- 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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Feel-good pop acts of the ’60s and ’70s include The Turtles and the former lead singer of Three Dog Night; includes admission to the OC Fair
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21601 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92646
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Huntington Beach State Park is a 2 mile-long recreational area, popular for bird watchers, since in here nests the Californian least tern. Surfing and surf fishing can also be practiced, while on the beach itself are plenty of fire-rings.
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Featuring exhibits and artists of the Impressionist Period, the Irvine Museum offers guided tours and educational field trips.It is open Tuesday through Saturday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Located inside the Observatory facility, the Constellation Room is a music venue that is host to a number of performers throughout the year. Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online prior to the shows beginning.
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Billing itself as Surf City USA, Huntington Beach in some ways epitomizes Orange County. It is a beachside vacation destination with miles of coastline, prime surfing conditions, and a variety of hotels and restaurants.
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21601 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92646
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Huntington State Beach is a 121 acre state beach that offers a range of recreational activities. Huntington features places to surf, swim or fish and also has volleyball courts, basketball courts, fire-rings for bonfires and a multi-use trail.
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Brookhurst and Magnolia Streets, Huntington Beach, CA
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At the Huntington Beach Wetlands, visitors can go hiking and take in the location's plants and scenic views. Not only could visitors also spot a fox or coyote during their hike, but they can also spot a wide variety of bird species.
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The Observatory OC offers an ever-changing lineup of live musical acts. The club offers VIP rooms and tables with dedicated servers and is also available for private rentals and events.
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1561 W Sunflower Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92704
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A movie theater with three screens, Regency South Coast Village features an assortment of independent and classic films. The theater offers Dolby Digital sound, high-back love seats and a concession area with food and drinks.
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A place to enjoy games of chance, Ellis Park is also home to a thoroughbred racing program. Along with watching and betting on horse races, there are slot machines and dining facilities on site.
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Ocean Blvd & Heliotrope Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663
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Inspiration Point offers a relaxing and tranquil place to watch boat traffic in the harbor and is a place to see high surf at the Wedge while enjoying a picnic or viewing the sunset.