- 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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Spanning a total of nine miles along the Pacific Ocean, Newport Beach is a seaside town commonly visited for its scenic beaches. The town also has a pier filled with restaurants and shops within walking distance of the water.
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The Bill Barber Community Park is a community park that includes a baseball stadium, a picnic shelter, a formal garden, batting cages, and lighted tennis courts. The park is 42-acres in size.
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Primarily a dirt and grass field, Oltman Dog Park provides a single fenced area for canine recreation. The park features a double-gated entrance, benches along the perimeter and a gazebo in the center of the park.
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Gibbel Park is a 12 acre park featuring several recreational amenities. Attractions include two lighted tennis courts, a baseball field, a playground for children, picnic shelters, and large multipurpose fields.
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Featuring exhibits and artists of the Impressionist Period, the Irvine Museum offers guided tours and educational field trips.It is open Tuesday through Saturday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Desert View Park is a small attraction that overlooks the Anza Borrego Desert State Park, one of the largest state parks in California. There is a stone monument announcing its location amongst a grouping of crosses.
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Lake Cuyamaca is spread on 110 acres and, besides fishing and bird watching, is suited for picnics, hiking and other outdoor activities.
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With soft sands and blue waters, Newport Beach is a popular destination for swimming, surfing and scenic strolls. Down the coast, visitors will come across bike rental stations and small food trucks.
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2301 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
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The Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserves offers wildlife viewing, bicycling, hiking, and horseback riding opportunities. During the migrating season, up to 35,000 birds can be seen from this location, including endangered species.
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The Wedge is a surfing spot that provides visitors with the chance to go skim boarding, bodysurfing, body boarding, and surfing. The location has been featured in songs by the likes of Dick Dale and All Time Low.