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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12.2 Miles
69% 26 votes
Recreation Centers 22555 Olympiad Road, Mission Viejo, CA 92692 MoreLess Info
Lake Mission Viejo Association consists of a lake and several beaches with a stage for concerts and other events as well. They have a fleet of boats available for rent and the lake is constantly stocked with fish.
12.3 Miles
86% 94 votes
Children's Museums 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA MoreLess Info
Pretend City is a children's museum, for children between 1 and 8 years of age. It is a place where children learn by playing, through educational programs and through role playing under the guidance of professional staff.
12.3 Miles
50% 128 votes
Other Entertainment 8800 Irvine Center Dr., Irvine, CA 92618 MoreLess Info
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater is currently Orange County's largest amphitheatre with its 16,085 capacity. It has hosted concerts from celebrities like Michael Jackson and The Offspring.
12.3 Miles
70% 370 votes
Children's Museums 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA MoreLess Info
Not only does Pretend City Children's Museum contain an Imagination Playground, the site also offers interactive amphitheater, art studio, and bank and ATM exhibits. The location, which sells souvenirs in its gift shop, also hosts birthday parties.
12.3 Miles
100% 3 votes
Baseball Fields 23031 Arroya Vista, Ste A, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
The OC Xtreme Training Academy is a baseball training facility that strives to increase its students' performance in the sport of baseball. Summer camps, sports clinics, and private training lessons are among the services provided.
12.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Running/Jogging Aliso Creek Bikeway, Lake Forest, CA 92630 MoreLess Info
Open to hikers and mountain bikers, Aliso Creek Regional Trail offers visitors a scenic nature trail with views of the surrounding hills. On the trail, visitors can spot wildlife like ducks, lizards, and rabbits.
12.4 Miles
67% 3 votes
Walking Trails Serrano Road, Lake Forest, CA MoreLess Info
Outdoor time is on the menu at Serrano Creek Community Park. Located on the Serrano Creek trail, visitors enjoy walking, running and horseback riding. Tall trees provide shade for a picnic and being at one with nature.
12.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 23082 Avenida Empressa, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
Tijeras Creek Park is a city park featuring three multipurpose athletic fields (used primarily for baseball.) The park also offers a playground, open fields, a tot lot, and public restrooms.
12.5 Miles
83% 6 votes
Horseback Riding 25200 Trabuco Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630 MoreLess Info
Silver Stirrup Riding Academy offers regular horseback riding lessons and camps where they teach riding, grooming, roping and other horse activities. Camps are for one or three days and lessons are for both youths and adults.
12.5 Miles
80% 5 votes
Walking Trails 25101 Serrano Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630 MoreLess Info
Serrano Creek Park has playground equipment for younger children through the age of 12. The park also has walking and jogging trails as well as areas for horse riding.
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