- The list below includes 246 free or cheap things to do in or near Encinitas, California, including 107 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Botanical Gardens.
- From Moonlight Beach to Swami's Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Encinitas and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, La Jolla, Poway and Santee.
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Presenting all forms of art created since 1950, the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, seeks to engage the public through their exhibitions of art, artists, and the artistic process. In addition to their collection of 4,000 works, the museum hosts a wide-variety of traveling exhibitions and demonstrations.
13.3 Miles
A training venue for horseback riding, Liz Bolton Stables specializes in saddleseat riding. With advanced classes and instruction, some students from this stable have even become riding competitors. The stable also leases horses for special events.
13.4 Miles
85%
122 votes
340 North Escondido Boulevard, Escondido, CA 92025
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With a visual-arts museum and a conference center included, California Center for the Arts, Escondido also has two theaters, and it can welcome more than 2,000 visitors at a time.
13.5 Miles
Grape Day Park is an important historic landmark of Escondido as well as a place where people can relax and feel close to nature. The park maintains picnic tables, memorials, artworks, a unique childrens playground called 'Vinehenge', giant chess and more of such attractions.
13.5 Miles
Urban Adventures offers excitement right in the heart of Escondido. Book tours for surfing and other activities with experienced guides.
13.5 Miles
A Catholic parish community in Oceanside, California, Mission San Luis Rey cuts a striking silhouette against the surrounding hills. The church building contains elements of traditional Spanish, Mexican and Byzantine architecture. The mission holds weekly retreats and maintains a daily Mass schedule.
13.5 Miles
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96 votes
320 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025
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At the San Diego Children's Discovery Museum, young visitors and their families can take advantage of the site's Toddler Tidepool and other learning exhibits. The location hosts Kids Workshops, Fall Family Festivals, and birthday parties.
13.5 Miles
Located within the La Jolla Underwater Park Ecological Reserve, La Jolla Caves is a series of seven caves that are about 75 million years old. Six of the caves must be reached by boat or kayak.
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43 votes
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SoCal Food Tours
Tent City Murals, 1715 Strand Way, Coronado, CA 92118
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SoCal Food Tours is a tour company that provides safe and educational tours to local residents and visitors of Coronado. The company offers 3-mile walking tours that include samples of distinctive foods of Coronado.
13.5 Miles
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51 votes
Kit Carson Park, 3333 Bear Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025
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Queen Califia's Magical Circle Garden is the only American sculpture garden. The garden consists of nine large-scale sculptures, a circular 'snake wall' and maze entryway, sculpturally integrated bench seating and native shrubs and trees.