Things to Do in National City, CA

  • 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
  • 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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37.2 Miles
76% 25 votes
Hiking Trails Jefferson Street, Carlsbad, CA MoreLess Info
Passing through a eucalyptus grove, Hosp Grove Trails are part of Carlsbad's city trails system. Bring a picnic, and hike the unpaved trail up 100 feet for views of the Pacific Ocean and Buena Vista Lagoon.
37.2 Miles
100% 9 votes
Theaters 303 Main Street, Vista, CA 92084 MoreLess Info
Once a simple movie theatre, the Avo Playhouse was refurbished into a full, live-action theatre nearly 20 years ago. It is available for rental for meetings and lectures as well as full Broadway-class events.
37.2 Miles
83% 29 votes
Winery/Vineyard 230 Main Street, Vista, CA 92084 MoreLess Info
The Fifty Barrels Winery is a vineyard that offers a 'Make Your Own Wine Service' and makes white wines, red wines, and dessert wines. The winery features a wine tasting bar, a bottle bar, and a sangria bar.
37.2 Miles
100% 8 votes
Art Gallery 330 Main Street, Vista, CA 92084 MoreLess Info
Guests can browse pieces, watch the creation of art, or chat with artists themselves at ArtBeat on Main Street. Along with the surrounding culture of the art, guests are also welcome to the wine lounge.
37.4 Miles
80% 20 votes
Botanical Gardens 1270 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista, CA 92084 MoreLess Info
Alta Vista Gardens is a botanical garden featuring several rare plant species. The idea behind Alta Vista Gardens is to combine art with the natural beauty of the garden, with artwork by local artists integrated throughout.
37.4 Miles
92% 37 votes
Theaters 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista, CA 92083 MoreLess Info
Moonlight Amphitheatre stages spectacular theatrical productions outdoors, with both traditional or lawn seating available. Anyone who chooses to sit on the lawn can request a lawn chair or bring blankets and have a picnic.
37.4 Miles
87% 15 votes
Parks 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista, CA 92084 MoreLess Info
At 85 acres, Brengle Terrace Park has the space for many activities including courts for tennis, basketball and volleyball, baseball fields, and areas for bocce ball, horseshoes and disc golf. The playground is also quite large.
37.8 Miles
81% 16 votes
Beaches 1500 S Pacific Street, Oceanside, CA 92054 MoreLess Info
Monitored by lifeguards during the day, Buccaneer Beach provides visitors with opportunities for surfing, swimming, sunbathing, and body boarding. The beach also has a playground, picnic area, volleyball courts, and a basketball court.
38.3 Miles
67% 6 votes
Golf at the Welk Resort San Diego, Escondido, CA 92026 MoreLess Info
The 18-hole 'Oaks' course is located at the Welk Resort San Diego of Escondido. It features 1837 yards of golf and it was designed by Jim Brown.
38.3 Miles
100% 8 votes
Rock Climbing 1032 Tait St. #7, Oceanside, CA 92054 MoreLess Info
Arcadian Ascents is a rock climbing area in Oceanside. There are courses for every level of climber.
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