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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29.1 Miles
82% 147 votes
Movie Theaters 12111 Valley View Street, Garden Grove, CA 92845 MoreLess Info
Showing a mix of older movies as well as new, the Starlight 4-Star Cinemas offers an affordable movie experience for those who visit. The theater offers matinee pricing, birthday parties, and group outing accommodation.
29.1 Miles
55% 42 votes
Bowling 12141 Valley View Street, Garden Grove, CA 92845 MoreLess Info
AMF Valley View Lanes is a bowling alley that offers bowling in addition to other amenities to its visitors. Other amenities include a snack bar, a bar for drinks, and pizza.
29.2 Miles
90% 49 votes
Breweries 715 Dunn Way, Placentia, CA MoreLess Info
The Bruery strives to make a wide range of beers with unconventional ingredients using the purest and simplest of means. The tasting room allows guests to tour the brewery, meet the brewers and try out the products.
29.2 Miles
57% 28 votes
Haunted Tours 14600 Baron Drive, Corona, CA 92880 MoreLess Info
Five haunted attractions compose Coffin Creek Haunted Village, including the Haunted Asylum, Chambers of the Mausoleum, Shady Hollow Hayride, Labyrinth of Lost Relics, and Nightmare Harvest Trail. There is also an on-site market place that specializes in dark and creepy items.
29.2 Miles
33% 3 votes
Playgrounds 11559 Panay Street, Cypress, CA 90630 MoreLess Info
Hettinga Manzanita Park is situated in a quiet residential neighborhood. It is essentially a basic city park with a moderately sized playground structure, a multi-use court that can be used as a full size basketball court, and a picnic area with a single barbeque grill.
29.2 Miles
83% 6 votes
Parks 34360 Canyon Hills Road, Lake Elsinore, CA 92532 MoreLess Info
The 18 acre Canyon Hills Community Park offers a water spray/splash pad, 2 playground structures, a dog park, and a concession building. Baseball, soccer, and football fields are also available, along with a lighted basketball court.
29.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Horseback Riding 4571 S Mission Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028 MoreLess Info
Offering horse boarding and training, Del Rio Farms is a hunter jumper facility that includes a stream on the property, as well as a mountain and many trees. Their other amenities include a lighted full-size jumping arena.
29.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 161 E Orangethorpe Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870 MoreLess Info
Offering community living, Hacienda Mobile Home Park is well manicured with lots of trees, shrubs and flowers. The property is also equipped with a community swimming pool and other amenities such as a shuffle board, library and clubhouse.
29.3 Miles
93% 4796 votes
Beaches Carlsbad Blvd. and Hwy 101, Carlsbad, CA 92008 MoreLess Info
Camping enthusiasts love the Carlsbad State Beach in Carlsbad, California. The park includes extensive camping facilities with individual sites, token-operated showers and restrooms with running water. Carlsbad State Beach is also open to day visitors.
29.3 Miles
78% 36 votes
Farmers Markets Roosevelt Street & Grand Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92018 MoreLess Info
Visit Carlsbad Village Farmers Market and visit the fine vendors peddling organic produce, arts and crafts, prepared foods, flowers and baked goods. While there, enjoy live entertainment or learn about other happenings in the village.
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