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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33.4 Miles
86% 76 votes
National & State Parks Laguna Beach, CA 92652 MoreLess Info
Crystal Cove State Park: El Moro Canyon is a natural attraction inside the Crystal Cove State Park that includes a bridge, campfire sites, and restrooms. The park can be used for camping, picnicking, and mountain biking.
33.5 Miles
94% 643 votes
Beaches Laguna Beach, CA MoreLess Info
Named after the adjacent town, Laguna Beach is one of California's most popular beaches for swimming, fishing and surfing. The town also attracts many visitors with its unique restaurants, exclusive shops and temperate climate.
33.5 Miles
87% 529 votes
Hiking Trails Golfcrest Dr & Navajo Road, San Diego, CA 92119 MoreLess Info
Located within the bounds of Mission Trails Regional Park, Cowles Mountain is a popular hiking destination. It features a three mile out and back hiking trail of moderate difficulty level.
33.5 Miles
73% 11 votes
Parks 22760 Olympiad Road, Mission Viejo, CA 92692 MoreLess Info
Florence Joyner Olympiad Park features nearly 20 acres, picnic areas, and walking trails, as well as playgrounds and sports fields. The park also features gardens that attract birds and insects when in bloom.
33.5 Miles
88% 179 votes
Beaches Coast Hwy & Broadway, Laguna Beach, CA 92652 MoreLess Info
With white sands and clear waters, Laguna Beach offers visitors a clean beach to lounge in the sun and go surfing at. From the shore, visitors can spot Catalina Island in the distance.
33.5 Miles
50% 22 votes
Movie Theaters 162 S Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
Part of the Regency Theatre chain, South Coast Cinema is a movie theater multiplex that shows mostly newly released Hollywood movies in all digital video and sound. The theater offers a rewards program, and is available for rentals.
33.5 Miles
86% 7 votes
Parks 550 Park Ctr Drive, Santee, CA 92071 MoreLess Info
A multipurpose community park, Town Center Community Park features sports fields including soccer and baseball, a system of hiking and running trails, and an outdoor stage that hosts a variety of concerts.
33.7 Miles
99% 871 votes
Parks 375 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
Located at the north end of Laguna Beach, Heisler Park offers beautiful views of the Pacific as well as occasional sightings of marine life. Having been recently remodeled, the park has artistic touches in places, is dog-friendly and has some great restaurants.
33.7 Miles
Whether it is for the 121 artists' works of art exhibited or for the special events it can host, Laguna Art Museum can prove to be a worthy destination for the Californian art enthusiasts.
33.7 Miles
100% 10 votes
Paddleboarding Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
SUP Fitness Laguna offers stand up paddleboat lessons for from one person to five. Most lessons are 60 minutes long, and include 50 minutes of time in the waters of Divers Cove and Fishermans Cove.
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