- 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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31.7 Miles
93%
40 votes
39729 Avenida Acacias, Murrieta, CA 92563
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An entertainment center, Aerosports Trampoline Parks offers trampoline-related activities including dodgeball, basketball, foam pits, open jumping and fitness classes. The center also provides party rooms, arcade games, a bounce house and a snack bar with food and drinks.
31.7 Miles
As a railroad museum, National City Depot features both indoor and outdoor exhibits displaying artifacts like rail cars, miniature trains, and more. Visitors can also explore the interior of a vintage streetcar.
31.9 Miles
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Tidelands Avenue, National City, CA 91950
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Named for a civic leader, LM Pepper Park Boat Launch Ramp is further equipped with a fishing pier for added enjoyment and recreation. Nearby is also a playground for families with children.
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1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
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Dedicated to the first European to set foot on the west coast of the now United States, the Cabrillo National Monument tells a story of exploration in the 16th century. Visitors feel like a part of history as they gaze upon the spot where today's America began to take shape.
32.0 Miles
Open during Halloween season, Pumpkin Station has a pumpkin patch as well as children's attractions including a Ferris wheel, giant slide, mini slide, play center, train ride and petting zoo. They also offer 3 hour private parties.
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919 votes
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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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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40550 California Oaks Road, Murrieta, CA 92562
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Consisting of outdoor fields and an aquatics facility, California Oaks Sports Park offers the community a wide range of recreational activities, from baseball to soccer. The aquatics facility has a lap pool with five lanes to choose from.
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AMC Plaza Bonita 14 is a movie theater that has amenities including stadium seating, theatre rentals, and digital projection. The cinema also has closed captioning, assisted listening devices, and wheelchair access.
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33 votes
40440 California Oaks Road, Murrieta, CA 92562
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Visitors can enjoy a bowling center with 40 lanes and widescreen scoring monitors at Brunswick Cal Oaks Bowl. The bowling alley also has a pro shop, 2 billiard tables, a snack bar, video games, and a lounge.