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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35.0 Miles
100% 3 votes
History Museums 217 E A Street, Upland, CA 91786 MoreLess Info
The history of the local area is on display at Cooper Regional History Museum. Guests can also partake in a 90-minute, one-mile historical walking tour of downtown Upland. Open Thursday through Saturday; admission is free.
35.1 Miles
Live horse racing is frequently held during the active season at the Santa Anita Race Park which offers free entry. There are also 11 on-site eateries including bars and a guided Seabiscuit tour.
35.1 Miles
66% 56 votes
Parks 800 N. Archibald Avenue, Ontario, CA 91764 MoreLess Info
The Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park is a fishing, boating, swimming, picnicking and camping destination. The location also contains a swim complex with water slides and a zero depth water play park.
35.1 Miles
83% 35 votes
Movie Theaters 8032 Limonite Avenue, Riverside, CA 92509 MoreLess Info
A 14-screen movie theater, Jurupa 14 Cinemas displays first-run feature films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers stadium seating, 3D movies, a game room, theater rentals and a concession area with food and drinks.
35.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 740 E Olive Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016 MoreLess Info
For a true field day, kids and families head to Recreation Park, named for all of the available activities. Guests enjoy the sand volleyball court, ADA sanctioned playground equipment, hard courts for basketball and field hockey, and a baseball field.
35.1 Miles
67% 52 votes
Dog Park 11th St Mountain Ave & San Antonio, Upland, CA 91786 MoreLess Info
Take a four-legged friend for some outdoor time at Baldy View Dog Park. Small and large dog areas are available, and potty bag dispensers and trash bins are on site.
35.2 Miles
50% 4 votes
Hiking Trails N Loraine Ave & E Sierra Madre Avenue, Glendora, CA 91741 MoreLess Info
The Colby & Colby-Dalton Trail is a short path that is suitable for those seeking a small run or hike. The trail's features include a few sections with a slight incline and some scenic views.
35.2 Miles
100% 3 votes
History Museums 742 E Lemon Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016 MoreLess Info
Each room is a step back into the culture of Monrovia in 1900 at the Monrovia Historical Museum. Themed rooms include the health sanatorium, school house, and a room of natural history artifacts spanning the 120 year history of the city.
35.3 Miles
89% 18 votes
Historic Homes 1300 W. Carroll Avenue, Los Angeles, CA MoreLess Info
Angelino Heights historic area is a small neighborhood in Los Angeles that still keeps the Victorian houses built in mid 1880s. It is located east of Echo Park and can be visited any time of the year.
35.3 Miles
98% 264 votes
City Tours 1140 Elden Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90006 MoreLess Info
For German tour groups, Germany-America Tours Private Tours offers tours exclusively in German. Small groups should call to arrange a guide.
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