Free & Cheap Things to Do in El Cajon, CA

  • The list below includes 233 free or cheap things to do in or near El Cajon, California, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Bowling and Go Karts.
  • From The Water Conservation Garden to Wells Park Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in El Cajon and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, La Jolla, Chula Vista and Poway.
  • The list below includes 233 free or cheap things to do in or near El Cajon, California, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Bowling and Go Karts.
  • From The Water Conservation Garden to Wells Park Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in El Cajon and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, La Jolla, Chula Vista and Poway.
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26.2 Miles
90% 177 votes
Beaches 400 B St, Bottom of Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024 MoreLess Info
Encinitas's Moonlight State Beach is a sandy beach with a variety of amenities, including fishing swimming, and surfing. The beach also has a snack bar, volleyball courts, and tennis courts.
26.3 Miles
81% 36 votes
Breweries 155 Mata Way #104, Escondido, CA 92069 MoreLess Info
Port Brewing – The Lost Abbey produces a variety of beers, including the Inferno Ale, the Duck Duck Gooze, the Lost and Found Abbey Ale, and the Red Poppy Ale. Beer fans can taste the products in the site's tasting room.
26.3 Miles
83% 6 votes
Parks 601-753 Woodland Parkway, San Marcos, CA 92069 MoreLess Info
Known for its picnicking opportunities, Woodland Park offers 11 acres of land with ponds, fountains, and shaded areas. The picnic areas have several playgrounds with climbing walls, swings, and other play structures.
26.6 Miles
56% 16 votes
Beaches 350 South El Portal, Encinitas, CA 92024 MoreLess Info
Accessible to the public via the long, narrow flight of stone steps that give it its name, Stone Steps Beach is a secluded and tranquil destination. The beach is a good spot for surfing, as for walking and jogging.
26.8 Miles
65% 40 votes
Bowling 945 San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069 MoreLess Info
Featuring 40 lanes, AMF Eagle Lanes provides open and league bowling with shoe rental. The bowling center also has a pool table, a snack bar, game machines and a separate bar area with a big screen television.
26.9 Miles
86% 28 votes
Gardens 695 Normandy St, corner of Normandy Rd and Piraeus, Encinitas, CA 92024 MoreLess Info
Weidner's Gardens is a retail and wholesale nursery of flowers that home grows 90% of its displayed products. The location also hosts events throughout the year, including a Succulent Tree Class and Poinsettia Greenhouse Tours.
26.9 Miles
55% 127 votes
Movie Theaters 1180 W San Marcos, San Marcos, CA 92078 MoreLess Info
Edwards San Marcos Stadium Cinema is a multi-screen cinema that shows first run movies. The cinema is wheelchair accessible and offers listening devices, digital projection and stadium seating. There is also a game center and photo booth.
27.1 Miles
90% 73 votes
Hiking Trails Valley Center Road, Escondido, CA MoreLess Info
With 20 miles of trails for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians, Daley Ranch comprises several natural habitats including grassland, coastal sage scrub, and oak woodlands, alongside historical buildings and views of Escondido.
27.1 Miles
100% 21 votes
Laser Tag 1290 W San Marcos Blvd, Ste 101, San Marcos, CA 92078 MoreLess Info
Guest can enjoy regular laser tag games along with the Lazer Frenzy laser maze experience at Invasion Laser Tag. Invasion Laser Tag also hosts birthday parties, corporate events, and other group gatherings.
27.5 Miles
100% 12 votes
Breweries 1325 Grand Avenue, San Marcos, CA 92078 MoreLess Info
Rip Current Brewing provides patrons with a variety of beers. Choices include sweet fruity, barrel-aged and sour style beers. Rip Current Brewing has a tasting room for customers to sample different styles of beer.
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