Free & Cheap Things to Do in Escondido, CA

  • 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.
  • 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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22.5 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks 840 Buena Ter, El Cajon, CA 92020 MoreLess Info
Located on approximately 19 acres, Hillside Park is a mostly undeveloped park area with abundant eucalyptus trees. The park offers walking trails, picnic spots, a grass playing area and restroom facilities.
22.8 Miles
32% 85 votes
Movie Theaters 405 Parkway Plz, El Cajon, CA 92020 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with IMAX, Regal Parkway Plaza Stadium 18 & IMAX displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. It provides stadium seating, mobile and self-service ticketing, arcade games, a party room and concessions.
22.9 Miles
96% 346 votes
Beaches 6800 Neptune Place, La Jolla, CA 92083 MoreLess Info
Windansea Beach often has great surfing conditions. Therefore, it often serves as the homeport for some of surfers very best athletes including Joey Cabell, Pat Curren, Mike Diffenderfer, Chris O'Rourke, Mickey Munoz and Butch Van Artsdalen. Swimmers can swim in the lifeguard protected area.
23.2 Miles
57% 7 votes
Parks 8855 Dallas Street, La Mesa, CA 91942 MoreLess Info
Home to the Junior Seau Sports Complex, La Mesita Park features baseball, football and soccer fields along with tennis courts. The park also offers picnic areas, a children's playground, a skate park and paved walking paths.
23.2 Miles
40% 5 votes
Botanical Gardens 38420 Dos Cameos Drive, Fallbrook, CA 92028 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1990, the Emerald Forest Bird Gardens is a bird care facility located on 40 acres of scenic land. Toucans, parrots, and other softbills are among the birds that call the gardens home.
23.3 Miles
96% 28 votes
Farms & Ranches 15602 Olde Highway 80, El Cajon, CA 92021 MoreLess Info
Summers Past Farms is a privately owned herbal garden, gift shop and nursery. The grounds are well manicured and certified as a wildlife habitat. A Sweet Pea maze is featured and allows guests to walk amongst the blooms.
23.4 Miles
56% 9 votes
Parks 6030 Severin Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942 MoreLess Info
Northmont Park is a 5.05-acre park that features picnic tables, barbecues, restrooms, a turf play area, and a volleyball court. The park also has a walking trail that is also used for biking.
23.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Skate Parks 8855 Dallas Street, La Mesa, CA 91942 MoreLess Info
The La Mesita Dallas Park Skate Park is a park popular among local skateboarders and other skaters. The park features a large flat area, a quarter pipe, numerous ledges, and a pyramid corner hip.
23.5 Miles
83% 12 votes
Art Museum 131 Rea Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020 MoreLess Info
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.
23.5 Miles
68% 25 votes
Hobby Shops 5648 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942 MoreLess Info
Comic book readers and Magic the Gathering players can find all their hobby needs at Crazy Fred's Cards & Comics. The shop also carries some collectibles and holds MTG games and tournaments almost daily.
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