- 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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1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
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The Fort Rosecrans Cemetery features several monuments and memorials, including the USS Bennington monument and the Ommaney Bay CVE-79 monument. The location dates back to the early days of the California territory.
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Opened in 1969, the Coronado Bridge was the first structure to connect the Island of Coronado and the city of San Diego. The 2.12 bridge is designed for vehicle safety and traffic efficiency with reversible lanes and guard rails.
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Lit for the first time in 1855, Old Point Loma Lighthouse stood guard over the San Diego coast for many years. Visitors can now enjoy tours of the lighthouse, complete with ranger presentations and 1880 styles.
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Glorietta Bay Park is a community managed oceanside park that offers numerous running and walking trails and wide grassy lawn areas. The buoy-marked ocean swimming area makes the park popular among training triathletes.
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Celebrating the life and work of the famed western artist Olaf Wieghorst, the Wieghorst Western Heritage Center features an extensive collection of paintings of cowboys, Native American Indians, and western American landscapes.
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Offering a cozy outdoor space for play, Eucalyptus County Park is great for families. Along with a playground, the park is equipped with horseshoe pits, restrooms and a pavilion for group gatherings.
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3015 Pala Mission Road, Escondido, CA 92059
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Mission San Antonio de Pala offers mass services at 8AM on Monday through Friday, on Saturday at 5PM, and at multiple times on Sunday. The location also hosts fiestas and other special events for churchgoers to enjoy.
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Upon reaching the top of Mount Helix Park, visitors will be able to overlook the city as well as the ocean. The park is a popular spot for weddings, driving tours, hiking and yoga.
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Recognized as one of San Diego's premier landmark parks for it's city views is Mt. Helix Park. The park offers star gazing events, picnic areas, walking trails and is dog friendly.
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Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado, CA 92118
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An arrangement of a memorial wall and three 'brown water' Navy boats form the Vietnam Unit Memorial Monument. The memorial focuses on honoring those who died in support of naval operations from 1960-1975 in Vietnam.