- 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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Aloha Stand Up Paddle offers tradition surf and paddleboard lessons. But what's more, they have a photographer who takes action shots of surfers.
31.2 Miles
West Coast Stand Up Paddle takes trips to regional lakes for paddleboard lessons. They claim that they can teach almost anyone to paddleboard.
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William Heise State Park covers 929 acres and has on its site 103 campsites, two playgrounds, and wilderness cabins, among others. Wildlife and bird watchers have plenty of opportunities of spotting the local fauna.
31.6 Miles
Camulos Farm offers a wide range of services for both horse and rider. Camulos provides lessons and amenities for beginners to the most advanced riders and features BBQ's and Barn Days for all patrons.
31.6 Miles
Kenner Horse Ranch offers horseback rides for one to two hours, either on the trails of their 200 acre ranch or elsewhere during multi-day riding trips. Deer, bobcats, turkeys, hawks and owls can be spotted on their ranch.
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A broad, clean white sand beach, Tamarack State Beach is a good destination for a family outing. The beach offers ample parking, and visitors are allowed to build fires if they bring their own pits.
32.4 Miles
With Historical Tours of Julian, visitors can explore various areas of the town while learning about it's Wild West history. During the tours, visitors will stop at the cemetery, gold discovery sites, and pioneer museums.
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A variety of artifacts from the early days of the Julian area are held at the Julian Pioneer Museum in several displays. There are even artifacts from when the region was dotted with Native American villages.
32.4 Miles
An equestrian facility, Julian Stables offers instructional trail rides for kids ages 5 and up as well as for adults. The facility offers riding packages by the hour, and all rides feature stunning scenery.
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This 6-mile trail is not ideal for children or dogs due to the terrain, but Cedar Creek Falls will provide you with a challenging hike and the opportunity to visit the waterfall, dependent on the time of year.