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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Guests enjoy wine or cocktails while recreating works of art with step-by-step instructions from a professional artist
9.1 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 13900 Monroe, Westminster, CA 92683 MoreLess Info
Liberty Park is a public park with 6.4 developed acres of open grass and amenities. There is an activity building on site as well as barbecues, basketball courts, skate park and a children's play area.  
9.2 Miles
80% 15 votes
Paintball 13142 W Garden Grove Blvd, Ste A, Garden Grove, CA 92843 MoreLess Info
Paintball Gateway & Airsoft is a full service pro shop for airsoft and paintball guns and equipment. The offer gun upgrade and repair services in addition to bulk paint discounts.
9.2 Miles
86% 86 votes
Hiking Trails 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
Situated on 7,000 acres, Laguna Coast Wilderness Park rests on coastal canyons and provides 40 miles of trails through oak and sycamore woodlands. The park offers guided tours and a nature center as well as areas for hiking and biking.
9.3 Miles
22% 9 votes
Music Venue 13131 Brookhurst Street, Garden Grove, CA 92844 MoreLess Info
Providing a casual environment, Karaoke Nation offers private rooms for group gatherings. These rooms are equipped with disco balls and a wide selection of songs. Alcohol is not served but guests are allowed to bring their own.
9.3 Miles
83% 6 votes
Parks 14712 Prospect Avenue, Tustin, CA 92780 MoreLess Info
Columbus Tustin Park has a number of recreational amenities including 4 lighted softball diamonds and 4 lighted tennis courts, basketball hoops and a gym for indoor sports like volleyball. They also have a playground and picnic shelter.
9.4 Miles
79% 253 votes
Specialty Museums 2500 North Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705 MoreLess Info
The Discovery Science Center plays with all of your senses. Adults and children alike enjoy this interactive and educational museum that allows visitors to experience an 'earthquake', lie on a bed of nails and play virtual sports.
9.4 Miles
53% 275 votes
Science Museums 2500 N Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705 MoreLess Info
Filled with interactive science exhibits and experiments, Discovery Cube offers children a chance to learn about ecology, biology, astronomy, physics, and more. The museum features a 4D theater that shows educational films.
9.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 11242 Linda Ln, Garden Grove, CA 92840 MoreLess Info
Acacia Park is a quiet, little park that provides plenty of benches around a pond with multiple animals including many ducks, ducklings, chickens, baby chicks, hens, roosters, turtles and bunnies.
9.4 Miles
96% 49 votes
Beaches Circle Way, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
Surrounded by scenic cliffs, Crescent Bay Beach provides visitors with opportunities for swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, and more. During low tide, visitors can walk out to tide pools to view sea anemones and other creatures.
9.4 Miles
95% 19 votes
Parks 7200 Plaza Street, Westminster, CA 92683 MoreLess Info
A small water playground, Sigler Park Splash Pad features ground-based and overhead water spray structures including palm trees and pelicans. It is available for private events and offers picnic tables, benches and restroom facilities.
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