- 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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Traditional Feasts include a choice of chicken, lamb, or fish tagine, duck, baked rabbit, or grilled quail with soup, salad, & dessert
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26380 Rancho Parkway, Lake Forest, CA 92630
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Nestled in the hills, Baker Ranch Community Park provides the community with an expansive playground with climbing walls, slides, and bridges. The park also has a basketball court, bike path, and picnic area for families to enjoy.
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The Cox Sports Park is large park featuring several lighted baseball, softball, and soccer fields. The park also offers a playground and picnic area, as well as a snack bar.
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Eisenhower Park & Lake is 16.46 acres of green space, streams, shady trees and a lake suitable for fishing and filled with ducks and geese. The park also features a playground, picnic areas and barbecues.
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Irvine Park Pony & Horse Rides is a horse and pony ride facility that provides walking pony rides Tuesday through Sunday. The rides cost $5.00 per child and can be rented for special events.
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More a trail than a park, Badlands Park is located atop a mountain and the walk offers views of beaches and the Pacific Ocean. The sandy hike can be undertaken with just sandals and is dog friendly.
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29751 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
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The Crown Valley Community Park serves as the center for the city's recreation programs and events. It features a pool with several diving boards, an outdoor amphitheater, 30 picnic tables, two soccer fields and a botanical preserve.
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The primary draw of Veterans Park is the extensive public skate park, which is the only one that is owned and operated by the city. The rest of the recreational area provides playground equipment, a sand volleyball court, and a half basketball court.
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29751 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
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Celebrating horticulture, the Niguel Botanical Preserve features an array of plants and flowers, many native to Southern California. Open to the public daily, the park is equipped with walking trails and benches for added convenience.
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Four Reel Sport Fishing takes private groups on charter boats to learn about sportsfishing. Tours are available throughout most of the year.
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Cypress Civic Center, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630
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During the summer season, visitors can attend Concerts on the Green for free live entertainment. These concerts feature local musicians performing music from classic rock, swing music, and Top 40 covers.