Free & Cheap Things to Do in Carlsbad, CA

  • The list below includes 183 free or cheap things to do in or near Carlsbad, California, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Beaches, Dog Park and Parks.
  • From Carlsbad State Beach to Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Carlsbad and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Jolla, Poway, Oceanside and Escondido.
  • The list below includes 183 free or cheap things to do in or near Carlsbad, California, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Beaches, Dog Park and Parks.
  • From Carlsbad State Beach to Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Carlsbad and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Jolla, Poway, Oceanside and Escondido.
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30.7 Miles
86% 7 votes
Horseback Riding 26282 Oso Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy horseback riding on miles on scenic trails at Sycamore Trails Stables. The stable also provides instruction and training and features three lighted jumping areas with one area for beginners.
30.9 Miles
33% 21 votes
Dog Park 31461 Golden Lantern, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 MoreLess Info
A dog park with separate fenced areas for large dogs and small dogs, Laguna Niguel Dog Park offers large spaces for playing and socializing. Floored with wood chips rather than grass, the park offers water fountains, as well.
31.0 Miles
90% 10 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 36700 Ruth Ellen Way, Murrieta, CA 92563 MoreLess Info
The Los Alamos Hills Sports Park provides large areas and fields for visitors to view and play sports in. Facilities at the site include football fields, soccer fields, baseball fields, and a playground.
31.1 Miles
100% 4 votes
Horseback Riding 28330 Mary Pl, Murrieta, CA 92563 MoreLess Info
With Susie Q Ranch, visitors can learn how to horseback ride on gentle horses with experienced trainers. Visitors are welcome to explore the farm and feed the horses after the lesson.
31.1 Miles
88% 8 votes
Breweries 9962 Prospect Avenue, Santee, CA 92071 MoreLess Info
As a micro brewery, Manzanita Brewing Company offers visitors a tasting room where they can sample a wide selection of brews, from IPA to pale ale. In addition to year round ales, the brewery offers seasonal ales like pumpkin ale.
31.1 Miles
- 1 votes
Sports Teams (Amateur) Santee, CA MoreLess Info
Founded in 2005, San Diego Storm Baseball is a travel baseball organization that has multiple teams ranging from ages 9 to 17. The organization offers baseball clinics throughout the year.
31.2 Miles
96% 25 votes
Movie Theaters 10990 Woodside Ave. North, Santee, CA 92071 MoreLess Info
Showing films on two screens, the Santee Drive-In offers a classic movie experience. The drive-in lot also hosts a swap meet on weekends, a tradition that is a favorite of the locals.
31.2 Miles
85% 170 votes
Movie Theaters 10990 Woodside Ave N, Santee, CA 92071 MoreLess Info
Santee Drive-In Theatre offers a traditional movie going experience seven days a week, year round. The theatre shows films on two big screens and offers FM radio broadcast sound and a full service snack bar.
31.2 Miles
77% 13 votes
Flea Markets 10990 Woodside Ave N, Santee, CA 92071 MoreLess Info
Open on Saturdays and Sundays from early morning until early afternoon, the Santee Drive-In Swap Meet features a wide variety of sellers each week. The facility also shows drive-in movies.
31.3 Miles
100% 35 votes
Factory Tours 1980 Gillespie Way, El Cajon, CA 92020 MoreLess Info
Guests of Taylor Guitars will be able to purchase guitars and related apparel and home items. The location, founded in 1974, has offer innovations to the field of acoustic and electric guitars, including the New Technology neck and the Expression System pickup.
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