- 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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Paramount's Meadows Park is a small neighborhood park that features a playground with a variety of climbing structures, swings, slides, and other equipment. The park also has covered picnic shelters.
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Situated in a lightly wooded area, Snow Creek Park offers many shaded walking paths which permit on-leash dog walking. The park also has a small children's playground and a multi-use open space field for sports recreation.
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Walnut Valley Pony Baseball is a baseball league open to individuals who are 13 and 14 years old. Teams in the league play their games in the nearby Creekside Park.
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One of Escondido's most popular camping parks is Palomar Mountain State Park. Because of its high, mountainous location, the park is considerably colder than surrounding areas. Park rangers advise campers and day visitors to avoid sudden chills by dressing in layers.
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The Mission Inn Museum stands to preserve the culture and history of the Mission Inn, Riverside and the surrounding California communities. The museum highlights artifacts, photography and paintings from the areas artisans as well as a quaint gift shop.
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3580 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501
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The Riverside Metropolitan Museum contains a variety of exhibits, including the 'Along the Santa Ana' exhibit. The location also features a Nature Lab and natural history, cultural, historical, and archival collections.
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1805 W 9th Street, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
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Located in a regional park, Deane Dana Nature Center offers visitors displays filled with birds, snakes, and insects. There are several nature trails that start at the center leading out into the park.
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Carlson Dog Park
Mission Inn Ave & Indian Hill Road, Riverside, CA 92501
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Well-maintained by the city, the Carlson Dog Park is completely fenced in so that dogs can freely run off their leashes. There is a separate area for small dogs and several pieces of agility equipment for structured play.
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Friendship Park is known for the views it gives visitors of the city of San Pedro. The recreation area provides playing grounds for sports such as soccer and basketball, and there are several uphill hiking trails.