is made up of the house of horror, the chamber, the haunted hayride, and zombie paintball. The facility offers free admission to adults.