- The list below includes 237 free or cheap things to do in or near La Mesa, California, including 87 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Arts & Crafts Classes, Playgrounds and Movie Theaters.
- From Mt Helix Park to Lake Murray, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in La Mesa and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Jolla, Chula Vista, Poway and San Diego.
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Views of both downtown San Diego and the Coronado Islands can be seen from Imperial Beach. White sand is spread over three and a half miles, and there is a long wooden pier into the ocean.
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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.
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A moving memorial to deceased American veterans, the Mount Soledad Memorial is located in La Jolla, California. The black stone edifice bears the names and photographs of hundreds of fallen heroes.
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Guests can see life as it once was in the early 20th century at Old Poway Park. This destination features multiple historic buildings, train rides, a heritage museum and a park that if often used for picnics.
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Enjoyed by both adults and children, the Poway-Midland Railroad is a railway that takes guests through Old Poway Park. Guests board a vintage train that rides along antique railing equipment that offers a traditional locomotive experience.
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Gourmands learn how to create a lavish, multi-course meal at Lajollacooks4u in La Jolla, California. Each customized session covers six courses and ends with the freshly-prepared meal and a bottle of fine wine.
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1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
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Dedicated to the first European to set foot on the west coast of the now United States, the Cabrillo National Monument tells a story of exploration in the 16th century. Visitors feel like a part of history as they gaze upon the spot where today's America began to take shape.
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8879 Villa La Jolla Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037
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A four-screen movie theater, La Jolla Village Cinema displays foreign and independent films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers party hosting and non-standard concession options including espresso, Fair Trade chocolate and Italian soda.
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Aubrey Park features a rock pond and the distinctive 'golden fire hydrant.' The park also offers a baseball field and concession area, sheltered picnic areas, and a playground for children
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1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
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The Fort Rosecrans Cemetery features several monuments and memorials, including the USS Bennington monument and the Ommaney Bay CVE-79 monument. The location dates back to the early days of the California territory.