Free & Cheap Things to Do in Dana Point, CA

  • The list below includes 312 free or cheap things to do in or near Dana Point, California, including 125 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Parks, Paddleboarding and Hiking Trails.
  • From Salt Creek Beach to Dana Point Harbor, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Dana Point and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Laguna Beach, Irvine, Newport Beach and San Clemente.
  • The list below includes 312 free or cheap things to do in or near Dana Point, California, including 125 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Parks, Paddleboarding and Hiking Trails.
  • From Salt Creek Beach to Dana Point Harbor, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Dana Point and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Laguna Beach, Irvine, Newport Beach and San Clemente.
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49.8 Miles
99% 534 votes
Cooking Classes 7441 Girard Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92092 MoreLess Info
One of the world's most unique cooking schools, Harvard Cookin' Girl is located in La Jolla, California. Students work together in a small kitchen under the watchful eye of the proprietor. Harvard Cookin' Girl offers classes for adults, teens, children, corporate groups and other organizations.
49.8 Miles
97% 768 votes
Visitor Centers 7430 1/2 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037 MoreLess Info
Clients of We Love Tourists experience La Jolla on Segways. These machines are safe, stable and make it easy to cover large distances without exhaustion. We Love Tourists also offers walking tours of attractions such as Sea World.
49.8 Miles
67% 15 votes
Comedy Clubs 916 Pearl St, La Jolla, CA 92037 MoreLess Info
Serving as both a satellite location for the Comedy Store in Hollywood and a local comedy club, the Comedy Store La Jolla acts as a prominent venue for standup comedy in the area. National headliners perform every weekend and local comedians play on Sundays and Wednesdays.
49.8 Miles
94% 81 votes
Forests San Bernardino, CA MoreLess Info
Covering over 660,000 acres of the San Bernardino Mountains the San Bernardino National Forest offers extensive sightseeing, hiking and camping opportunities. Taking a drive along either the Rim of the World Scenic Byway or the Palms to Pines Scenic Byway is a great way to see the forest.
49.8 Miles
90% 137 votes
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Manhattan Beach

Beaches Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy swimming, walking, biking, surfing, volleyball and other recreational activities at Manhattan Beach. The beach offers access to a variety of shopping venues and restaurants and also features an aquatic themed museum.
49.8 Miles
94% 51 votes
Scenic Walks Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 MoreLess Info
The Strand, Manhattan Beach is a well known street running along Manhattan beach offering amazing views of the beach and oceanfront. Enjoy a stroll along the walkway (no bikes allowed) or the amazing beachfront architecture.
49.8 Miles
100% 25 votes
Bike Paths Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 MoreLess Info
Separate from a parallel pedestrian lane, Manhattan Beach Bike Path offers great views while biking, with the beach and ocean on one side and lovely homes on the other. The trail can last over 20 miles round-trip.
49.8 Miles
81% 21 votes
Hot Springs & Geysers San Bernardino, CA 92408 MoreLess Info
Accessible after a short hike, Deep Creek Hot Springs offers visitor scenic pools surrounded by a desert mountain landscape. One of the pools is naturally heated to 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
49.8 Miles
72% 18 votes
Hiking Trails 16275 Espola Road, Poway, CA 92064 MoreLess Info
Spanning 700 acres, Blue Sky Ecological Reserve is located in a canyon blanketed in oak trees. The reserve is home to a wide variety of plant and animal species, and features a network of hiking trails.
49.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 740 E Olive Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016 MoreLess Info
For a true field day, kids and families head to Recreation Park, named for all of the available activities. Guests enjoy the sand volleyball court, ADA sanctioned playground equipment, hard courts for basketball and field hockey, and a baseball field.
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