Free & Cheap Things to Do in Oceanside, CA

  • 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.
  • 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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32.1 Miles
91% 44 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 500 Diamond Drive, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 MoreLess Info
A minor league baseball team, the Lake Elsinore Storm Baseball Club is an advanced Class-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. The team plays at The Diamond which features nearly 6,000 seats, 11 luxury suites and a restaurant.
32.1 Miles
100% 30 votes
Hiking Trails Lake Poway Park, 14644 Lake Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064 MoreLess Info
Situated at the top of Mount Woodson, Potato Chip Rock is a thin rock formation in the shape of a potato chip. Hikers often use this rock as a place to relax after the challenging hike up the mountain.
32.2 Miles
91% 32 votes
Paintball 1300 Warnock Drive, Ramona, CA 92065 MoreLess Info
Velocity Paintball Park provides 14 playing fields with a variety of terrain and obstacles for paintball. They offer separate walk-on games for beginner and advanced players and host a variety of private groups such as family outings and birthday parties.
32.3 Miles
84% 2768 votes
National & State Parks San Diego Avenue at Twiggs Street, San Diego, CA MoreLess Info
Commemorating the history of San Diego, Old Town San Diego Historic Park features a mix of preserved historic buildings and a variety of small museums. It also features restaurants and souvenir shops.
32.3 Miles
84% 79 votes
Parks 9310 Fanita Parkway, Santee, CA 92071 MoreLess Info
Spanning 190 acres, the Santee Lakes Regional Park & Campground features seven man-made lakes filled with all recycled water. Activities offered include hiking, fishing, camping, bird watching, boating, and picnicking.
32.4 Miles
92% 696 votes
Historic Sites 2510 Juan Street, San Diego, CA MoreLess Info
The Mormon Battalion Historic Site is significant in both U.S. and Mormon history. Discover why the group of men and women joined the Army and marched from Iowa to San Diego.
32.4 Miles
92% 2807 votes
Bus Tours 4010 Twiggs Street, San Diego, CA 92101 MoreLess Info
Offering over 100 points of interest, Old Town Trolley Tours of San Diego offers access to shopping, dining, parks and historic areas. The tour includes a trolley ride from Old Town Historic Park to the Gaslamp Quarter to Balboa Park.
32.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 29715 Avenida de Las Banderas, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
Arroyo Vista Park is a community park that features a heated Junior Olympic sized swimming pool. The park also has a playground, sand volley court, tennis courts, covered picnic and barbecue areas, and variety of athletic fields.
32.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 23082 Avenida Empressa, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
Tijeras Creek Park is a city park featuring three multipurpose athletic fields (used primarily for baseball.) The park also offers a playground, open fields, a tot lot, and public restrooms.
32.6 Miles
95% 105 votes
Parks 9310 Fanita Parkway, Santee, CA MoreLess Info
The Santee Lakes are a popular spot for get-togethers and family picnics. The lakes offer a relaxing view and quiet surroundings and are also known for good fishing, hiking trails and bird watching.
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