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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Paddleboarding Imperial Beach, CA 91932 MoreLess Info
With San Diego SUP Lessons, visitors can learn how to stand up paddle board with experienced instructors in the San Diego bay. Visitors can choose from 90 minute group or individual lessons.
37.1 Miles
92% 698 votes
Piers & Boardwalks Del Mar Street, San Clemente, CA MoreLess Info
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.
37.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 700 Seacoast Drive, Imperial Beach, CA 91932 MoreLess Info
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.
37.3 Miles
96% 130 votes
Cultural Centers 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, CA 92672 MoreLess Info
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.
37.3 Miles
75% 20 votes
Beaches 620 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA 92672 MoreLess Info
Enjoy the sun along the 2-mile shoreline of San Cement City Beach or fish from the 1,200 ft long pier. A walking trail follows the sea-cliffs that surround the beach for 2.3 miles. Restrooms, picnic tables, and parking are available.
37.4 Miles
85% 257 votes
Beaches 2 Elder Avenue, Imperial Beach, CA 91932 MoreLess Info
The Imperial Beach Pier is designed with a wooden boardwalk that presents phenomenal views of the coastline. It is a popular walking and fishing destination and also features a restaurant.
37.5 Miles
90% 10 votes
Bike Paths 1201 1st St, Coronado Ferry Landing, Imperial Beach, CA 92118 MoreLess Info
Traveling along the San Diego Bay, Bayshore Bikeway offers a safe route through the city. With views of many attractions including the skyline, the route also passes many of the city's most popular social spots.
37.6 Miles
90% 10 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 301 Caspian Way, Imperial Beach, CA 91932 MoreLess Info
Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve has several hiking trails and also offers guided nature and bird walks. Their visitors center features nature exhibits and a gift shop, and guests can borrow binoculars there.
37.6 Miles
50% 2 votes
Skate Parks 425 Imperial Beach Blvd, Imperial Beach, CA 91932 MoreLess Info
Open to the public for recreational activities, Imperial Beach Sports Park has amenities like multipurpose fields, barbecues, playgrounds, and more. The park has its own concrete skate park with bowls and ramps to skate.
37.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Skate Parks 425 Imperial Beach Blvd, Imperial Beach, CA 91932 MoreLess Info
As a concrete skate park, Imperial Beach Skatepark has a variety of obstacles to skate on, from ramps to stairs. The park is situated next to a multipurpose grass field.
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