- The list below includes 213 free or cheap things to do in or near National City, California, including 86 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Children's Entertainment and Movie Theaters.
- From Pepper Park to LM Pepper Park Boat Launch Ramp, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in National City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, La Jolla, Chula Vista and Santee.
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Golf expert works privately with students to improve swing mechanics and take strokes off their game
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Southerly terminus of Tidelands Street, National City, CA 91951
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Offering a boat launching ramp and fishing pier, Pepper Park was named in honor of a local businessman. The park is suitable for families and further offers a playground and picnic area for group gatherings.
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Tidelands Avenue, National City, CA 91950
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Named for a civic leader, LM Pepper Park Boat Launch Ramp is further equipped with a fishing pier for added enjoyment and recreation. Nearby is also a playground for families with children.
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Located within the Rice Canyon Open Preserve, the Rice Canyon Trail is a 4 mile trail of mixed dirt surfaces. The mostly-level trail cuts through scattered ground cover and serves as an excellent fitness trail or beginning hiking excursion.
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Created for use by the entire community, Kimball Park offers a variety of recreational activities. Along with a playground and skating facility, the park is further equipped with an amphitheater where concerts and other special events are held.
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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.
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At Pier 32 Marina, visitors can receive panoramic views of the bay and watch a variety of boats pass by. The marina has amenities like a picnic area, fitness center, pool, hot tub, and more.
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AMC Plaza Bonita 14 is a movie theater that has amenities including stadium seating, theatre rentals, and digital projection. The cinema also has closed captioning, assisted listening devices, and wheelchair access.
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As a railroad museum, National City Depot features both indoor and outdoor exhibits displaying artifacts like rail cars, miniature trains, and more. Visitors can also explore the interior of a vintage streetcar.
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Open during Halloween season, Pumpkin Station has a pumpkin patch as well as children's attractions including a Ferris wheel, giant slide, mini slide, play center, train ride and petting zoo. They also offer 3 hour private parties.
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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.