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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The Wine Bank Inc 363 5th Ave., Suite 100, San Diego, CA MoreLess Info
Taste five wines from noteworthy vineyards selected from a temperature-controlled wine cellar
38.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Horseback Riding 1204 Little Gopher Canyon Road, Vista, CA 92084 MoreLess Info
At Regency Show Stables, visitors can receive personalized instruction from an experienced horse trainer to learn how to care for and ride horses. The stables are home to horses suitable for riders of all skill levels.
38.1 Miles
93% 14 votes
Horseback Riding 1204 Little Gopher Canyon Road, Vista, CA 92084 MoreLess Info
Quail Haven Farm is an equestrian facility that offers lessons and training in hunter / jumper riding for all ages and experience levels. The farm features both horses and ponies.
38.4 Miles
81% 77 votes
Lake 15027 Highway 79, Julian, CA 92036 MoreLess Info
Lake Cuyamaca is spread on 110 acres and, besides fishing and bird watching, is suited for picnics, hiking and other outdoor activities.
39.9 Miles
64% 76 votes
Paintball Camp Pendleton, 1700 Vandegrift Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92055 MoreLess Info
The Paintball Park at Camp Pendleton is a paintball facility that is open for walk-on games every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The park is open 7 days a week and can be rented for private parties and corporate events.
40.2 Miles
100% 10 votes
Farms & Ranches 17550 Harrison Park Road, Julian, CA 92036 MoreLess Info
Kenner Horse Ranch offers horseback rides for one to two hours, either on the trails of their 200 acre ranch or elsewhere during multi-day riding trips. Deer, bobcats, turkeys, hawks and owls can be spotted on their ranch.
40.3 Miles
92% 132 votes
Parks 4945 Heise Park Road, Julian, CA 92036 MoreLess Info
William Heise State Park covers 929 acres and has on its site 103 campsites, two playgrounds, and wilderness cabins, among others. Wildlife and bird watchers have plenty of opportunities of spotting the local fauna.
40.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Horseback Riding 4949 S Mission Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028 MoreLess Info
Fairbrook Farm is a horse facility that is 25 acres with a 5 acre world class hunter jumper derby field. Other amenities include a 20-horse adobe barn, 12 outside corrals, 2 sand arenas and 4 grass turn-outs.
40.9 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.
40.9 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.
40.9 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.
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