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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49.8 Miles
97% 154 votes
Walking Tours Pacific Coast Hwy and Ocean Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
Enjoy a two-hour guided tour of Laguna Beach courtesy of Laguna Beach Walks, a small firm founded and run by lifetime area residents. All tours are led by guides with decades of experience.
49.8 Miles
94% 643 votes
Beaches Laguna Beach, CA MoreLess Info
Named after the adjacent town, Laguna Beach is one of California's most popular beaches for swimming, fishing and surfing. The town also attracts many visitors with its unique restaurants, exclusive shops and temperate climate.
49.8 Miles
88% 179 votes
Beaches Coast Hwy & Broadway, Laguna Beach, CA 92652 MoreLess Info
With white sands and clear waters, Laguna Beach offers visitors a clean beach to lounge in the sun and go surfing at. From the shore, visitors can spot Catalina Island in the distance.
49.8 Miles
50% 22 votes
Movie Theaters 162 S Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
Part of the Regency Theatre chain, South Coast Cinema is a movie theater multiplex that shows mostly newly released Hollywood movies in all digital video and sound. The theater offers a rewards program, and is available for rentals.
49.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 25550 Commercentre Dr, Ste 100, Lake Forest, CA 92630 MoreLess Info
Lake Forest Sports Park is a large 86 acre park with 57 acres dedicated to sports fields and a multi-functional center. Attractions include baseball diamonds, soccer fields, a recreation center, basketball courts, hiking trails, playgrounds, and a picnic area.
50.0 Miles
83% 6 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA MoreLess Info
James Dilley Preserve is lined with hiking trails which vary in the level of difficulty and are great to walk through but the heat might be an issue for some. Other activities such as biking and horseback riding are also available.
50.0 Miles
Whether it is for the 121 artists' works of art exhibited or for the special events it can host, Laguna Art Museum can prove to be a worthy destination for the Californian art enthusiasts.
50.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Hiking Trails 19070-19562 Gilman Springs Road, San Jacinto, CA 92583 MoreLess Info
Known for its challenging hiking path, Massacre Canyon is a 2.7 trail that weaves through desert canyon walls. The canyon has a stream that empties into a 12 foot waterfall off the trail.
50.0 Miles
90% 87 votes
Dog Park Laguna Canyon Rd 133, Near El Toro Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92652 MoreLess Info
With lots of grass and room to roam, Laguna Beach Dog Park is popular with pet owners. Completely enclosed, the park offers a safe environment for all pets. And with many shaded areas and park benches, it is also comfortable.
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