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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40.0 Miles
92% 155 votes
Parks 4706 Mt Rubidoux Dr, Riverside, CA 92501 MoreLess Info
One of the most famed hiking areas of Riverside, Mount Rubidoux Park offers sweeping views of the city from it's peak. Winding trails take visitors through rocky terrain and lush, grass lined curves to the white cross that sits a top the mountain.
40.0 Miles
80% 5 votes
Parks 1545 S Stimson Avenue, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745 MoreLess Info
William Steinmetz Park is a community center that has picnic areas, tennis courts, basketball courts, and exercise equipment. It hosts the Steinmetz Senior Center which offers programs such as guitar and exercise classes for people over the age of 55.
40.1 Miles
96% 68 votes
Off Road & ATV 1 Island Plaza, Avalon, CA 90704 MoreLess Info
Cape Canyon Expeditions takes its visitors on four wheel sightseeing excursions. All of their vehicles are powered of biofuel.
40.1 Miles
82% 1152 votes
Airfields 1 Airport Rod., Avalon, CA 90704 MoreLess Info
Created by blasting mountain peaks and packing down the debris, Catalina's Airport in the Sky a popular hiking destination and has a huge gift shop. Its most popular product are its DC-3 cookies, which are baked fresh daily an are roughly the size of a dinner plate.
40.1 Miles
74% 43 votes
Specialty Museums 3824 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92501 MoreLess Info
Affiliated with the University of California, Riverside, the California Museum of Photography offers rotating exhibits for visitors to enjoy. The site also contains a permanent collection of photographic works and tools that were used to create photographs.
40.1 Miles
77% 35 votes
Science Museums 12400 Columbia Way, Downey, CA 90242 MoreLess Info
Columbia Memorial Space Center is a hands-on educational experience for children of all ages with many exhibits. Some of their permanent exhibits include the robotics lab, astronaut's suit, shuttle simulator and gravity well.
40.1 Miles
100% 4 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 12400 Columbus Way, Downey, CA 90242 MoreLess Info
At Discovery Sports Complex, visitors can explore 11 acres of soccer and baseball fields. The park is open until 10 p.m., with the fields lighted at night, and can be reserved for private events.
40.1 Miles
67% 43 votes
Movie Theaters 7900 All America Way, Paramount, CA 90723 MoreLess Info
Featuring two 75 foot screens, visitors of the Paramount Drive In can view popular first-run movies from the comfort of their car. In addition to a full on-site concession stand, the drive in theater offers Barco Digital projection and FM sound.
40.1 Miles
94% 17 votes
Movie Theaters 14771 Paramount Blvd, Paramount, CA 90723 MoreLess Info
Showing the most recent movie releases, Paramount Drive-In Theater provides old-fashioned, family entertainment. The theater is equipped with two extremely large screens and the latest in technology with digital projection and quality sound.
40.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 14325 Orizaba Avenue, Paramount, CA 90723 MoreLess Info
Located between two schools, Paramount Park features facilities for baseball, basketball and handball along with a gymnasium and a pool. The park also offers grassy areas, picnic spots, a paved walking path and restrooms.
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