Free & Cheap Things to Do in San Diego, CA

  • The list below includes 224 free or cheap things to do in or near San Diego, California, including 86 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Parks, Bus Tours and Movie Theaters.
  • From Fort Rosecrans Cemetery to Torrey Pines State Reserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Diego and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, La Jolla, Chula Vista and Santee.
  • The list below includes 224 free or cheap things to do in or near San Diego, California, including 86 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Parks, Bus Tours and Movie Theaters.
  • From Fort Rosecrans Cemetery to Torrey Pines State Reserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Diego and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, La Jolla, Chula Vista and Santee.
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On the NFL-quality turf field, opponents face off in battles of strategy, teamwork, and zipping-paintball barrages
26.6 Miles
100% 7 votes
Parks 1105 Elfin Forest Road, San Marcos, CA 92078 MoreLess Info
San Elijo Park is a large multi-use public park.  Amenities include horseshoe pits, picnic areas, baseball fields, football or soccer fields, dog park and children's play area. Children also enjoy the sprayground, a water play area for younger visitors.  
26.7 Miles
100% 14 votes
Cooking Classes 1526 Black Walnut Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078 MoreLess Info
Those seeking culinary activities will enjoy the NC San Diego Cooking Classes. The mobile company offers on-site cooking classes for family events, team building get togethers or in-home private classes.
26.7 Miles
30% 20 votes
Dog Park 1215 San Elijo Road, San Marcos, CA 92078 MoreLess Info
Located within San Elijo Hills Community Park, San Elijo Hills Dog Park features a partially sloped field consisting of grass and dirt. The park provides drinking water, benches and a separate small dog area.
26.8 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.
27.2 Miles
94% 113 votes
Parks 900 Double Peak Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078 MoreLess Info
Double Peak Park offers a wide selection of activities for both families and individuals. The park is a premier hiking destination while also offering an adventure playground, amphitheater and picnic areas.
27.5 Miles
92% 12 votes
Race Tracks 1750 Wildcat Canyon Road, Ramona, CA 92065 MoreLess Info
Hosting racing events, Barona Speedway hosts sprint cars, dwarfs, stock cars, and a variety of other race cars competing against each other. The concession stand serves favorites like nachos, churros, hamburgers, and more.
27.6 Miles
82% 126 votes
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Cinepolis

Movie Theaters 6941 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92009 MoreLess Info
Cinepolis is a luxury theater in Carlsbad. Enjoy a relaxing dinner in their dining area, and watch a movie in their comfortable sofa chairs.
27.6 Miles
57% 426 votes
Movie Theaters 6941 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92009 MoreLess Info
Featuring a number of luxury amenities, the Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas is a movie theater that provides a comfortable and memorable movie viewing experience. The theater offers leather reclining seats, full-service in-theater dining, and a full bar menu.
27.7 Miles
83% 1152 votes
Breweries 1999 Citracado Parkway, Escondido, CA 92029 MoreLess Info
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.
27.8 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.
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