- 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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Karting fans experience a whole new level of fun and excitement at Boomers! Irvine. Boomers features extra-fast adult go karts, a separate children's track, a video arcade, batting cages and a laser tag arena.
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Visitors can enjoy a 40 lane bowling center with automatic scoring and bumpers at Irvine Lanes. The bowling alley hosts birthday parties and special events and also features bowling leagues.
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Santa Ysabel Mission was founded in 1818. It has on its site the old church with a modernized interior and a small museum covering the area's history and how it was shaped by the mission.
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At the Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve, visitors can access hiking trails and take in scenic views of the highly populated area. The location contains over 45 species of mammals and 150 of birds.
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At Balboa Village guests will be able to come across a unique selection of restaurants, specialty shops, cultural activities and historic sites. In addition, the area also boasts ocean and deep sea fishing experiences as well as an arcade and boat rentals.
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The Regal Cinemas in Hemet is a twelve-screen multiplex that screens the latest first-run movies. It features reclining seats, digital video and sound, and a variety of concessions, including hot dogs.
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A 32-lane, traditional bowling facility, AMF Hemet Lanes provides open and league bowling with an on-site pro shop. The center offers a bar with flat-screen televisions, arcade game machines, a snack bar and private event facilities.
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The gated recreational Simpson Park features a sheltered picnic area, restrooms, hiking trails, bicycle trails, and barbecues. The park also has a classroom lab with a botanical garden as well as an equestrian trail.
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The Wheelhouse is a recreational roller-skating facility that is available for birthday parties, quinceaneras, and corporate events. The facility is known for hosting comedy nights, concerts, and youth hockey leagues.
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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.