- 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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Fresh ingredients elegantly arranged into creative sushi rolls in a simple, understated dining room decorated with paper lanterns
6.5 Miles
73%
52 votes
10946 Woodside Avenue North, Santee, CA 92071
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The Creation and Earth History Museum is an unique collaboration of science and Christianity. The museum presents exhibits that look into the creation of the world through Biblical eyes while explaining scientific findings discovered on Earth.
6.5 Miles
Providing performing arts events for the community, Liberty Hall Theatre features a mix of entertainment, from jazz bands to plays. The theater stars local actors and musicians from the community in its plays.
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80%
10 votes
9310 Fanita Parkway, Santee, CA 92071
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Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve is a 190 acre park and campground with seven lakes located within. Dogs are not allowed but visitors can enjoy other activities like camping, fishing, picnics, bird watching, boating and biking.
6.6 Miles
86%
7 votes
10960 Wheatlands Ave, Suite 101, Santee, CA 92071
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The BNS Brewing & Distilling Company is a brewery that brews beer and distills gin, whiskey, bourbon, and BNS vodka. The company also has a tasting room that sells merchandise including hats and hoodies.
6.7 Miles
Showing films on two screens, the Santee Drive-In offers a classic movie experience. The drive-in lot also hosts a swap meet on weekends, a tradition that is a favorite of the locals.
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Santee Drive-In Theatre offers a traditional movie going experience seven days a week, year round. The theatre shows films on two big screens and offers FM radio broadcast sound and a full service snack bar.
6.7 Miles
Open on Saturdays and Sundays from early morning until early afternoon, the Santee Drive-In Swap Meet features a wide variety of sellers each week. The facility also shows drive-in movies.
6.8 Miles
Providing for an array of activities, El Toyon Park offers something for all ages. Along with a fully equipped playground, the park has both tennis and basketball courts, an athletic field and separate doggie play area.
7.3 Miles
Chula Vista's Mount San Miguel Park features baseball and softball fields, basketball courts, an off leash dog park, ample green space, and playgrounds with an array of climbing structures and play equipment. The park also features picnic areas.
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The Santee Skate Park is a public skating facility that can be used for in-line skating, skateboarding, scootering, and biking. The facility spans a total distance of 6,800-sqft and has a grinding rail and a half pyramid.