- 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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At Lake Elsinore, visitors can explore a 3,000 acre lake by jet ski, boat, and kayak. The lake has several public beaches with picnic areas, as well as several trails that circle it.
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25473 Nellie Gail Road, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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During the holiday season, Orange County Christmas Lights Show puts on an animated light show that lasts 40 minutes and includes free apple cider and donuts. They also offer tours of their home, which is decorated with snow villages.
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A large outdoor space, Mesa Linda Park provides an array of activities for visitors to enjoy. This includes a playground with a variety of equipment along with tennis courts, a volleyball court and picnic pavilion.
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Those in search of a well-maintained trail system with stunning views will enjoy Oso Creek Trail. Hikers can take in the fresh air and fragrances from the plant life while getting a great workout from the 5.5 miles of trails.
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A public park, Oso Viejo Community Park features a wide variety of playground equipment, including tube slides, climbing structures, and swings, as well as benches, covered picnic pavilions, and walking trails. The park also has sports fields.
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1099 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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Stand Up Paddle Company gives lessons to beginner and intermediate paddleboarders. Lessons are on the beautiful and popular Laguna Beach.
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The Aliso Viejo Ice Palace is a sports facility that supports activities such as ice hockey, figure skating, and broomball. The facility is available for birthday parties and has a full service snack bar.
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Oak Park is a community park located in Aliso Viejo. The expansive park features large grass fields, as well as designated ball fields. Also present are picnic areas and a children's playground.
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29715 Avenida de Las Banderas, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
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Arroyo Vista Park is a community park that features a heated Junior Olympic sized swimming pool. The park also has a playground, sand volley court, tennis courts, covered picnic and barbecue areas, and variety of athletic fields.
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23082 Avenida Empressa, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
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Tijeras Creek Park is a city park featuring three multipurpose athletic fields (used primarily for baseball.) The park also offers a playground, open fields, a tot lot, and public restrooms.