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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38.6 Miles
95% 147 votes
Cemeteries 1712 S Glendale Ave, Glendale, CA 91205 MoreLess Info
The Forest Lawn Memorial Park is a famous cemetery that has dozens of Hollywood exhibits and tributes. There is also an on site flower shop and museum that showcases work from many renowned artists.
38.6 Miles
75% 156 votes
Hiking Trails Santa Anita Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91066 MoreLess Info
Hermit Falls is a waterfall that features a hiking path the leads to the actual falls. The trail leads downhill from the parking lot to the falls and there are two cliff-jumping spots that vary in height.
38.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Mountain Biking 24th Street, Upland, CA 91784 MoreLess Info
Cucamonga Creek Trail features trails for mountain biking, hiking and horses. The trail runs for a few miles and provides drinking fountains for horses and humans along the way as well as an area to tie horses up.
38.7 Miles
86% 474 votes
Cemeteries 6000 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1899, Hollywood Forever Cemetery is the final resting place to more Hollywood celebrities than any other place on Earth. Paramount Studios was built on the original cemetery where it is still in operation today.
38.7 Miles
92% 155 votes
Parks 4706 Mt Rubidoux Dr, Riverside, CA 92501 MoreLess Info
One of the most famed hiking areas of Riverside, Mount Rubidoux Park offers sweeping views of the city from it's peak. Winding trails take visitors through rocky terrain and lush, grass lined curves to the white cross that sits a top the mountain.
38.7 Miles
95% 58 votes
Paddleboarding 14045 Panay Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292 MoreLess Info
Providing for an array of outdoor water sports, the Plains Water Sports Club offers classes, lessons and equipment rentals in rowing, kayaking and paddling. Additionally, this club offers fitness programs such as paddle board yoga.
38.7 Miles
100% 43 votes
Paddleboarding 14130 Marquesas Way, Ste 100, Marina del Rey, CA 90292 MoreLess Info
Visitors can learn the basics of paddleboarding with the experienced instructors of Stand Up Paddleboarding With Wade. The lessons take place on marina and lets visitors take the boards out to the water.
38.7 Miles
100% 5 votes
Parks 7699 Milliken Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 MoreLess Info
Rancho Cucamonga's Milliken Park offers a variety of amenities, including many picnic tables, some covered, some open, six barbecue grills, four basketball courts, both sand and grass volleyball courts, and baseball, soccer, and football fields.
38.7 Miles
76% 38 votes
Dog Park Mission Inn Ave & Indian Hill Road, Riverside, CA 92501 MoreLess Info
Well-maintained by the city, the Carlson Dog Park is completely fenced in so that dogs can freely run off their leashes. There is a separate area for small dogs and several pieces of agility equipment for structured play.
38.7 Miles
43% 21 votes
Movie Theaters 121 E Alessandro Blvd, Riverside, CA 92508 MoreLess Info
Mission Grove Theater is a movie theater multiplex that shows primarily first run Hollywood movies in all digital video and sound. The theater offers discount matinee tickets as well as a variety of other promotions.
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