Free & Cheap Things to Do in Oceanside, CA

  • The list below includes 173 free or cheap things to do in or near Oceanside, California, including 113 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Movie Theaters, Fishing and Bike Paths.
  • From The Pier at Oceanside to Harbor Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Oceanside and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carlsbad, San Clemente, Escondido and Fallbrook.
  • The list below includes 173 free or cheap things to do in or near Oceanside, California, including 113 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Movie Theaters, Fishing and Bike Paths.
  • From The Pier at Oceanside to Harbor Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Oceanside and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carlsbad, San Clemente, Escondido and Fallbrook.
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28.4 Miles
93% 40 votes
Trampoline Parks 39729 Avenida Acacias, Murrieta, CA 92563 MoreLess Info
An entertainment center, Aerosports Trampoline Parks offers trampoline-related activities including dodgeball, basketball, foam pits, open jumping and fitness classes. The center also provides party rooms, arcade games, a bounce house and a snack bar with food and drinks.
28.7 Miles
83% 12 votes
Parks 17953 Dos Picos Park Road, Ramona, CA 92065 MoreLess Info
Located on a 78-acre plot of land, the Dos Picos Co Park is a public park that offers a number of scenic mountain views to its visitors. Other amenities include a picnic area, a playground, and a nearby pond.
29.1 Miles
95% 263 votes
Hiking Trails 14847-14909 California Hwy 67, Poway, CA 92064 MoreLess Info
A popular location for hiking in Poway, Iron Mountain is favorited by locals and their dogs. The mountain offers a moderate hiking trail with a steep incline that takes to you to the summit.
29.1 Miles
60% 5 votes
Parks 27802 Springwood, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 MoreLess Info
Situated on 2.4 acres, Hidden Hills Park features a half basketball court and a large open grass field suitable for sports like soccer and football. The park provides two children's playgrounds, park benches, a paved path and picnic facilities.
29.2 Miles
90% 10 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 36700 Ruth Ellen Way, Murrieta, CA 92563 MoreLess Info
The Los Alamos Hills Sports Park provides large areas and fields for visitors to view and play sports in. Facilities at the site include football fields, soccer fields, baseball fields, and a playground.
29.3 Miles
100% 4 votes
Horseback Riding 28330 Mary Pl, Murrieta, CA 92563 MoreLess Info
With Susie Q Ranch, visitors can learn how to horseback ride on gentle horses with experienced trainers. Visitors are welcome to explore the farm and feed the horses after the lesson.
29.4 Miles
100% 10 votes
Parks 31671 Isle Vista, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 MoreLess Info
More a trail than a park, Badlands Park is located atop a mountain and the walk offers views of beaches and the Pacific Ocean. The sandy hike can be undertaken with just sandals and is dog friendly.
29.5 Miles
95% 208 votes
Beaches Ninth Ave and Pacific Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
1,000 Steps Beach is an isolated beach, and it is always almost empty, especially because the visitor has to climb down more than 200 steps until reaching it. It has a bathroom, a shower and a counter-top.
29.5 Miles
94% 233 votes
Beaches 9th Ave & Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92652 MoreLess Info
Thousand Steps Beach is a public beach at the bottom of a 230 step staircase across from the Pacific Coast Highway. The beautiful sandy beach has arches and a hidden cave at the south end, accessible only at low-tide.
29.5 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks Talavera Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 MoreLess Info
Seaview Park is a neighborhood park featuring a scenic walking trail leading to Thousand Steps Beach. The park offers self-guided displays of native plants, picnic tables, and large open fields.
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