- 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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With La Jolla Kayak, visitors can join kayaking excursions to explore the region's caves, spot ocean life like whales and leopard sharks, or enjoy the sunset from the sea. Each kayak trip includes a quick lesson for operating the kayak.
15.2 Miles
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244 votes
2164 Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037
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With La Jolla Sea Cave Kayaks, visitors can explore the region's coastal sea caves with an experienced guide. During the tour, visitors will encounter coastal wildlife like seals, pelicans, and bat rays.
15.3 Miles
La Jolla Shores is arguably the most scenic spot in the San Diego area. Enjoy a cup of coffee or a morning jog on these miles of coastline.
15.3 Miles
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73 votes
8879 Villa La Jolla Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037
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A four-screen movie theater, La Jolla Village Cinema displays foreign and independent films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers party hosting and non-standard concession options including espresso, Fair Trade chocolate and Italian soda.
15.4 Miles
Sanny Jim Cave offers beautiful views of the ocean waves crashing against its big rocks. The cave is reached through an old staircase which can be used after paying a small entry fee. It is a unique thrilling experience in itself.
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Located within the La Jolla Underwater Park Ecological Reserve, La Jolla Caves is a series of seven caves that are about 75 million years old. Six of the caves must be reached by boat or kayak.
15.5 Miles
The Simic Gallery has a collection of tasteful fine art. For the beginning or experienced collector, they offer pieces that are within many budgets.
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Presenting all forms of art created since 1950, the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, seeks to engage the public through their exhibitions of art, artists, and the artistic process. In addition to their collection of 4,000 works, the museum hosts a wide-variety of traveling exhibitions and demonstrations.
15.6 Miles
La Jolla, California is home to the La Jolla Cove, a sheltered, small beach with pristine waters that draws smaller crowds than other nearby beaches. The calm water is excellent for beginning kayakers and surfers.
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214 votes
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