Free & Cheap Things to Do in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

  • 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.
  • 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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23.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
National & State Parks 4500 Carbon Canyon Road, Brea, CA 92823 MoreLess Info
Situated at the beginning of several nature trails, Chino Hills State Park Discovery Center provides visitors with information on the trails in the park. Visitors can talk with a staff member to learn about the best trails in the area.
23.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 4055 Carbon Canyon Road, Brea, CA 92823 MoreLess Info
A small family park, Olinda Ranch Park features trails for walking, biking, and horseback riding, as well as an array of flowers and trees. The park also has sports fields, playground areas, and picnic facilities.
23.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 1937 Tuffree Blvd, Placentia, CA 92870 MoreLess Info
Host of the annual Heritage Festival and Parade, the City of Placentia is a medium-size city with lots of amenities including parks and recreational programs. Its downtown area is also popular for its Mexican cuisine.
23.5 Miles
91% 128 votes
Parks 18381 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach, CA 92648 MoreLess Info
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.
23.5 Miles
81% 94 votes
Parks 4442 Carbon Canyon Rd., Brea, CA 92823 MoreLess Info
Visitors of Carbon Canyon Park will be able to take advantage of picnicking areas and sports facilities, including lighted tennis courts. The site also offers naturalist-guided tours and a 1.1 mile long nature trail.
23.5 Miles
90% 289 votes
Botanical Gardens 1900 Associated Road, Fullerton, CA 92831 MoreLess Info
Guests of the Fullerton Arboretum will be able to visit a variety of seasonal exhibits, including those which feature fossils, pollinators, and mushrooms. The site features over 4,000 unique plant species across 26 acres.
23.5 Miles
56% 87 votes
Bowling 1501 S. Lemon Street, Fullerton, CA 92832 MoreLess Info
A bowling center with 40 lanes, AMF Carter Lanes provides both open and league bowling including cosmic bowling nights. It has a pro shop, billiard tables and a bar and grill with flat-screen televisions showing sports programming.
23.5 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 13900 Monroe, Westminster, CA 92683 MoreLess Info
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.  
23.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks S D Street, Perris, CA 92570 MoreLess Info
Mercado Park offers amenities for children including a playground with many features and a splash pad, while adults can enjoy exercising in the open areas. There are several picnic areas as well.
23.6 Miles
80% 5 votes
Breweries 7242 Heil Ave, Huntington Beach, CA MoreLess Info
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.
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