Free & Cheap Things to Do in Orange, CA

  • The list below includes 989 free or cheap things to do in or near Orange, California, including 134 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, National & State Parks and Skate Parks.
  • From Irvine Regional Park to Santiago Oaks Regional Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Orange and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Laguna Beach, Cerritos, Lakewood and Long Beach.
  • The list below includes 989 free or cheap things to do in or near Orange, California, including 134 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, National & State Parks and Skate Parks.
  • From Irvine Regional Park to Santiago Oaks Regional Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Orange and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Laguna Beach, Cerritos, Lakewood and Long Beach.
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29.7 Miles
72% 106 votes
Beaches Off Interstate 5 at Basilone Road, Oceanside, CA 92055 MoreLess Info
Spanning over 3,000 acres, the San Onofre State Beach is a popular destination for sunbathing, kite flying, shell collecting, camping, hiking and nature photography. Fire pits and campsites are available for reservations on a first-come, first-served basis.
29.7 Miles
69% 128 votes
Ice Skating 310 E. Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101 MoreLess Info
Housed in the new Pasadena Convention Center, the Pasadena Ice Skating Center features an indoor regulation sized rink along with four locker rooms. The rink is open daily to the general public for open sessions and serves as the site for many skating classes and events.
29.7 Miles
96% 112 votes
Hiking Trails Park Place Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 MoreLess Info
Visitors can utilize a variety of trails that are good for hiking, running, biking, and equestrians at Del Cerro Park. The park is dog friendly and there is also a large grass area for gatherings and picnics.
29.8 Miles
79% 195 votes
Running/Jogging 835 Academy Road, Los Angeles, CA 90012 MoreLess Info
Elysian Park is a popular downtown park with more than 500 acres of beautiful green space and many hiking trails. It is a great place for picnic and other outdoor activities such as cycling, jogging etc. The park also offers some fantastic views of the city.
29.8 Miles
81% 47 votes
Specialty Museums 6045 York Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90042 MoreLess Info
For those interested in police history, the Los Angeles Police Museum is an interesting stop. You should get a guide in order to get the most out of the exhibit.
29.8 Miles
86% 313 votes
Scenic Drives Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105 MoreLess Info
Pasadena's Colorado Boulevard is a historical thoroughfare that forms part of the route taken by the annual Tournament of Roses Parade. The Boulevard has been largely supplanted by the freeway system but remains popular for local traffic.
29.8 Miles
84% 158 votes
Art Museum 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101 MoreLess Info
The arts and culture of the Pacific Islands and Asia are the focus of the Pacific Asia Museum that is owned by the University of Southern California. There are more than 15,000 objects than span more than four thousand years within the collection.
29.8 Miles
Californian art, architecture, and design is the central focus of the Pasadena Museum of California Art (PMCA). The collections cover the art of the state from 1850 until the present, and the institution holds regular educational programming every month.
29.8 Miles
94% 53 votes
Parks 5101 Calle De Ricardo, Torrance, CA 90505 MoreLess Info
Named for its trees, Los Arboles/Rocketship Park features play equipment, a swing set and a three-story rocket ship. The 6.3-acre park, which is handicapped-accessible, offers a sweeping view of the city of Torrance.
29.8 Miles
88% 42 votes
Hiking Trails Santa Anita Canyon Road, Arcadia, CA 91006 MoreLess Info
The Santa Anita Canyon is a scenic natural area with verdant forests, a sparkling creek, and a network of hiking trails. Hikers can take in views of waterfalls and other natural features.
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