- 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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With several trails for walking and jogging, picnic tables and two separate playgrounds for different ages, Citrus Ranch Park offers attractions for adults and children. Its name comes from the citrus grove that surrounds the park.
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Featuring thirteen sports fields, Tustin Sports Park offers facilities for tennis, basketball and baseball along with open field sports like football and soccer. It has a covered playground, a picnic shelter, restroom facilities and a multi-use trail.
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Despite its somewhat unsettling name, Hellhole Canyon is actually a quite scenic hiking destination. A six mile round trip hike, the trail through Hellhole Canyon culminates at a 24 foot waterfall, an anomaly in this desert setting.
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The Idyllwild Nature Center offers a variety of hiking trails, a monarch butterfly exhibit and plenty of bird watching opportunities. The area also features picnic spots and occasional learning workshops.
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2301 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
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The Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserves offers wildlife viewing, bicycling, hiking, and horseback riding opportunities. During the migrating season, up to 35,000 birds can be seen from this location, including endangered species.
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Spanning a total of nine miles along the Pacific Ocean, Newport Beach is a seaside town commonly visited for its scenic beaches. The town also has a pier filled with restaurants and shops within walking distance of the water.
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Artspresso Art Gallery features and showcases the works of a variety of local, regional, and nationally known artists in an array of different artistic media. Art includes photographs, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, and other varieties.
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Cedar Grove Park is a public park offering a number of amenities for its visitors to enjoy. These amenities include several basketball courts, playground equipment, an amphitheater, and a nature trail.
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Built around Mount San Jacinto, which stands at 10,834 ft. in elevation, lies the Mount San Jacinto State Park. The park provides a serene environment for walking, hiking, and camping and is reachable within hours from several major local cities.
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25905 Highway 243, Idyllwild, CA 92549
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Part of the California State Parks system, the San Jacinto State Park Campground features a well-maintained and staffed camping area with many sites. The campground features fully working bathrooms with power and running water.