- 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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21.8 Miles
A canine recreation facility, Woodglen Vista Dog Park is situated on nearly an acre of grass fields. The park offers dog waste bags, shade trees, benches, a double-gated entrance and drinking water available outside the fenced area.
21.9 Miles
The Santee Skate Park is a public skating facility that can be used for in-line skating, skateboarding, scootering, and biking. The facility spans a total distance of 6,800-sqft and has a grinding rail and a half pyramid.
22.1 Miles
The Sportsplex USA Santee is an outdoor sports complex that features three baseball fields, a concession stand, restrooms, and two indoor soccer fields. The soccer fields have spectator seating as well as synthetic turf.
22.5 Miles
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260 Rocky Crest Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028
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The Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Museum is a museum that features a vast collection of gems and minerals. The museum is available for field trips, has a virtual museum, and offers free admission.
22.5 Miles
A multipurpose community park, Town Center Community Park features sports fields including soccer and baseball, a system of hiking and running trails, and an outdoor stage that hosts a variety of concerts.
22.6 Miles
1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
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Balboa Park is a hub of culture, art, history, entertainment, and vivid experiences. The thriving atmosphere contains attractions such as a zoo, photographic studio, miniature railroad, history, space, and art museums among many other things.
22.7 Miles
A must-see destination in San Diego, the Botanical Building and Lily Pond is one of the most photographed sites in the area. The garden contains more than 2,100 species of plants including tropical plants, ferns, orchids, and season flower displays.
22.7 Miles
Featuring rotating exhibits, San Diego Natural History Museum showcases history from Native American culture to prehistoric creatures. The museum displays artifacts like dinosaur fossils and has 3D documentary film showings.
22.8 Miles
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83 votes
220 Grand Tradition Way, Fallbrook, CA 92028
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At the Grand Tradition Estate and Gardens, guests will be able to travel through eighteen garden acres with flowers, foliage, and singing birds. The location's dining opportunities include The Veranda Restaurant and The Orchid Bar Cocktails & Casual Cuisine.
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1492 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
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One of the most exciting museums on the coast, Maritime Museum of San Diego is located on a ship. The ship is complete with living history personnel, art, ship models, sailor art, and much more.