- 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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Lost Winds Beach is a public beach with marked volleyball courts and a secluded setting requiring a quarter-mile hike from the parking area. Although there are no other amenities on the beach, a nearby pier offers a snackbar and restrooms.
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Offering 48 lanes of traditional bowling, Brunswick Premier Lanes features automatic bumpers, glow lanes and a pro shop. The bowling center has arcade games, billiard tables, a snack bar and a lounge area with adult beverages.
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Calle Ameno & Avenue San Pablo, San Clemente, CA 92672
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Rancho San Clemente Ridgeline Trail is a 3.5 mile path for pedestrians, bicycles and leashed dogs that offers nearly 600 ft of elevation if fully hiked. The trail surface is primarily asphalt with some natural soil segments.
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129 votes
1025 Tierra Del Rey, Chula Vista, CA 91910
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A 16-screen movie theater, Regal Rancho Del Rey Stadium 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, a party room and a concession area with food and drinks.
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The Wool Lady is a stop for all your stitching needs. Located in Old Town Temecula, this store has a wide collection of items such as hand dyed woolen fabrics and yarns, threads, needles and other embroidery supplies. Prices are inexpensive with an excellent customer service.
32.6 Miles
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137 votes
Off Interstate 5 at Basilone Road, San Clemente, CA 92055
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Visitors of San Onofre State Beach can go swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, wildlife viewing, surfing, geocaching, and fishing. The site contains overnight family and group campsites, bike trails, and hiking trails.
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Old Town Temecula is an old Western town with shops and restaurants. A good place to find unique souvenirs in Temecula.
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130 votes
415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, CA 92672
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Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens offers visitors the chance to learn about California's history, ecology, and culture. The location hosts yoga sessions, concerts and other musical performances, and weddings.
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At the San Clemente Pier, visitors can take in views of the ocean while hiking along the boardwalk or fishing at the pier. The site also offers easy access to The Fishermen's Restaurant for those who wish to dine.
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Providing access to the water, Dunes Park offers a wide array of outdoor recreational activities. The park is equipped with volleyball nets, basketball hoops and a playground, and offers showers and restroom facilities for beachgoers.