- The list below includes 235 free or cheap things to do in or near Escondido, California, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Breweries, Hiking Trails and Movie Theaters.
- From Queen Califia's Magical Circle Garden to Palomar Mountain State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Escondido and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, La Jolla, Poway and Santee.
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Helgren's Sportfishing provides half-day fishing trips, sea life adventures, one and a half-day Cortes Bank trips, and whale watching trips. Common catches at this destination include both yellowtail and halibut.
18.5 Miles
With views from of its cliffs out over the Pacific Ocean, Black's Beach is a place for surfing, campfires, walking, and playing in the sea. Sand volleyball courts and nets are set up for visitors to enjoy.
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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.
18.7 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.
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1504 Harbor Drive, Oceanside, CA 92054
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Southern California Fishing Trips offers a number of private tours. Some of them include whale and dolphin watching, surfing, fishing, and sightseeing.
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936 S Live Oak Park Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028
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Specializing in artwork dedicated to nature and wildlife, Hidden Forest Art Gallery is home to artist Gamini Ratnavira. Along with paintings, the gallery includes a bonsai garden and koi pond. All items are available for sale.
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Hosting racing events, Barona Speedway hosts sprint cars, dwarfs, stock cars, and a variety of other race cars competing against each other. The concession stand serves favorites like nachos, churros, hamburgers, and more.
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9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093
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The University California, San Diego one of the world's top public research universities. It is located in La Jolla, California.It is organized into five graduate schools, six residential colleges,and two professional medical schools
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Dedicated to marine education, conservation and appreciation, the Birch Aquarium at Scripps is one of the largest and most important aquariums in the United States. It is particularly noted for its coral exhibits.
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9310 Fanita Parkway, Santee, CA 92071
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Spanning 190 acres, the Santee Lakes Regional Park & Campground features seven man-made lakes filled with all recycled water. Activities offered include hiking, fishing, camping, bird watching, boating, and picnicking.