- 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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Lit for the first time in 1855, Old Point Loma Lighthouse stood guard over the San Diego coast for many years. Visitors can now enjoy tours of the lighthouse, complete with ranger presentations and 1880 styles.
14.2 Miles
Providing access to the water, Dunes Park offers a wide array of outdoor recreational activities. The park is equipped with volleyball nets, basketball hoops and a playground, and offers showers and restroom facilities for beachgoers.
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Poway Fun Bowl offers typical aged bowling alley, without high end bar, good-looking staff, hipsters, or high-end pool tables for use. But, it has cheap beer and drinks, karaoke on Friday and Saturday nights in the bar, and the hourly pool tables in the arcade for those with minors.
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9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093
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The University California, San Diego one of the world's top public research universities. It is located in La Jolla, California.It is organized into five graduate schools, six residential colleges,and two professional medical schools
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Dedicated to marine education, conservation and appreciation, the Birch Aquarium at Scripps is one of the largest and most important aquariums in the United States. It is particularly noted for its coral exhibits.
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Two arenas and an outdoor grass field make up the North County Soccer Park facilities. Along with general open play times, the park offers classes, a summer camp, and leagues for all ages.
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The Imperial Beach Pier is designed with a wooden boardwalk that presents phenomenal views of the coastline. It is a popular walking and fishing destination and also features a restaurant.
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425 Imperial Beach Blvd, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
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Open to the public for recreational activities, Imperial Beach Sports Park has amenities like multipurpose fields, barbecues, playgrounds, and more. The park has its own concrete skate park with bowls and ramps to skate.
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425 Imperial Beach Blvd, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
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As a concrete skate park, Imperial Beach Skatepark has a variety of obstacles to skate on, from ramps to stairs. The park is situated next to a multipurpose grass field.
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A popular location for hiking in Poway, Iron Mountain is favorited by locals and their dogs. The mountain offers a moderate hiking trail with a steep incline that takes to you to the summit.