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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45.7 Miles
90% 30 votes
Parks 29751 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 MoreLess Info
The Crown Valley Community Park serves as the center for the city's recreation programs and events. It features a pool with several diving boards, an outdoor amphitheater, 30 picnic tables, two soccer fields and a botanical preserve.
45.7 Miles
47% 15 votes
Movie Theaters 1599 S San Jacinto Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583 MoreLess Info
In addition to many movie choices from yesterday's releases to popular movies that may have been missed in other theaters, Regal San Jacinto Metro 12 is also community centered with discounted movies throughout the summer and week.
45.7 Miles
100% 7 votes
Parks 901 W Esplanade Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92582 MoreLess Info
Providing for an array of outdoor activities, Valley Wide Recreation is equipped with a spacious playground along with soccer fields and both basketball and volleyball courts. The facility further offers lighted baseball fields for community competitions.
45.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Fishing San Jacinto, CA 92581 MoreLess Info
Gregg Silks' Guide Service is a fishing tour guide company that offers chances to catch largemouth bass, striped bass, rainbow trout, and catfish. The company operates on the Silverwood Lake and Lake Perris.
45.7 Miles
67% 3 votes
Botanical Gardens 29751 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 MoreLess Info
Celebrating horticulture, the Niguel Botanical Preserve features an array of plants and flowers, many native to Southern California. Open to the public daily, the park is equipped with walking trails and benches for added convenience.
45.8 Miles
100% 10 votes
Parks 31671 Isle Vista, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 MoreLess Info
More a trail than a park, Badlands Park is located atop a mountain and the walk offers views of beaches and the Pacific Ocean. The sandy hike can be undertaken with just sandals and is dog friendly.
45.9 Miles
100% 31 votes
Movie Theaters 25471 Rancho Niguel Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 MoreLess Info
The Regency Theater specializes in independent and foreign films, but also showcases many of the new releases. It is a spacious facility that additionally offers numerous snacks and an alcohol bar.
45.9 Miles
61% 28 votes
Dog Park Felipe Rd & Fieldcrest Ln, Mission Viejo, CA 92692 MoreLess Info
Mission Vejo Dog Park is a dog park offering great views and a well-maintained area where dogs can run free and play with one another. Separate areas for large and small dog breeds are also available.
45.9 Miles
71% 21 votes
Dog Park 25100 Felipe Road, Mission Viejo, CA 92692 MoreLess Info
Featuring three play areas for dogs of all ages and sizes, La Paws Dog Park was designed in a way that has little impact on the environment. Visitors can also enjoy a walking trail with Arroyo views.
45.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
A large outdoor space, Mesa Linda Park provides an array of activities for visitors to enjoy. This includes a playground with a variety of equipment along with tennis courts, a volleyball court and picnic pavilion.
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