Free & Cheap Things to Do in Coronado, CA

  • The list below includes 212 free or cheap things to do in or near Coronado, California, including 86 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Movie Theaters, Parks and Playgrounds.
  • From Coronado Municipal Beach to Coronado Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Coronado and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, La Jolla, Chula Vista and San Diego.
  • The list below includes 212 free or cheap things to do in or near Coronado, California, including 86 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Movie Theaters, Parks and Playgrounds.
  • From Coronado Municipal Beach to Coronado Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Coronado and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, La Jolla, Chula Vista and San Diego.
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13.0 Miles
79% 73 votes
Movie Theaters 8879 Villa La Jolla Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037 MoreLess Info
A four-screen movie theater, La Jolla Village Cinema displays foreign and independent films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers party hosting and non-standard concession options including espresso, Fair Trade chocolate and Italian soda.
13.0 Miles
40% 30 votes
Dog Park 9550 Milden Street, La Mesa, CA 91944 MoreLess Info
Located within Harry Griffen Park, Canine Corners Dog Park is a fenced canine recreation facility with three separate dirt fields for dogs of different sizes. The park offers dog waste bags, drinking water, picnic tables, benches and trees.
13.0 Miles
25% 12 votes
Parks 9550 Milden Street, La Mesa, CA 91942 MoreLess Info
With 53 acres to explore, Harry Griffen Park offers visitors a wide range of amenities, from horseshoe pits, to picnic areas, to an off-leash dog park. The park has a 360-seat amphitheater that hosts an annual summer concert series.
13.1 Miles
64% 400 votes
Aquariums Scripps Institution of Oceanography, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA 92037 MoreLess Info
Affiliated with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the University of California at San Diego, Birch Aquarium features a wide array of exhibits centering on ocean life. The aquarium also hosts many educational programs.
13.1 Miles
78% 90 votes
Movie Theaters 2015 Birch Road, Chula Vista, CA 91915 MoreLess Info
A 12-screen movie theater, AMC Otay Ranch 12 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, auditorium rentals for private events and a snack bar with food and drinks.
13.1 Miles
56% 25 votes
Paintball 2015 Birch Road, Chula Vista, CA 91915 MoreLess Info
Total Combat Paintball is a paintball facility that offers standard paintball play as well as splatmaster and nerf games. Themed events, like Zombie paintball, are sometimes offered. The facility also sells paintball supplies and equipment.
13.1 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 10463 Austin Drive, Spring Valley, CA 91978 MoreLess Info
Showcasing the history of Japanese Americans in the region, Japanese American Historical Society provides historical information with regular exhibits to the public. The society hosts community events such as swing nights, lectures, and craft classes.
13.3 Miles
91% 214 votes
Colleges & Universities 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093 MoreLess Info
The University California, San Diego one of the world's top public research universities. It is located in La Jolla, California.It is organized into five graduate schools, six residential colleges,and two professional medical schools
13.3 Miles
84% 2420 votes
Aquariums 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA 92037 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to marine education, conservation and appreciation, the Birch Aquarium at Scripps is one of the largest and most important aquariums in the United States. It is particularly noted for its coral exhibits.
13.3 Miles
85% 34 votes
Malls 2015 Birch Rd, Suite 500, Chula Vista, CA 91915 MoreLess Info
Visitors of the Otay Ranch Town Center will be able to shop at stores like Macy's, Barnes & Noble, and Bath & Body Works. The location also features a 12-theater AMC cinema that offers first-run movie viewings.
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