- 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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Diamond Valley Lake is one of the newest as well as the largest reservoirs in Southern California. The area is popular for its seasonal wildflower trail and the 13,500 acres of open space that is home at least 16 endangered or threatened native California bird, plant and animal species.
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Visitors of Pines Park can go snorkeling, scuba diving, wind surfing, fishing, geocaching, and wildlife viewing. Not only does the location offer access to bike trails, but it also contains a picnic area.
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Part of Diamond Valley Lake Community Park, the Diamond Valley Sports Complex features multiple lighted ball fields as well as basketball and tennis courts. The complex also offers three separate soccer fields and adjacent picnic areas.
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Granite Mountain area includes a few old gold mines that you can explore. Great paths for 4x vehicles.
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The Yaqui Well is a scenic desert site that features a well-marked trail and nearby camp grounds. The site is a popular destination for bird watching, and is purportedly home to the legendary Ghost Dancers.
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The Las Ramblas Trail is a 3.5 mile dirt trail that can be hiked year-round. It has a variety of inclines to suit both the novice and advanced hiker, allows dogs and bicycles and offers sweeping views of the coast.
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Oharas Lake Elsinore is a small, family owned bar located in Lake Elsinore. The bar has a friendly, quaint atmosphere and offers karaoke, darts and a selection of beers and spirits.
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The Western Science Center showcases an array of Ice Age fossils and Native American artifacts that were unearthed at Diamond Valley Lake. One of their most popular exhibits is 'Max', the largest mastodon found in the Western United States, as well as 'Xena', a Columbian mammoth.
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Visitors can enjoy cocktail and sports bar that has been in operation for over 50 years at O'Hara's Cocktail Lounge. The lounge also offers karaoke and serves as a live music venue.
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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.