Free & Cheap Things to Do in Vista, CA

  • The list below includes 184 free or cheap things to do in or near Vista, California, including 113 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Horseback Riding, Bowling and Trampoline Parks.
  • From South Buena Vista Park to Brengle Terrace Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Vista and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Jolla, Poway, Oceanside and Carlsbad.
  • The list below includes 184 free or cheap things to do in or near Vista, California, including 113 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Horseback Riding, Bowling and Trampoline Parks.
  • From South Buena Vista Park to Brengle Terrace Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Vista and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Jolla, Poway, Oceanside and Carlsbad.
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16.5 Miles
98% 109 votes
Parks 1601 Coast Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014 MoreLess Info
Seagrove Park offers ocean views and an ideal place to have a picnic. The site, which frequently offers views of seagulls and other ocean animals, can also be used for a game of Frisbee.
16.6 Miles
93% 95 votes
Parks 1600 Coast Blvd, Del Mar, CA MoreLess Info
Spend some time outdoors at Powerhouse Park, overlooking Del Mar City Beach. Enjoy the soothing ocean sounds while taking a walk or playing a game of frisbee. A playground is available for the kiddos.
17.0 Miles
33% 3 votes
Parks Valle Verde & Espola Road, Poway, CA 92064 MoreLess Info
A small park distinguished by a creek running along its edge, Valle Verde Park features sports fields, a playground for younger kids with play structures and swings, and picnic and cookout areas.
17.1 Miles
62% 918 votes
Movie Theaters 12905 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130 MoreLess Info
Offering a luxury movie-viewing experience, Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas is a movie theater that provides a unique and memorable experience to its guests. Amenities include in-theater waiter service, luxury reclining seats, and a full bar menu, among others.
17.8 Miles
72% 18 votes
Hiking Trails 16275 Espola Road, Poway, CA 92064 MoreLess Info
Spanning 700 acres, Blue Sky Ecological Reserve is located in a canyon blanketed in oak trees. The reserve is home to a wide variety of plant and animal species, and features a network of hiking trails.
18.0 Miles
93% 43 votes
Food Tours Tent City Murals, 1715 Strand Way, Coronado, CA 92118 MoreLess Info
SoCal Food Tours is a tour company that provides safe and educational tours to local residents and visitors of Coronado. The company offers 3-mile walking tours that include samples of distinctive foods of Coronado.
18.8 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks 14795 Silverset Street, Poway, CA 92064 MoreLess Info
Silverset Neighborhood Park is a public park tucked into a residential neighborhood that offers a playground and softball field for local resident use. The park also has a popular running and walking track that circuits one section of the area.
18.9 Miles
96% 594 votes
Hiking Trails 14644 Lake Poway Rd, Poway, CA 92074 MoreLess Info
Nearly 8 miles in length, the Mount Woodson Trail offers views of Lake Poway, waterfalls and wildlife with access to Potato Chip Rock which provides a top-down view. The trail can be used for hiking and dog walking.
18.9 Miles
82% 39 votes
Walking Trails 14644 Lake Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064 MoreLess Info
Originally founded as a recreational site in 1972, Lake Poway Park focuses mostly on water-based activities in the lake like boating and fishing. The surrounding mountain areas in the park also feature hiking trails, picnic tables, and an archery range.
19.4 Miles
100% 3 votes
Hiking Trails Twin Peaks Road, Poway, CA 92064 MoreLess Info
Twin Peaks Trail offers a short, easy hike to the residents of Poway. The trail is set in a desert landscape and features tall trees, mountain views and a bridge.
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