- 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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From the merchant: Fun and hands on classes that teach you how to make your favorite dishes simply at home.
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126 votes
901 S Coast Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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A 12-screen movie theater, Edwards Metro Pointe Stadium 12 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, mobile ticketing, a game room and a concession area with food and drinks.
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With soft sands and blue waters, Newport Beach is a popular destination for swimming, surfing and scenic strolls. Down the coast, visitors will come across bike rental stations and small food trucks.
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The Wedge is a surfing spot that provides visitors with the chance to go skim boarding, bodysurfing, body boarding, and surfing. The location has been featured in songs by the likes of Dick Dale and All Time Low.
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2301 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
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The Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserves offers wildlife viewing, bicycling, hiking, and horseback riding opportunities. During the migrating season, up to 35,000 birds can be seen from this location, including endangered species.
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100 N Bayside Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
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At Southwind Kayak Center Rental Base, visitors can choose from single or double kayaks to take out to the bay. While paddling, visitors will receive views of the ocean and the yachts docked at nearby piers.
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600 Shellmaker Road, Newport Beach, CA 92660
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At Upper Newport Bay Regional Park, visitors can go riding, jogging, or skating. Not only is the site suitable for a picnic lunch, but the location also offers an opportunity to view migrating birds.
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Newport Beach's Back Bay Loop Trail is a ten and a half mile hiking trail that offers scenic views. The trail is accessible from a number of points, many of which are connected with local sights and educational attractions.
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1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
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Pirate Coast Paddle Company offers kids camps and private lessons for those who wish to learn the art of paddle boarding. The location also offers other adventures, including Yoga on the Water and 'Wild Wednesday Sup and Sip'.
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At Balboa Village guests will be able to come across a unique selection of restaurants, specialty shops, cultural activities and historic sites. In addition, the area also boasts ocean and deep sea fishing experiences as well as an arcade and boat rentals.
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Spanning a total of nine miles along the Pacific Ocean, Newport Beach is a seaside town commonly visited for its scenic beaches. The town also has a pier filled with restaurants and shops within walking distance of the water.