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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16.2 Miles
81% 72 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 5 Riparian View, Irvine CA 92612, Irvine, CA 92612 MoreLess Info
San Joaquin Wildlife Santuary spreads for 300 acres in the flood plains of the San Diego creek. With restrooms and plenty trails, this is a popular place for duck hunting.
16.2 Miles
33% 1225 votes
Family Fun Center 3405 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA MoreLess Info
Karting fans experience a whole new level of fun and excitement at Boomers! Irvine. Boomers features extra-fast adult go karts, a separate children's track, a video arcade, batting cages and a laser tag arena.
16.2 Miles
54% 175 votes
Bowling 3415 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92612 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a 40 lane bowling center with automatic scoring and bumpers at Irvine Lanes. The bowling alley hosts birthday parties and special events and also features bowling leagues.
16.3 Miles
83% 119 votes
Piers & Boardwalks Balboa Penninsula, Newport Beach, CA MoreLess Info
At Balboa Village guests will be able to come across a unique selection of restaurants, specialty shops, cultural activities and historic sites. In addition, the area also boasts ocean and deep sea fishing experiences as well as an arcade and boat rentals.
16.4 Miles
65% 82 votes
Movie Theaters 3735 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92606 MoreLess Info
Rather than big name blockbuster films, the Edwards Westpark 8 Cinema focuses more on hard to find movies. Most of the offerings tend to be small art house productions and independent films.
16.5 Miles
84% 173 votes
Beaches The Ocean, Newport Beach, CA 92663 MoreLess Info
Spanning a total of nine miles along the Pacific Ocean, Newport Beach is a seaside town commonly visited for its scenic beaches. The town also has a pier filled with restaurants and shops within walking distance of the water.
16.8 Miles
89% 61 votes
Art Museum 18881 Von Karman Avenue Ste. 100, Irvine, CA 92612 MoreLess Info
Featuring exhibits and artists of the Impressionist Period, the Irvine Museum offers guided tours and educational field trips.It is open Tuesday through Saturday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
16.8 Miles
92% 793 votes
Beaches 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660 MoreLess Info
With soft sands and blue waters, Newport Beach is a popular destination for swimming, surfing and scenic strolls. Down the coast, visitors will come across bike rental stations and small food trucks.
16.8 Miles
98% 48 votes
Parks 4 Civic Center Plz, Irvine, CA 92606 MoreLess Info
The Bill Barber Community Park is a community park that includes a baseball stadium, a picnic shelter, a formal garden, batting cages, and lighted tennis courts. The park is 42-acres in size.
16.9 Miles
93% 72 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660 MoreLess Info
The Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserves offers wildlife viewing, bicycling, hiking, and horseback riding opportunities. During the migrating season, up to 35,000 birds can be seen from this location, including endangered species.
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