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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34.0 Miles
96% 28 votes
Bridges Azusa, CA MoreLess Info
The Bridge to Nowhere is a famous stopping point in California which runs over the San Gabriel River. It originally did have a road leading to the bridge in the 1930s, but the road was washed away in 1938 which resulted in the name of the Bridge to Nowhere.
34.0 Miles
100% 3 votes
1172

Hipcooks

Cooking Classes 642 Moutlon Ave Unit E21, East Los Angeles, CA 90031 MoreLess Info
Hipcooks offers hands-on cooking classes for cooks of all experience levels. All classes end with a dinner party and include fresh ingredients, supplies, tools, and a wine tasting with dinner.
34.0 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 400 West Beach Avenue, Inglewood, CA 90302 MoreLess Info
With a lighted little league baseball field and a full basketball court, Roger's Park offers facilities of interest for young visitors. The location also has a portable boxing ring and a handball court.
34.0 Miles
72% 47 votes
Parks 500 N Palm Avenue, Alhambra, CA 91801 MoreLess Info
Not only does Alhambra Park provides access to its playground equipment, but the location also features a swimming pool. The park also contains several tennis and volleyball courts for those who wish to play.
34.0 Miles
93% 107 votes
Farms & Ranches 315 E. Fourth Street, Ontario, CA 91764 MoreLess Info
The Graber Olive House is a historic structure operated by the Graber family since 1894. Graber produces distinctive olives, and offers tours of the facility as well as a variety of olive-related products for sale.
34.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Farms & Ranches 2350 San Gabriel Cyn Road, Azusa, CA 91702 MoreLess Info
Offering boarding and training services, Rainbow Canyon Ranch Riding Academy features horse shows for visitors to attend. The ranch has a riding school where students can learn basics skills such as grooming and horseback riding.
34.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Hiking Trails Shoemaker Canyon Road, Azusa, CA 91702 MoreLess Info
Accessible by a dirt trail, Tunnels to Nowhere is a secluded, mountainside tunnel that hikers and other urban explorers can visit. The hike is approximately two hours long and is uphill.
34.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
1178

Big Iron

Hiking Trails Sheep Pass Mountain at East Fork Road, Azusa, CA 91702 MoreLess Info
Standing at over 8,000 ft., Iron Mountain, often called Big Iron, offers hiking for the seasoned hiker. Listed as the most difficult mountain in the Southern California region, the 14 mile, 12 hour, climb is not for the faint hearted.
34.0 Miles
50% 2 votes
1179

Artisans

Art Gallery 8900 Benson Ave Ste D, Montclair, CA 91763 MoreLess Info
Artisans provides personalized custom framing and hanging services for both professional art and photography. They also offer interior design prints and custom tailor mirrors and are available for office and house calls.
34.1 Miles
71% 152 votes
Scenic Railroads Bunker Hill, Los Angeles, CA 90013 MoreLess Info
For just fifty cents, you can ride Angels Flight Railway. Two different funiculars dating back to the early twentieth century provide a glance into the history of transportation.
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