- The list below includes 224 free or cheap things to do in or near San Diego, California, including 86 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Parks, Bus Tours and Movie Theaters.
- From Fort Rosecrans Cemetery to Torrey Pines State Reserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Diego and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, La Jolla, Chula Vista and Santee.
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Amateur golfers can work on their swing and improve their game with a series of lessons from a professional
35.9 Miles
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49 votes
2040 North Santa Fe Road, Vista, CA 92084
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A glimpse into the mechanical past, the Antique Gas & Steam Museum in Vista, California provides over 50 acres of engine related exhibits. Visitors can view these working engines while learning there applications to history.
35.9 Miles
71%
72 votes
2905 San Luis Rey Road, Oceanside, CA 92058
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San Diego Humane Society & SPCA Dog Park offers two sections for dogs to play in, depending on the activity level of the dog. The park is covered with turf instead of grass and has a hill for the dogs.
36.3 Miles
Helgren's Sportfishing provides half-day fishing trips, sea life adventures, one and a half-day Cortes Bank trips, and whale watching trips. Common catches at this destination include both yellowtail and halibut.
36.5 Miles
Guajome Count Park has a lot to offer. Besides its scenic beauty and a network of easy hiking trails, the park also has a beautiful lake, well-maintained campsites equipped with restroom and shower facilities and a sandy beach nearby.
36.6 Miles
Harbor Beach is a spacious beach in Oceanside. Surf and swim areas are clearly demarcated.
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1504 Harbor Drive, Oceanside, CA 92054
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Southern California Fishing Trips offers a number of private tours. Some of them include whale and dolphin watching, surfing, fishing, and sightseeing.
36.7 Miles
A Catholic parish community in Oceanside, California, Mission San Luis Rey cuts a striking silhouette against the surrounding hills. The church building contains elements of traditional Spanish, Mexican and Byzantine architecture. The mission holds weekly retreats and maintains a daily Mass schedule.
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Small and quaint, Heritage Park offers lots of local history. Along with a gazebo for weddings and other special events, there is an old jail, school house and post office on-site for guests to see.
37.4 Miles
Oceanside's Carmike Cinemas is a branch of the Carmike Cinemas movie theater franchise. It screens first-run Hollywood movies in theaters with digital video and sound, and offers a variety of promotions and specials.
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College Blvd & N River Road, Oceanside, CA 92057
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San Luis Rey River Trail is a 7.2 mile bicycle trail that is also open to pedestrians including hikers, runners, dog walkers and roller-bladers. The trail is free of stop signs and traffic lights and separate from motor traffic.