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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39.5 Miles
90% 87 votes
Dog Park Laguna Canyon Rd 133, Near El Toro Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92652 MoreLess Info
With lots of grass and room to roam, Laguna Beach Dog Park is popular with pet owners. Completely enclosed, the park offers a safe environment for all pets. And with many shaded areas and park benches, it is also comfortable.
39.5 Miles
50% 4 votes
Parks S Kirby Street, Hemet, CA 92545 MoreLess Info
A large open green space with multiple pavilions and gazebos, Mary Henley Park offers ample space for sports, picnicking, and relaxation. The park features sports fields, playgrounds, and restroom facilities.
39.6 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.
39.6 Miles
100% 7 votes
Parks 21701 Pittsford Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630 MoreLess Info
Pittsford Park is a neighborhood park with amenities such as a covered picnic shelter and playground equipment. Other features include rolling green hills, a volleyball court, a walking/jogging path, and tennis courts.
39.7 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.
39.7 Miles
92% 13 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Coastline of Heisler Park, Laguna Beach, CA MoreLess Info
The Glenn E. Vedder Ecological Reserve - Underwater Park and Tidepool serves as a home for sea urchins and starfish. Visitors who are interested in ocean views and picnics may enjoy what this site has to offer.
39.7 Miles
100% 6 votes
Hiking Trails 28505 Rawlings Road, Hemet, CA 92544 MoreLess Info
The gated recreational Simpson Park features a sheltered picnic area, restrooms, hiking trails, bicycle trails, and barbecues. The park also has a classroom lab with a botanical garden as well as an equestrian trail.
39.7 Miles
75% 4 votes
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MegaBites

Arcades 1153 S State Street, Hemet, CA 92543 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy an arcade with video games like Xbox One and Playstation 4 and classic arcade games at MegaBites. MegaBites also offer pizza and serves as a sports bar and an internet cafe.
39.8 Miles
86% 83 votes
Paddleboarding Laguna Beach, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
Paddle Board Bliss was founded by several women who are expert paddle boarders. They offer lessons and rentals of paddleboards, as well as paddleboard yoga sessions.
39.8 Miles
- 2 votes
Parks Oak View Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 MoreLess Info
Westridge Park is a popular outdoor space for people to walk their dogs while enjoying views of the nearby canyon. Standard park facilities like jungle gyms, swings, benches, and an open play area are also offered.
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