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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28.8 Miles
86% 7 votes
Parks 550 Park Ctr Drive, Santee, CA 92071 MoreLess Info
A multipurpose community park, Town Center Community Park features sports fields including soccer and baseball, a system of hiking and running trails, and an outdoor stage that hosts a variety of concerts.
29.1 Miles
89% 61 votes
National & State Parks 33401 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 MoreLess Info
Spread over 8,000 acres, the Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park is situated within the western coastal Santa Ana Mountains. The park offers a Nature Center, bike trails, horseback riding trails, children's playground, and hiking trails.
29.3 Miles
96% 25 votes
Movie Theaters 10990 Woodside Ave. North, Santee, CA 92071 MoreLess Info
Showing films on two screens, the Santee Drive-In offers a classic movie experience. The drive-in lot also hosts a swap meet on weekends, a tradition that is a favorite of the locals.
29.3 Miles
85% 170 votes
Movie Theaters 10990 Woodside Ave N, Santee, CA 92071 MoreLess Info
Santee Drive-In Theatre offers a traditional movie going experience seven days a week, year round. The theatre shows films on two big screens and offers FM radio broadcast sound and a full service snack bar.
29.4 Miles
87% 1912 votes
Beaches Mission Boulevard at Garnet Avenue, San Diego, CA 92109 MoreLess Info
With a unique SoCal vibe, Mission Beach is called the west coast's Atlantic City. The area has hot dog stands, surfing, plenty of clean sand, street performance, and a lively night scene.
29.4 Miles
77% 13 votes
Flea Markets 10990 Woodside Ave N, Santee, CA 92071 MoreLess Info
Open on Saturdays and Sundays from early morning until early afternoon, the Santee Drive-In Swap Meet features a wide variety of sellers each week. The facility also shows drive-in movies.
29.4 Miles
- 1 votes
Sports Teams (Amateur) Santee, CA MoreLess Info
Founded in 2005, San Diego Storm Baseball is a travel baseball organization that has multiple teams ranging from ages 9 to 17. The organization offers baseball clinics throughout the year.
29.5 Miles
73% 52 votes
History Museums 10946 Woodside Avenue North, Santee, CA 92071 MoreLess Info
The Creation and Earth History Museum is an unique collaboration of science and Christianity. The museum presents exhibits that look into the creation of the world through Biblical eyes while explaining scientific findings discovered on Earth.
29.5 Miles
86% 7 votes
Breweries 10960 Wheatlands Ave, Suite 101, Santee, CA 92071 MoreLess Info
The BNS Brewing & Distilling Company is a brewery that brews beer and distills gin, whiskey, bourbon, and BNS vodka. The company also has a tasting room that sells merchandise including hats and hoodies.
29.6 Miles
21% 19 votes
Movie Theaters 641 Camino De Los Mares, San Clemente, CA 92673 MoreLess Info
Popular first-run Hollywood films are presented at Krikorian Premiere Theatres throughout the week with certain bargain ticket times. There are six individual auditoriums, a full snack bar, and select movies shown in Digital 3DX.
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