- 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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Showing the most recent movie releases, Paramount Drive-In Theater provides old-fashioned, family entertainment. The theater is equipped with two extremely large screens and the latest in technology with digital projection and quality sound.
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Located between two schools, Paramount Park features facilities for baseball, basketball and handball along with a gymnasium and a pool. The park also offers grassy areas, picnic spots, a paved walking path and restrooms.
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At Discovery Sports Complex, visitors can explore 11 acres of soccer and baseball fields. The park is open until 10 p.m., with the fields lighted at night, and can be reserved for private events.
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415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, CA 92672
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Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens offers visitors the chance to learn about California's history, ecology, and culture. The location hosts yoga sessions, concerts and other musical performances, and weddings.
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Enjoy the sun along the 2-mile shoreline of San Cement City Beach or fish from the 1,200 ft long pier. A walking trail follows the sea-cliffs that surround the beach for 2.3 miles. Restrooms, picnic tables, and parking are available.
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Home of the Boys' Club, Dolphin Park is a center of events and activities. The park hosts games and public fun on it's two lighted baseball diamonds and in its two multi-purpose indoor rooms.
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Columbia Memorial Space Center is a hands-on educational experience for children of all ages with many exhibits. Some of their permanent exhibits include the robotics lab, astronaut's suit, shuttle simulator and gravity well.
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Spend some time enjoying nature at Wilderness Park. Two lakes are available, a plus for fishing enthusiasts. Pack a picnic or make use of the barbeque grills. A playground is available for kiddos.
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Within the large Bianchi Theatres cinema, there are 11 individual auditoriums with stadium-style seating and high back rocking love seat chairs. The wall to wall curved screens help visitors to immerse themselves in the popular first-run movie being digitally projected.
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At Paramount Drive In Theatres, visitors can watch double and triple features of the latest films from their car. The theaters feature modern technology like digital projectors and has two 75 foot screens.