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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16.9 Miles
59% 74 votes
Bowling 18811 Carmenita Road, Cerritos, CA 90703 MoreLess Info
AMF Cerritos Lanes is a 40 lane bowling alley. The lanes feature flat screen TVs, a lounge that serves beer and pizza, and reservable party rooms for both kids and adults.
16.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 505 S Jefferson Street, Placentia, CA 92870 MoreLess Info
The Placienta Champions Sports Complex is an outdoor sports complex that is open from 8 am to 8 pm and features picnic tables and a shelter. The park also includes multi-use fields that can be used for baseball and cricket.
17.0 Miles
81% 16 votes
Hiking Trails Laguna Lake Park to N Euclid & W Valencia Mesa, Fullerton, CA 92835 MoreLess Info
Nearly 3 miles long, Juanita Cooke Greenbelt & Trail is enjoyed by hikers, joggers, bikers, dog walkers and even horse riders. Scenery on the trail includes foliage from scores of trees, some train tracks and a lake.
17.0 Miles
50% 2 votes
Camping Site 21131 Los Alisos Blvd, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
While the Oso Lake Scout Camp caters mostly to Scout groups, the facility is still open for public rentals and camping. The lake offers catch-and-release bass fishing, rowing, and canoeing along with large open camping areas near the shore.
17.0 Miles
100% 4 votes
Horseback Riding 31441 Avenida De La Vis, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 MoreLess Info
The Dana Smith Show Team is an equestrian company that offers horseback riding lessons to people of all ages and abilities. The company also has riding lessons and show training programs.
17.0 Miles
88% 51 votes
Beaches Dana Strand Road, Dana Point, CA 92629 MoreLess Info
A small, clean white sand beach, Dana Strand Beach offers impressive views, often of the dolphins who live in the nearby waters. The beach is a popular surfing spot, and is patrolled by lifeguards.
17.1 Miles
90% 10 votes
Parks San Gabriel River Mid Trl, Lakewood, CA MoreLess Info
Rynerson Park is a leisure park that includes picnic areas on the western side with restrooms nearby. The park also features a paved trail that can be used for running, dog walking, or biking.
17.2 Miles
90% 289 votes
Botanical Gardens 1900 Associated Road, Fullerton, CA 92831 MoreLess Info
Guests of the Fullerton Arboretum will be able to visit a variety of seasonal exhibits, including those which feature fossils, pollinators, and mushrooms. The site features over 4,000 unique plant species across 26 acres.
17.2 Miles
100% 3 votes
Swimming Pool 21601 Via Regressos, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
Surrounded by trees, Solana Park features a basketball court and two fields that can be used for baseball or open-field sports like soccer. It also has a walking trail, children's playground, covered picnic areas and a private access pool.
17.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 115 Sea Country Ln, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
Oak Tree Park offers a baseball field, basketball court, and a small playground at the top of a hill. There are 2 parking lots; one is located in front of the park, and the other on the hill.
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