Free & Cheap Things to Do in Costa Mesa, CA

  • The list below includes 675 free or cheap things to do in or near Costa Mesa, California, including 135 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Music Venue and Gardens.
  • From California Scenario to Fairview Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Costa Mesa and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Laguna Beach, Long Beach, Cerritos and Lakewood.
  • The list below includes 675 free or cheap things to do in or near Costa Mesa, California, including 135 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Music Venue and Gardens.
  • From California Scenario to Fairview Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Costa Mesa and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Laguna Beach, Long Beach, Cerritos and Lakewood.
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Certified instructors lead surfing classes of up to five students, or they lead tours on standup paddleboards and other personal watercraft
4.0 Miles
96% 25 votes
Gardens Park Centre Drive, Costa Mesa, CA MoreLess Info
The California Scenario is a sculpture garden that features seven different scenarios gardens for guests to enjoy and explore. The location's Forest Walk offers guests the chance to view the plaza from a distance.
1.8 Miles
86% 69 votes
Parks 2525 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92628 MoreLess Info
Occupying 208 areas of open space, Fairview Park has six acres of wetland ponds and several acres of grasslands, oak trees and coastal sage shrub. The park features summer concerts, a playground, trails for walking and biking and picnic areas.
2.3 Miles
87% 69 votes
Parks 970 Arlington Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92628 MoreLess Info
Visitors of Tewinkle Park will be able to play basketball, tennis, baseball, and softball. The location, which also features a playground for children to enjoy, is the home of thirty picnic tables and five barbeques.
4.0 Miles
76% 49 votes
Gardens 611 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 MoreLess Info
Named after its creator, Isamu Noguchi, California Scenario - The Noguchi Garden is an outdoor sculpture oasis commissioned by Henry Segerstrom in 1972. The garden is meant to symbolize the whole of California.
2.5 Miles
54% 114 votes
Dog Park 970 Arlington Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 MoreLess Info
The Costa Mesa Bark Park offers two acres of play space for dogs and their owners. The park features a separate play area for small, elderly or disabled dogs as well as a double-gated entrance and water dispensers for dogs.
0.3 Miles
20% 15 votes
Parks 570 W. 18th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 MoreLess Info
The Lions Park is great for playing, picnicking, walking, and playing softball. The park contains Davis Field, the Costa Mesa Historical Society, a recreation center, a community center, library, and fire station.
0.1 Miles
Starlight Triangle Square Cinemas shows new movie releases in digital projection in all its 10 auditoriums. The theater also offers a classic movie program as well as accommodations for birthday parties and field trips.
0.3 Miles
73% 145 votes
Music Venue 130 E 17th St, Ste A, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 MoreLess Info
Guests can enjoy a traditional Irish pub that serves a full range of cocktails and spirits at The Harp Inn. The Harp Inn also serves as a live music venue and sports bar.
3.2 Miles
71% 202 votes
Trampoline Parks 2970 Airway Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 MoreLess Info
An entertainment center with trampoline floors and walls, Sky High Sports offers activities that include dodgeball, aerobics and open jumping. The center also provides a snack bar, arcade games, birthday party hosting and a monthly special needs session.
1.8 Miles
72% 100 votes
Music Venue 100 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 MoreLess Info
With 8,200 seats, the outdoor Pacific Amphitheatre offers an intimate venue for major concert events. The amphitheater also runs a summer concert series that coincides with the Orange County Fair.
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