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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47.0 Miles
100% 7 votes
Running/Jogging 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA 92869 MoreLess Info
At 22 miles long, Mountains To Sea Trail is a biking and hiking trail that takes visitors through canyons, nature parks, and bays. The trail also provides visitors with opportunities for bird watching.
47.1 Miles
72% 57 votes
Other Entertainment 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista, CA 91911 MoreLess Info
A large outdoor concert and entertainment venue, many top artists have performed at Sleep Train Amphitheater in Chula Vista. Once known as Coors Amphitheater, the facility is named for the Sleep Train Mattress Company.
47.1 Miles
45% 73 votes
National & State Parks 17801 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, CA 92571 MoreLess Info
Lake Perris State Recreation Area is a large park that offers a variety of amenities. Visitors can make use of boat ramps or rent boats for use on the lake. There are also several different kinds of camp sites available.
47.2 Miles
92% 132 votes
Parks 4945 Heise Park Road, Julian, CA 92036 MoreLess Info
William Heise State Park covers 929 acres and has on its site 103 campsites, two playgrounds, and wilderness cabins, among others. Wildlife and bird watchers have plenty of opportunities of spotting the local fauna.
47.2 Miles
29% 168 votes
Other Entertainment 2050 Entertainment Cir, Chula Vista, CA 91911 MoreLess Info
Sleep Train Amphitheatre is an outdoor live music and event venue that attracts international performers as well as a variety of traveling expositions. It features a variety of amenities including restrooms and concessions.
47.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 44175 Acacia Avenue, Hemet, CA 92544 MoreLess Info
Valley Wide Recreation offers an array of full amenities to the community such as covered picnic areas and playgrounds, lighted baseball fields and soccer fields as well as basketball and volleyball courts.
47.3 Miles
100% 23 votes
Hiking Trails Farmer Road outside of Julian, Julian, CA 92036 MoreLess Info
At the Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve, visitors can access hiking trails and take in scenic views of the highly populated area. The location contains over 45 species of mammals and 150 of birds.
47.3 Miles
40% 253 votes
Dance Clubs 307 N Spurgeon Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 MoreLess Info
Orange County's Yost Theater is a concert and event venue that hosts a variety of events and programs. It features D.J.s and dancing, live music, theatrical productions, and even MMA and sporting events.
47.4 Miles
78% 23 votes
Religious Buildings State Route 79, Julian, CA 92036 MoreLess Info
Santa Ysabel Mission was founded in 1818. It has on its site the old church with a modernized interior and a small museum covering the area's history and how it was shaped by the mission.
47.4 Miles
84% 19 votes
Natural History Museums 3101 W Harvard Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704 MoreLess Info
Covering 12 acres, the Heritage Museum of Orange County preserves multiple 1890s historic buildings and houses artifacts from that time. Exhibits cover the civil rights movement, Victorian dollhouses, and a blacksmith's shop.
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