- 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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Those who wish to play a game of basketball can take advantage of Veterans Park's basketball court. The location also has a par course, picnic tables, and provides trail access.
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Grand View Trail is a 1.1 mile trail for experienced hikers. The trail is unmaintained and reaches an elevation of 6235 feet. Campsites are available near the beginning of the trail.
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Edwards Ontario Theatres is a family oriented, multi-screen theatre that shows first run movies. They have 20 theater rooms showing screens in IMAX and Digital 3D and also offer a concessions stand.
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Operated by master instrumentalists Jaingli Yu and Bin He, String & Bamboo Music offers lessons in various musical instruments and genres ranging from traditional Chinese music to New Age and electronica.
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Showing both blockbuster hits and independent films, AMC Rolling Hills 20 offers stadium seating and digital projection for its guests. The theater has a new self-serve soda machine with a variety of flavors available.
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With panoramic views of Los Angeles county, Hacienda Hills Trails offers nature trails at different difficulty levels. At the end of the trails, there is a large, rusted water tank with graffiti art on it.
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1100 N Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789
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Featuring a 35-foot dome, Mt. San Antonio College Planetarium offers visitors public showings of astronomical bodies like the solar system, nebulae, and distant galaxies. The planetarium also has displays filled with memorabilia from NASA and detailed information about the universe.
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6003 Pioneer Blvd., Whittier, CA 90606
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Pio Pico State Historical Park is the site of El Ranchito, a 19th cantury structure made out of sun-dried mud blocks known as adobe. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy outdoors while learning more about California history.
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Adjacent to an elementary school and community bike path, Compton Creek Natural Park was created as an environmental learning center. It features a natural habitat to attract birds and other wildlife along with a playground, amphitheater and picnic space.
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Open daily, AMF Bowl-O-Drome Lanes offers 40 lanes of both recreational and league bowling. The center offers full food service and a bar, and offers parties for kids, adults and corporate groups.