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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12.6 Miles
100% 7 votes
Parks 21701 Pittsford Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630 MoreLess Info
Pittsford Park is a neighborhood park with amenities such as a covered picnic shelter and playground equipment. Other features include rolling green hills, a volleyball court, a walking/jogging path, and tennis courts.
12.7 Miles
100% 16 votes
Breweries 29851 Aventura Suite D, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
Cismontane Brewing Co. is one of southern California's most popular microbreweries. Located on the largest mountain in Orange County, the brewery offers a wide range of over 30 different beers.
12.9 Miles
13% 16 votes
Dog Park Canada Vista Park, 24328 Antonio Parkway, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
A canine recreation and exercise facility, Rancho Santa Margarita Dog Park features enclosed fields consisting of dirt and wood chips. The park provides waste bags, water bowls, picnic tables and a separate area for smaller dogs.
13.0 Miles
90% 2789 votes
Malls Exit Irvine Center Dr. at intersection of I-405, Irvine, CA MoreLess Info
Irvine, California is home to the Irvine Spectrum Center, a large shopping mall that includes massive holiday displays and an ice skating rink. The Spectrum Center is one of the most important retail hubs in Irvine and surrounding areas.
13.0 Miles
95% 59 votes
Beaches Newport Beach, CA 92660 MoreLess Info
Little Corona Del Mar Beach features rocky reefs on both sides that provide ample diving off points for snorkelers and scuba divers. The beach is also attractive for swimmers, joggers, picnickers and spear fishers.
13.0 Miles
100% 5 votes
Playgrounds 28951 Melinda, Mission Viejo, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
Situated on 8.3 acres, Melinda Park features fields for softball, soccer and football along with a half basketball court. The park also offers a picnic shelter, paved walking paths, picnic tables, shade trees and a children's playground.
13.3 Miles
96% 141 votes
Parks Ocean Blvd & Heliotrope Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663 MoreLess Info
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.
13.3 Miles
100% 3 votes
Swimming Pool 21601 Via Regressos, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
Surrounded by trees, Solana Park features a basketball court and two fields that can be used for baseball or open-field sports like soccer. It also has a walking trail, children's playground, covered picnic areas and a private access pool.
13.4 Miles
71% 7 votes
Parks 21310 Pinecrest, Mission Viejo, CA 92692 MoreLess Info
Pinecrest Park is an ideal place for those seeking a little bit of everything so that everyone in the family can have a great time in the outdoors. This park features sports fields, playgrounds, a wilderness area, trails, and more.
13.6 Miles
67% 268 votes
Movie Theaters 30632 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas offers just that, a luxury movie going experience for the whole family. The theatre features comfortable leather recliners, in-theatre dining and full bar service in the lobby.
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