- The list below includes 472 free or cheap things to do in or near Rancho Santa Margarita, California, including 131 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Breweries, Movie Theaters and Camping Site.
- From Rancho Santa Margarita Central Park to Lago Santa Margarita, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Rancho Santa Margarita and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Laguna Beach, Orange, Irvine and San Clemente.
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14.7 Miles
73%
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Off Interstate 5 at Basilone Road, San Clemente, CA 92055
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Visitors of San Onofre State Beach can go swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, wildlife viewing, surfing, geocaching, and fishing. The site contains overnight family and group campsites, bike trails, and hiking trails.
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A small, self-contained city park, Peppertree Park features a picnic shelter with three picnic tables and two barbecue grills, a youth-sized softball diamond, and a horseshoe pit. The park also has public restrooms.
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Columbus Tustin Park has a number of recreational amenities including 4 lighted softball diamonds and 4 lighted tennis courts, basketball hoops and a gym for indoor sports like volleyball. They also have a playground and picnic shelter.
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Featuring exhibits and artists of the Impressionist Period, the Irvine Museum offers guided tours and educational field trips.It is open Tuesday through Saturday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
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At the San Clemente Pier, visitors can take in views of the ocean while hiking along the boardwalk or fishing at the pier. The site also offers easy access to The Fishermen's Restaurant for those who wish to dine.
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Calle Ameno & Avenue San Pablo, San Clemente, CA 92672
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Rancho San Clemente Ridgeline Trail is a 3.5 mile path for pedestrians, bicycles and leashed dogs that offers nearly 600 ft of elevation if fully hiked. The trail surface is primarily asphalt with some natural soil segments.
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At Lake Elsinore, visitors can explore a 3,000 acre lake by jet ski, boat, and kayak. The lake has several public beaches with picnic areas, as well as several trails that circle it.
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72%
106 votes
Off Interstate 5 at Basilone Road, Oceanside, CA 92055
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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.
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415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, CA 92672
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Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens offers visitors the chance to learn about California's history, ecology, and culture. The location hosts yoga sessions, concerts and other musical performances, and weddings.
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Enjoy the sun along the 2-mile shoreline of San Cement City Beach or fish from the 1,200 ft long pier. A walking trail follows the sea-cliffs that surround the beach for 2.3 miles. Restrooms, picnic tables, and parking are available.