Free & Cheap Things to Do in La Jolla, CA

  • The list below includes 275 free or cheap things to do in or near La Jolla, California, including 89 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Kayaking, Aquariums and Cooking Classes.
  • From Mount Soledad to Windansea Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in La Jolla and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, Chula Vista, San Diego and Santee.
  • The list below includes 275 free or cheap things to do in or near La Jolla, California, including 89 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Kayaking, Aquariums and Cooking Classes.
  • From Mount Soledad to Windansea Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in La Jolla and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, Chula Vista, San Diego and Santee.
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48.3 Miles
52% 109 votes
Movie Theaters 40750 Winchester Road, Temecula, CA 92591 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with an IMAX 3D auditorium, Edwards Temecula Stadium 15 & IMAX displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, mobile ticketing and a snack bar with food and drinks.
48.5 Miles
69% 32 votes
Race Tracks 41810 Mcalby Court, Murrieta, CA 92562 MoreLess Info
The Pole Position Raceway accommodates competitive go-kart racers of all ages. The facilities are state-of-the-art and fume free. Walk-in visitors are welcome, in addition to reserved birthday parties, team building, and other private events.
48.5 Miles
21% 19 votes
Movie Theaters 641 Camino De Los Mares, San Clemente, CA 92673 MoreLess Info
Popular first-run Hollywood films are presented at Krikorian Premiere Theatres throughout the week with certain bargain ticket times. There are six individual auditoriums, a full snack bar, and select movies shown in Digital 3DX.
48.7 Miles
95% 39 votes
Playgrounds 34941 Camino Capistrano, Dana Point, CA 92629 MoreLess Info
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.
49.2 Miles
96% 188 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 39400 Clinton Keith Road, Murrieta, CA MoreLess Info
At Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, visitors can go walking, hiking, biking, and horseback riding. The location offers interpretive trail walks, outreach programs, interpretive programs, and views of historic adobe buildings.
49.3 Miles
50% 8 votes
Hiking Trails Camino Las Ramblas, San Juan Capistrano, CA MoreLess Info
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.
49.8 Miles
88% 85 votes
Beaches 34551 Puerto Place, Dana Point, CA 92629 MoreLess Info
Named for the calm waters, Baby Beach offers a no wake zone with buoys marking the protected swim area. Kayaking and paddle boarding are popular activities. Lifeguards are seasonal. Parking is free.
49.8 Miles
100% 35 votes
Paddleboarding 24707 Dana Drive, Dana Point, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
SUP Fitness Laguna offers paddle boarding lessons for those who wish to get on the water. Those who are interested in learning how to properly paddle across the waters may appreciate what this site has to offer.
49.8 Miles
93% 650 votes
Piers & Boardwalks 34624 Golden Lantern St, Dana Point, CA MoreLess Info
At Dana Point Harbor, tourists can visit a variety of shopping destinations, including coffee and tea shops, clothing stores, and artisan chocolate shops. The location's restaurants include Jon's Fish Market, which offers live music.
49.9 Miles
66% 439 votes
National & State Parks Del Obispo and Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, CA 92629 MoreLess Info
At Doheny State Beach, visitors can go swimming, surfing, hiking, biking, fishing, and geocaching. The location also offers access to interpretive exhibits, a visitor center, exhibits, and a picnic area.
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