- 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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11.2 Miles
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Mission Beach
Mission Boulevard at Garnet Avenue, San Diego, CA 92109
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With a unique SoCal vibe, Mission Beach is called the west coast's Atlantic City. The area has hot dog stands, surfing, plenty of clean sand, street performance, and a lively night scene.
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Situated on 10 acres, Hilton Head County Park features a pirate-themed water play area along with basketball courts and a field suitable for baseball, soccer and football. The park provides exercise stations, a playground, picnic facilities and shaded areas.
11.4 Miles
Celebrating the life and work of the famed western artist Olaf Wieghorst, the Wieghorst Western Heritage Center features an extensive collection of paintings of cowboys, Native American Indians, and western American landscapes.
11.5 Miles
A 68-lane bowling center, Parkway Bowl offers open and league bowling along with a laser tag arena. The center provides automatic scoring and bumpers, food and drinks, billiard tables, arcade games, private event hosting and a full bar.
11.6 Miles
32%
85 votes
405 Parkway Plz, El Cajon, CA 92020
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A movie theater with IMAX, Regal Parkway Plaza Stadium 18 & IMAX displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. It provides stadium seating, mobile and self-service ticketing, arcade games, a party room and concessions.
11.6 Miles
Featuring five acres of open fields, Big Rock Park offers visitors designated sports areas for basketball, tennis, and volleyball. The picnic area has tables and grills available on a first come, first serve basis.
12.1 Miles
Guests of Taylor Guitars will be able to purchase guitars and related apparel and home items. The location, founded in 1974, has offer innovations to the field of acoustic and electric guitars, including the New Technology neck and the Expression System pickup.
12.3 Miles
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1 votes
Equestrian Cir, Santee, CA 92071
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Providing access to trails, East Fortuna Equestrian Staging Area offers numerous amenities for horseback riders. Besides ample parking, visitors have access to both picnic facilities and horse corrals. Bicycling and hiking is also permitted here.
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7 votes
3893 54th Street, Lions Hall, El Cajon, CA 92020
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The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra normally plays big band music as a 19-piece ensemble which includes vocalists. The orchestra performs at three venues regularly and can be booked for private events.
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Situated on 1.4 acres, Wells Park Dog Park offers fields of grass and gravel used for canine recreation and exercise. The park provides drinking water, benches, dog waste bags, shade trees and a separate small dog area.