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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47.4 Miles
93% 514 votes
Botanical Gardens 230 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024 MoreLess Info
Visitors who are interested in viewing native plants, low water plants, and endangered plants may enjoy what the San Diego Botanic Gardens has to offer. The location also offers tours and hosts birthday parties for younger visitors.
47.4 Miles
94% 113 votes
Parks 900 Double Peak Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078 MoreLess Info
Double Peak Park offers a wide selection of activities for both families and individuals. The park is a premier hiking destination while also offering an adventure playground, amphitheater and picnic areas.
47.4 Miles
100% 5 votes
Beaches Camino del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014 MoreLess Info
The 25th Street Beach is a public beach location commonly visited during the warmer days during the year. Visitors at the beach enjoy surfing, swimming, having picnics, or spending a day relaxing in the sun.
47.4 Miles
90% 491 votes
Parks 6300 Hetzler Road, Culver City, CA 90232 MoreLess Info
The Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook is an overlook that looks over the city of Los Angeles from 511-feet above it. The overlook has a panoramic view of the Los Angeles Basin, the Pacific Ocean, and the surrounding mountains.
47.4 Miles
85% 68 votes
Movie Theaters 471 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024 MoreLess Info
La Paloma Theatre is both a cinema and a venue for live music that opened in 1928. The theatre airs classic, independent, foreign and art films and also has featured notable artists like Jerry Garcia, Ralph Stanley, and Nickle Creek.
47.4 Miles
54% 199 votes
Movie Theaters 128 Maryland Avenue, Glendale, CA 91206 MoreLess Info
The MGN Five Star Cinema is a movie multiplex that offers in-theater dining. The restaurant on the premises, Frame 128, makes a variety of gourmet offerings, and the two lounges serve a full array of mixed drinks, wines, and beers.
47.4 Miles
90% 61 votes
Laser Tag 826 N Glendale Avenue, Glendale, CA 91206 MoreLess Info
Jungle Zone Club is a 6500 sq ft laser tag facility that includes a two story jungle-themed arena with access ramps connecting the upstairs and downstairs sections. They can be rented out for parties, groups and corporate events.
47.4 Miles
73% 11 votes
Swimming Pool 509 S Pacific Avenue, Glendale, CA 91204 MoreLess Info
At Pacific Community Pool, visitors can cool off in the summer heat during the recreational swim hours, or swim laps during lap hours. The pool also hosts swimming lessons for both adults and children.
47.5 Miles
81% 409 votes
Music Venue 5515 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036 MoreLess Info
Designed and built in the Art Deco style in 1936, El Rey Theater is a music venue located in Los Angeles' Miracle Mile. It features sweeping staircases, an Art Deco lobby, and a grand ballroom.
47.5 Miles
88% 33 votes
Parks 9700 Jefferson Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232 MoreLess Info
Measured at 41.55 acres large, the Culver City Park is a city run neighborhood park. Amenities at the park include a skate park, a picnic area, a dog park, and a soccer field, among others.
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