Free & Cheap Things to Do in Lake Forest, CA

  • The list below includes 547 free or cheap things to do in or near Lake Forest, California, including 135 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Walking Trails, Running/Jogging and Bowling.
  • From Pittsford Park to Baker Ranch Community Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Lake Forest and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Laguna Beach, Orange, Garden Grove and Irvine.
  • The list below includes 547 free or cheap things to do in or near Lake Forest, California, including 135 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Walking Trails, Running/Jogging and Bowling.
  • From Pittsford Park to Baker Ranch Community Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Lake Forest and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Laguna Beach, Orange, Garden Grove and Irvine.
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Certified instructors prep students for open-water dives with classroom and pool sessions during SSI dive-certification courses
6.8 Miles
83% 6 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA MoreLess Info
James Dilley Preserve is lined with hiking trails which vary in the level of difficulty and are great to walk through but the heat might be an issue for some. Other activities such as biking and horseback riding are also available.
6.8 Miles
88% 411 votes
Movie Theaters 4626 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92604 MoreLess Info
As a discount theater, Woodbridge 5 offers two dollar tickets for movies playing on its second run. The concession stand serves refreshments and snacks, offering one free refill per drink.
6.8 Miles
98% 44 votes
Parks 20 Lake Road, Irvine, CA 92604 MoreLess Info
Woodbridge Community Park is approximately 22 acres and has an amphitheater, a multi-use building, ample picnic areas, barbecues, fountains and restrooms. Their sports facilities include lighted basketball and volleyball courts.
7.5 Miles
100% 62 votes
Parks 3299 Alta Laguna Blvd, Laguna Beach, CA MoreLess Info
Offering scenic views of Great Park and Laguna Beach, Alta Laguna PArk is a public park location commonly visited by those who love being in nature. Playground climbing structures, white sand, and nearby hiking trails are among the park's amenities.
7.5 Miles
92% 106 votes
Hiking Trails Alta Laguna Blvd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
With views of the ocean and Catalina island, Top of the World Park has a 3 mile trail that can be complete by hikers of all skill levels. The Car Wreck Trail has an old car wreck by it.
7.7 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.
7.8 Miles
86% 7 votes
Hiking Trails Highlands Ave & Ridgview Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 MoreLess Info
Hikers can experience a wide dirt trail that runs along the southern ridge of the Aliso and Wood Canyons Regional Park with Aliso Summit Trail. The trail is 7.5 miles long and has a variety of scenic views.
7.9 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks Talavera Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 MoreLess Info
Seaview Park is a neighborhood park featuring a scenic walking trail leading to Thousand Steps Beach. The park offers self-guided displays of native plants, picnic tables, and large open fields.
8.0 Miles
95% 123 votes
Recreation Centers 680 California Avenue, Irvine, CA 92697 MoreLess Info
Anteater Recreation Center offers a wide range of recreational activities and sports. Patrons can participate in basketball, group exercises, gym, personal training, fitness, wellness, intramural sports and can take various classes.
8.1 Miles
90% 30 votes
Parks 29751 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 MoreLess Info
The Crown Valley Community Park serves as the center for the city's recreation programs and events. It features a pool with several diving boards, an outdoor amphitheater, 30 picnic tables, two soccer fields and a botanical preserve.
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