- Our list of the best things to do in National City, California, features the top 280 nearby activities — including 118 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- National City, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Entertainment & Shows, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 13 things to do within the city of National City, CA , followed by 267 popular activities in nearby cities, including La Mesa, La Jolla, San Diego, Coronado, Chula Vista, Santee, Poway, El Cajon, Del Mar, Spring Valley, Imperial Beach, Ramona, Palm Springs and Temecula
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30.2 Miles
Surrounded by cliffs, Grandview Beach is a local surfing spot with opportunities for volleyball, picnics, and body boarding. It has a wooden overlook where visitors can take in views of the ocean and beach below.
30.5 Miles
Located in Escondido, California, Grand Avenue is an economic and social hub filled with restaurants, shops, market stalls, beauty salons and offices. In clement weather, Grand Avenue is an excellent place for an afternoon stroll.
30.7 Miles
85%
122 votes
340 North Escondido Boulevard, Escondido, CA 92025
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With a visual-arts museum and a conference center included, California Center for the Arts, Escondido also has two theaters, and it can welcome more than 2,000 visitors at a time.
30.7 Miles
The tranquil atmosphere at the Aviara Golf Club in Carlsbad, California draws golfers from throughout the United States. The Club features a championship golf course with huge water hazards and tricky sand traps, a fine restaurant, immaculate landscaping and a pro shop. Golf instruction is also available.
30.7 Miles
201 East Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92030
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As a professional theater, Patio Playhouse showcases a mix of Broadway musicals and Shakespeare plays for the community to enjoy. During the summer, the theater company hosts performances in an outdoor amphitheater.
30.7 Miles
67%
195 votes
201 E Grand Ave, Ste 1A, Escondido, CA 92025
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Located in downtown Escondido, Vinz Wine Bar & Tasting Room offers a variety of wines for visitors to sample, as well as an array of unusual and creative dishes. The wine bar offers frequent specials.
30.7 Miles
86%
177 votes
113 E Grand Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025
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Featuring 8 craft beers on draft, Intertwined Bistro & Wine Bar offers visitors a variety of wines to sample from countries like Italy, New Zealand, and Argentina. The staff is knowledgeable about wine pairings and helps make recommendations.
30.7 Miles
35%
94 votes
350 W Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025
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A movie theater with an IMAX 3D auditorium, Regal Escondido Stadium 16 & IMAX displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, a game room, mobile ticketing and a snack bar.
30.7 Miles
Organizing trips to the region's best climbing spots, California Climbing Company provides visitors with introductory classes for outdoor climbing. During the lessons, all the necessary gear is provided while instructors teach the basics of climbing.
30.8 Miles
Grape Day Park is an important historic landmark of Escondido as well as a place where people can relax and feel close to nature. The park maintains picnic tables, memorials, artworks, a unique childrens playground called 'Vinehenge', giant chess and more of such attractions.