- 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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18.4 Miles
Available for rent, Parque de Los Vaqueros offers both grills and picnic tables for group gatherings. For added convenience, the park is equipped with restrooms, playground equipment and a shelter for rainy days.
18.5 Miles
91%
128 votes
18381 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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Huntington Central Park is a large park with a lake, a track, and a cafe. A great place to watch the sunset over the ocean.
18.6 Miles
41%
135 votes
9741 Chapman Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92841
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A 16-screen movie theater, Regal Garden Grove Stadium 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, a party room and a concession area with food and drinks.
18.7 Miles
Brewbakers is a popular bar which offers the unique opportunity of brewing your personal favourite variety of beer which is bottled up to be collected later. You also get to bake your own bread. The interior is clean and the staff is helpful with the brewing process.
18.7 Miles
A small, cozy community park, Parque del Arroyo Verde is popular for family outings or group gatherings. It includes playground equipment and picnic space along with lots of shade for protection on sunny days.
18.8 Miles
Liberty Park is a public park with 6.4 developed acres of open grass and amenities. There is an activity building on site as well as barbecues, basketball courts, skate park and a children's play area.
18.8 Miles
83%
6 votes
Rimcrest Dr & Blue Gum Drive, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
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Featuring beautiful open space, Chino Hills State Park is a haven to myriad animal and plant species. It extends from Whittier Hills to the Santa Ana Mountains, and it's an ideal spot for hiking, biking, camping, horseback riding, and more.
18.9 Miles
82%
49 votes
17829 Goldenwest Street, south of Slater Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
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At the Shipley Nature Center you can learn about the native habitats of various local plants and animals, as well as the history of the area. Admission is free, but donations are welcomed to help keep the center running.
18.9 Miles
The Surf City Comedy Club is a live entertainment facility that has hosted comedians including Rich Shydner and Andrew Norrelli. The venue also provides comedy classes for practicing comedians of all abilities.
18.9 Miles
Lower Trestles is a well known and internationally featured surfing spot located at San Onofre State Beach. Named after the Trestle Bridge under which surfers must walk, it features consistently better surf in comparison to the remainder of the beach.