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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36.6 Miles
84% 31 votes
Hiking Trails 4031 N Mills Ave, Claremont, CA 91711 MoreLess Info
Spread over 1,620 acres, the Claremont Hills Wilderness Park is a city nature park which offers hiking, mountain biking, dog walking, and horseback riding. The elevation of the area ranges from 1,800 to 3,000 feet.
36.6 Miles
74% 89 votes
Playgrounds 1778 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106 MoreLess Info
Hosting open play sessions, Magical Playground features an indoor play area with age appropriate toys and activities for children. The center offers a variety of party packages that include admission, party assistants, and face painting.
36.6 Miles
53% 142 votes
Movie Theaters 4549 Mills Circle, Ontario, CA 91764 MoreLess Info
A 30-screen movie theater, AMC Ontario Mills 30 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater provides stadium seating, a party room, an ETX auditorium, theater rentals and a concession area.
36.7 Miles
81% 32 votes
Comedy Clubs 4555 Mills Circle, Ontario, CA 91764 MoreLess Info
Ontario Improv is a comedy club that hosts performances from famous artists. The location sells adult beverages and food items to its guests. The location is connected to the Ontario Mills Mall.
36.7 Miles
87% 202 votes
Hiking Trails N Mills Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711 MoreLess Info
Hikers can enjoy a 5 mile trail loop that offers plenty of natural scenery with the Claremont Hills Wilderness Trail. The trail has rest benches and is also good for biking and jogging.
36.8 Miles
47% 43 votes
Colleges & Universities 9000 Overland Avenue, Culver City, CA 90230 MoreLess Info
The West Los Angeles College is a community college that occupies a 70-acre campus that overlooks Culver City. The college has more than 300 staff members and a student body of 12,000 people.
36.8 Miles
68% 120 votes
Movie Theaters 4900 E 4th Street, Ontario, CA 91764 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with IMAX and RPX auditoriums, Edwards Ontario Palace Stadium 22 IMAX & RPX displays first-run feature films using digital projection and Real 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, a game room and a concession area.
36.8 Miles
25% 4 votes
Parks 7201 Stephens Ranch Road, La Verne, CA 91750 MoreLess Info
The Lowell Brandt Park is a community park located on 15-acres of land. Amenities at the park include three open air picnic tables, two barbeques, a baseball and soccer field, and a basketball court.
36.9 Miles
68% 105 votes
Race Tracks 5350 East Ontario Mills Parkway, Ontario, CA 91764 MoreLess Info
K1 Speed Ontario is an indoor go-karting destination. The location, which contains two professionally-designed go-kart tracks, a memorabilia collection, and a snack bar, hosts birthday parties, bachelor parties, and corporate events.
36.9 Miles
78% 444 votes
Movie Theaters 1003 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106 MoreLess Info
Instead of showing the latest releases, Academy Cinemas waits until movies are out on video to show them at their theaters. This allows them to keep the ticket prices cheap at $3.00 each at their small theater.
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