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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35.8 Miles
94% 316 votes
Beaches 838 Ocean Blvd, Coronado, CA 92118 MoreLess Info
Coronado Beach is a scenic, white sand beach with great views of both the ocean and of beachside mansions nearby. The beach is patrolled by life guards, and features restrooms and showers.
35.8 Miles
88% 17 votes
Hiking Trails 22105 Paseo Del Sur, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
A moderately challenging hiking trail that leads hikers among the mansions of South Laguna Beach, the Valido Trail offers several stunning vistas and provides a brief but vigorous hiking workout.
35.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 10050 Austin Drive, Spring Valley, CA 91977 MoreLess Info
Located in a private community, Hartfield Park offers many amenities. Along with a clubhouse for social events and gatherings, the park is equipped with basketball courts, an outdoor pool, tennis courts and playground.
35.9 Miles
75% 12 votes
Playgrounds 2201 Rendova Road, Coronado, CA 92178 MoreLess Info
Glorietta Bay Park is a community managed oceanside park that offers numerous running and walking trails and wide grassy lawn areas. The buoy-marked ocean swimming area makes the park popular among training triathletes.
36.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 23082 Avenida Empressa, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
Tijeras Creek Park is a city park featuring three multipurpose athletic fields (used primarily for baseball.) The park also offers a playground, open fields, a tot lot, and public restrooms.
36.1 Miles
83% 6 votes
Recreation Centers 24602 Aliso Creek Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 MoreLess Info
Maintained by the City of Laguna Niguel Parks and Recreation Department, the Sea County Senior & Community Center offers a variety of amenities, including games, exercise and fitness classes, trips, and special events.
36.2 Miles
97% 68 votes
Gardens 12122 Cuyamaca College Drive West, El Cajon, CA 92019 MoreLess Info
At the Water Conservation Garden, guests will be able to visit a butterfly pavilion, a meadow exhibit, a white garden, and an exhibit that features seven different types of turf. The location also offers self-guided visit tours, private guided tours, and special access tours.
36.2 Miles
91% 92 votes
Parks 28241 La Paz Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 MoreLess Info
The Laguna Niguel Regional Park boasts a 44-acre lake, which is regularly stocked with catfish, bass and bluegill. Furthermore, a large assortment of trees surround the park providing shade for picnicking and space for hiking.
36.2 Miles
86% 7 votes
Hiking Trails Highlands Ave & Ridgview Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 MoreLess Info
Hikers can experience a wide dirt trail that runs along the southern ridge of the Aliso and Wood Canyons Regional Park with Aliso Summit Trail. The trail is 7.5 miles long and has a variety of scenic views.
36.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 28200 Lake Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 MoreLess Info
With walking paths and a children's area, Lakepoint Park offers views of Lake Elsinore. Facilities at the park include restrooms, picnic tables, barbeque areas, two softball fields, and a soccer field.
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